Hong Kong

Exchanges

OSL, Hong Kong’s First Regulated Crypto Exchange, Commences Live Trading

The launch of live trading comes after the exchange was granted Securities and Futures Commission licenses last August.

Markets  ·  15 March 2021
CoinFlash

Huobi Said to Be Launching Bitcoin, Ether Funds After Being Granted Hong Kong License

The new license allows Huobi to advise on and manage securities investments.

Business  ·  4 March 2021
China

Central Banks of China, UAE Join Hong Kong-Thailand CBDC Payments Project

The project will explore the capabilities of a DLT-based central bank digital currency in regional payments.

Tech  ·  23 February 2021
CoinFlash

Industry Group Says Hong Kong’s Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Traders Underground

Hong Kong’s plan to restrict cryptocurrency investment to professionals means retail investors could move to unlicensed venues, said Global Digital Finance.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2021
CoinFlash

Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader

The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 January 2021
Hong Kong

Fidelity International Invests $6M in Firm Behind Hong Kong’s OSL Crypto Exchange

BC's OSL exchange is the first crypto brokerage to receive Hong Kong regulators' blessing.

News  ·  12 January 2021
Hong Kong

HashKey Capital Invests $5M in Decentralized Storage Project Filestar

The $5 million grant will go towards funding the day-to-day operations of Filestar's foundation.

Business  ·  12 January 2021
Crime

Bitcoin Trader Robbed and Pushed Out of Car in Hong Kong

The trader exchanged 15 bitcoin for HK$3 million before being robbed of both.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 January 2021
Regulation

Hong Kong ATMs Must Be Excluded From Coming AML Regulations, Group Says

The government’s plan to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong could mean ATMs may also be off-limits, the group claims.

News  ·  24 December 2020
CoinFlash

Hong Kong Trading Platform OSL Suspends XRP Services as SEC Sues Ripple

The SEC is accusing Ripple of violating federal securities laws via sales of the XRP cryptocurrency to retail consumers.

Markets  ·  23 December 2020
China

Hong Kong in Talks With PBOC on Digital Yuan Trial for Cross-Border Payments

PBOC’s Digital Currency Institute and the HKMA are discussing the technical pilot testing of using e-CNY form making cross-border payments.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2020
China

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Founder Taken Amid China’s Crackdown on Fraudulent Bank Accounts

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CEO Global said Saturday one of its founders has been taken away by the authorities.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2020
Regulation

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License

Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 December 2020
BitGo

Hong Kong’s Amber Group Picks BitGo Trust in Quest for Institutional Investors

BitGo’s status as a qualified custodian should draw more high-net-worth investors to Amber from places like Hong Kong, Taiwan and Seoul.

Business  ·  10 November 2020
Regulation

Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms

Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency firms operating within the city jurisdiction, according to remarks made Tuesday.

News  ·  3 November 2020