#HONGKONG News
Circle Signs MOU with HKT For Blockchain-Based Loyalty Solutions for Hong Kong Merchants
cryptopotato.com Stablecoin issuer Circle announced on Tuesday that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HKT, a major player in technology, media, and telecommunications.…
DWF Labs Fires Eugene Ng Amid Drink Spiking Allegations
cryptonews.com DWF Labs recently terminated one of its founding partners after being accused of inappropriate behavior. The allegations, which surfaced on social media, claim that the…
DWF fires partner over drugging allegations
dlnews.com Crypto trading firm DWF Labs fired a partner on Tuesday hours after a woman published a social media post accusing one of drugging her during a recent business meeting in…
DWF Labs Partner Accused of Drugging a Job Applicant
beincrypto.com According to reports, a partner at DWF Labs has been accused of drugging a woman at a Hong Kong bar on October 24. The entire incident was caught on CCTV and reported to the…
DWF Labs Fires Partner Amid Sexual Harassment, Drugging Allegations
decrypt.co DWF Labs today dismissed one of its partners shortly after a woman posted allegations on X (formerly known as Twitter) that a partner at the firm attempted to drug her.…
Foresight Ventures Announces Strategic Partnership With Deep Blue and Arta TechFin To Enhance Stablecoin and RWA Business Initiatives
dailyhodl.com October 29, 2024 – Singapore, Singapore Foresight Ventures, the leading investment firm specializing in Web 3.0 projects, today announced a strategic partnership with Deep…
Major Scandal At DWF Labs: Partner Dismissed Over Serious Drink Spiking Claims On X
bitcoinist.com DWF Labs, a Web3 investment and market-making firm, is currently embroiled in a scandal following serious allegations made by a user on the social media platform X (formerly…
DWF Labs partner allegedly caught trying to drug job applicant
protos.com A DWF Labs partner has been accused of drugging a job applicant and attempting to coerce her into his hotel suite after promising her a role in a crypto project. The alleged…
Paxos CEO Asks Trump, Harris for 'Clearly Defined' US Stablecoin Rules
decrypt.co Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla wrote Tuesday that a regulatory framework for stablecoins should be one of America’s top priorities—no matter who wins the White House next…
US Bitcoin ETFs Could Face Potential Impact from China-Saudi Liquidity Partnership
beincrypto.com New ETF partnerships between China and Saudi Arabia raise concerns over the potential impact on US Bitcoin ETF market liquidity. According to recent reports, China and Saudi…
Payment Giant Ant CEO Eric Jing: Tokenization is Key to Financial Transformation
cryptonews.com Ant Group CEO Eric Jing Xiandong said that tokenization has the potential to power real-time cross-border payments. Tokenization and AI were the two main themes of the Hong…
China Plans $1.5 Trillion Fiscal Package If Donald Trump Wins US Elections
beincrypto.com As the US presidential race heats up, a possible victory for former President Donald Trump could trigger significant economic ripple effects, especially in China. In…
Circle Partners with Inco Network to Launch a More Private Version of ERC-20 Token Standard
cryptonews.com Circle, the company behind the widely used USDC stablecoin, has teamed up with Inco Network to develop a more privacy-focused version of the ERC-20 token standard. The new…
As BIS Mulls Shutting Down mBridge, Its Innovation Hub Calls The Project a ‘Public Good’
coindesk.com None An international payments project backed by China, the UAE, Thailand and Hong Kong is raising concerns in Washington. • None mBridge uses decentralized ledger…
Hong Kong Unveils Regulation Roadmap, Hints at New Cryptocurrency Incentives
news.bitcoin.com The government of Hong Kong is on the verge of completing stablecoin regulations to become a more friendly hub for cryptocurrency investments. In addition, authorities…
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank Launches Pilot for Crypto Trading Services
cryptonews.com Hong Kong’s largest virtual lender ZA Bank said Tuesday that it launched a sandbox trial for its virtual asset trading service. This service seeks to provide eligible Hong…
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Signs MoU with Hong Kong Telecom for Customer Loyalty Solutions
cryptonews.com Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, has teamed up with Hong Kong Telcom (HKT) to explore customer loyalty solutions. Based on Web3 tech, the solution will enhance how…
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Breaks $70,000 Amid U.S. Election Buzz, Targets $72,500
cryptonews.com Bitcoin’s recent breakout above $70,000 has fueled optimism in the crypto market, with analysts eyeing the next resistance at $72,500. The surge aligns with rising…
How Will Hong Kong’s Crypto Tax Cuts Attract Global Investors?
coinpedia.org The post How Will Hong Kong’s Crypto Tax Cuts Attract Global Investors? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Circle and HKT have partnered to explore blockchain-based…
Race For Crypto Licenses Heats Up: Hong Kong Promises More Approvals Soon
bitcoinist.com Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced plans to issue more licenses for crypto asset exchanges by the end of 2024. This decision comes after a…
Circle and Hong Kong telecom provider HKT to collaborate on blockchain-based customer loyalty solution
theblock.co The two companies aim to develop blockchain-based customer loyalty services in Hong Kong to enhance how consumers engage with merchants.
Bitcoin Dominates $3.4 Billion October Crypto Inflows
newsbtc.com Investment activity in digital assets surged almost throughout October, as crypto investment products, especially that of Bitcoin, experienced substantial inflows, according…
As Hong Kong Firms Downsize, Animoca Built a Workspace the Size of 10 Tennis Courts
coindesk.com None Animoca is bucking the trend of Hong Kong's TradFi sector, expanding as banks contract. • None Hong Kong is part of Animoca's DNA, and while the firm was once tempted…
Hong Kong Makes History With Asia’s 1st EU-Regulated Crypto Index Launch
bitcoinist.com A new era will dawn at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) next month as the stock market introduces a pioneering index in Asia designed for crypto. Market analysts see this…
BTC heads for $70K, Base activity Soars, SPX & POPCAT near ATH
decrypt.co BTC hits golden cross indicator, 2x rally last time. SOL hits ATHs for a number of key metrics. SOL nears golden cross indicator. Base stablecoin transfer volume flips ETH &…
‘Increasing Hype’ From Politics Brings In $903,000,000 in Institutional Capital to Crypto Products: CoinShares
dailyhodl.com Digital assets manager CoinShares says that institutional investors dropped nearly a billion dollars into crypto products last week. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange To Launch Virtual Asset Index for Bitcoin and Ethereum Pricing in Asian Timezone: Report
dailyhodl.com The largest stock exchange in Hong Kong has announced that it will launch a new crypto index to meet the increasing demand for digital assets. In a new announcement, Hong…
Hong Kong SFC to Establish ‘Consultative Panel’ for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
coindesk.com None The SFC’s Eric Yip said the panel will include representatives from each licensed exchange. • None He expects the panel to develop a roadmap for crypto products and…
Hong Kong Considering Tax Concessions for Crypto Investments
coindesk.com None Virtual assets could be included in a new set of tax concessions. • None Regulatory updates are also in the works for stablecoin issuers, OTC trading services and…
Hong Kong’s Ethereum-Based Stablecoin HKDR to Launch on HashKey Exchange
cryptonews.com In a major step for Hong Kong’s growing Web3 ecosystem, RD Technologies has announced the impending launch of its new Ethereum-based stablecoin, HKDR, on the popular HashKey…
Bitcoin Inflows Hit $920M as US Political Momentum Fuels Digital Asset Investments
cryptopotato.com Investment inflows into digital assets reached a whopping $901 million in October, comprising 12% of assets under management and marking the fourth-largest monthly inflows…
Digital Asset Inflows YTD Reach $27 Billion, Nearly Tripling 2021 Record
cryptonews.com Digital asset investment products have seen $27 billion in inflows year-to-date (YTD), nearly three times the previous record of $10.5 billion set in 2021. Inflows in the…
Hong Kong Bourse to Offer Benchmark Indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum in Asia
cryptonews.com Hong Kong’s bourse operator HKEX is set to offer benchmark indices for Bitcoin and Ethereum pricing to support Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s digital asset hub. The platform…
Hong Kong SFC to Fast-Track Licensing for Crypto Exchanges, Approvals Expected by Year-End
cryptonews.com Speaking at the Fintech Week 2024, Dr. Eric Yip, Executive Director of Intermediaries at the the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, outlined the…
Animoca Brands to Release Ghost in the Shell Movie NFTs
cryptonews.com Ghost in the Shell will get the NFT treatment, with the Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands set to launch a series of tokens based on the landmark 1995 movie…
OpenAI tool used to create voice bot that can drain crypto wallets
protos.com Researchers in the US have reportedly used OpenAI’s voice API to create AI-powered phone scam agents that could be used to drain victims’ crypto wallets and bank accounts.…
Hong Kong poised to approve more crypto exchanges in regulatory push
dlnews.com Hong Kong’s financial watchdog is poised to add more digital asset exchanges to its regulated roster by the year’s end. This follows a five-month review aimed at…
Why Aptos is the FASTEST Growing Layer 1 Blockchain! with Avery Ching
youtube.com Avery Ching is the co-founder and CTO at Aptos Labs.Topics: - Aptos Overview - history, blockchain, APT tokenomics - What makes Aptos better than other L1 blockchains - Hong…
HKEX Makes Bold Move with New Crypto Index Series
coinpedia.org Vijay Gir is a Certified Blockchain Expert with over 8 years of experience in the blockchain industry. He has a deep passion for sharing his knowledge of blockchain,…
Hong Kong to boost crypto industry with new licenses and tax perks
cryptoslate.com Hong Kong authorities expect to license more crypto exchanges before the end of this year, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. At the ongoing Hong Kong FinTech Week,…
Top Crypto News This Week: Binance Blockchain Week, TIA Token Unlocks, and More
beincrypto.com Several activities are in the lineup for top crypto news this week, positioning concerned tokens for volatility. Among the top stories are the highly anticipated, including…
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing to Launch Crypto Index in November
coindesk.com "By offering transparent and reliable real-time benchmarks, we seek to enable investors to make informed investment decisions, which will in turn support the development of…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches virtual asset index series
coinjournal.net Hong Kong Stock Exchange has announced launch of a virtual asset index series. The stock exchange will collaborate with crypto data firm CCData to offer pricing data…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange to introduce price indices for bitcoin and ether next month
theblock.co Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. announced that the “HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series” will go live on Nov. 15.
Hong Kong To License More Crypto Exchanges!
coinpedia.org Vijay Gir is a Certified Blockchain Expert with over 8 years of experience in the blockchain industry. He has a deep passion for sharing his knowledge of blockchain,…
Hong Kong eyes tax breaks for crypto, more trading platform licenses by year-end: officials
theblock.co The Hong Kong government proposes an extension of existing tax concessions to cover investments in cryptocurrencies by the end of this year.
Hong Kong Mulls Tax Incentives for Sophisticated Crypto Investors
decrypt.co Hong Kong is preparing to introduce policy by the end of the year seeking to extend tax incentives to family offices and private funds investing in crypto on behalf of…
Man Vanishes With Woman’s Crypto, Prompting Police Investigation in Hong Kong
news.bitcoin.com A Hong Kong woman lost $12K in a crypto exchange scam after waiting hours for a promised cash handoff that never arrived. Hong Kong Woman Scammed in Crypto Exchange Scheme…
Will Japan Launch Bitcoin And Ethereum Crypto ETFs? Key Industry Group Pushes for Approval
bitcoinist.com In a recent move to boost the growth of crypto investment products in Japan, a coalition of Japanese companies has recommended that any upcoming exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…
Valhalla Partners with Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes for a Thrilling Comeback
cryptopotato.com [PRESS RELEASE – Miami, Florida, October 25th, 2024] Valhalla, Floki’s PlayToEarn Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) blockchain game, has teamed up with…
Global Crypto Trends: Binance CEO and SEC Commissioner on Regulation
watcher.guru Global crypto trends show major changes in how different countries handle digital money rules. Asian nations have clear guidelines for crypto markets. Meanwhile, the SEC…
Monkey Kingdom Revolutionizes Leadership with AI CEO
cryptopotato.com [PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 25th, 2024] Monkey Kingdom, the pioneering NFT project rooted in Asian culture and mythology, has taken a bold step into the…
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
news.bitcoin.com A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of…
Gate.io Sets New Standards for Exchange Transparency and Investment Strategies at Blockchain Life 2024
beincrypto.com Oct 24th, Dubai -At Blockchain Life 2024, one of the most prestigious blockchain events, Gate.io took center stage as a key sponsor and thought leader. With over 10,000…
Remarks to the 2024 AIMA APAC Annual Forum
sec.gov Remarks to the 2024 AIMA APAC Annual Forum Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda Hong Kong October 24, 2024
Why Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson became crypto’s patron of the weird and wild
dlnews.com Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano blockchain, likes to talk crypto. The 36-year-old billionaire also likes to chat about aliens. He financed an expedition to Papua…
Japan is holding back on approving crypto ETFs due to its strict tax policies and regulations
coinradar.news A recent report highlights that Japan is slow to approve cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while global markets such as the U.S., Australia, and Hong Kong…