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Understand Hong Kong’s evolving blockchain landscape, its implications for global finance, and how it positions itself as a regional leader.

HongKong

Understand Hong Kong’s evolving blockchain landscape, its implications for global finance, and how it positions itself as a regional leader.

Banking CBDC Roundup   -   Sep 30, 2024 Banking and CBDC Weekly Roundup: 30/09/2024
Banking and CBDC Weekly Roundup: 30/09/2024

An ECB research paper on CBDC adoption strategies and cross border CBDC projects in Asia. Another digital note from HSBC as a new report on the state of tokenization reveals surging trading volumes and a spike in experimentation.

Trading   -   May 31, 2024 Crypto Hub But No Backdoor To China: Global Crypto Exchanges Leave Hong Kong
Crypto Hub But No Backdoor To China: Global Crypto Exchanges Leave Hong Kong

On May 31, all unlicensed crypto exchanges had to leave the country. So far, only two local exchanges have secured licenses, and 18 more are waiting for the regulator's decision.

HKEX Hong Kong CCDATA
Metrics and Signals   -   Oct 30, 2024 Hong Kong Launches Virtual Asset Index to Guide Asian DeFi Market

With the new Virtual Asset Index Series, HKEX aims to create benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether in Asia. Administrated by CCData, the indices aim to offer real-time and settlement-oriented prices. Reliable benchmarks can boost investors' confidence and support other financial products.

Sasha Markevich
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Metrics and Signals   -   Oct 30, 2024 Hong Kong Launches Virtual Asset Index to Guide Asian DeFi Market
HKEX Hong Kong CCDATA

With the new Virtual Asset Index Series, HKEX aims to create benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether in Asia. Administrated by CCData, the indices aim to offer real-time and settlement-oriented prices. Reliable benchmarks can boost investors' confidence and support other financial products.

Sasha Markevich
Banking CBDC Roundup   -   Sep 30, 2024 Banking and CBDC Weekly Roundup: 30/09/2024
Banking and CBDC Weekly Roundup: 30/09/2024

An ECB research paper on CBDC adoption strategies and cross border CBDC projects in Asia. Another digital note from HSBC as a new report on the state of tokenization reveals surging trading volumes and a spike in experimentation.

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Trading   -   May 31, 2024 Crypto Hub But No Backdoor To China: Global Crypto Exchanges Leave Hong Kong
Crypto Hub But No Backdoor To China: Global Crypto Exchanges Leave Hong Kong

On May 31, all unlicensed crypto exchanges had to leave the country. So far, only two local exchanges have secured licenses, and 18 more are waiting for the regulator's decision.

Sasha Markevich
Worldcoin   -   May 23, 2024 Hong Kong Halts Worldcoin Operation
Hong Kong Halts Worldcoin Operation

Local authorities ruled that data collection was breaking the law and demanded that the company stop collecting iris and facial images. While Worldcoin continues to grow its database, the company faces legal challenges worldwide.

Sasha Markevich
Trading   -   Apr 30, 2024 Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: Is The Door Opening to Mainland China?
Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: Is The Door Opening to Mainland China?

The debut receieved a cool reception from traders, with a trading volume of just 12 million USD. However, there is rumblings about a future where the funds could open up to residents of mainland China.

Rebecca Denton
Trading   -   Apr 15, 2024 Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Major Move
Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Major Move

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved applications for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Rebecca Denton
CBDC   -   Mar 23, 2024 Hong Kong in Phase 2 of e-HKD Digital Dollar Pilot
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The HKMA is taking its exploration of a digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) to the next level. Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme is now open for applications, inviting businesses to propose creative ways to utilize this digital currency.

Mathilde Adam
Exchanges   -   Mar 16, 2024 Hong Kong Regulator Adds Bybit to Alert List and Issues User Warning
Bybit Hong Kong SFC

The Securities and Futures Commission added 11 products offered by the exchange to its suspicious investment products list and accused Bybit of conducting regulated activity without a license.

Sasha Markevich
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