Hong Kong

Regulation

Texas Takes Aim at Overseas ICO with Cease-and-Desist

The Texas State Securities Board has ordered a cease-and-desist to an overseas ICO that allegedly solicited investors within its jurisdiction.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Regulation

Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs

Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2018
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Just Got Acquired

Bitcoin services startup BTCC said it's been acquired by a Hong Kong-based blockchain investment fund. It did not name the buyer or reveal the price.

Business  ·  29 January 2018
Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures

A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Hong Kong

Over 20 Banks Join Singapore-Hong Kong Blockchain Trade Network

A number of banks have joined the recently announced blockchain-based trade network pilot jointly set up by Hong Kong and Singapore.

Business  ·  17 November 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan

A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.

Business  ·  14 November 2017
China

Hong Kong, Singapore to Collaborate on DLT Trade Finance Platform

Hong Kong's banking authority has announced a new collaboration with Singapore aimed to digitize trade finance with distributed ledger technology.

Business  ·  25 October 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Warns ICO Tokens May Be Securities

The Hong Kong securities regulator, the SFC, has announced that tokens issued via initial coin offerings may be classified as securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Stock Exchange to Launch Blockchain-Powered Market in 2018

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is planning to launch a blockchain-powered private market aimed at helping smaller firms obtain financing.

Business  ·  1 August 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong and Australia’s Securities Regulators Strike FinTech Agreement

A new fintech agreement in the Asia-Pacific region could ease collaborative burdens for blockchain and distributed ledger startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong ‘Needs to Commit to DLT’, Advisory Group Says

Hong Kong’s government should lead the way on blockchain, a financial services advisory group said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Central Bank Partners on DLT Trade Finance Test

A group of six banks and global auditing firm Deloitte have completed a new blockchain trade finance test focused on the Hong Kong market.

Tech  ·  30 March 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Considers Blockchain Settlement Upgrades

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is looking to blockchain as it begins work on a next-generation transaction settlement system.

Tech  ·  20 January 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds ‘Enormous Potential’

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 November 2016
Hong Kong

Major Hong Kong Lenders Plot Blockchain Mortgage System Launch

A group of banks in Hong Kong are reportedly developing a system that uses blockchain tech to share information about mortgage valuations.

Markets  ·  18 October 2016