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Hong Kong Customs is partnering with the University of Hong Kong to develop a new tool for tracing cryptocurrency transactions, aiming to combat rising virtual asset-related money laundering activity. The partnership comes as authorities reveal seven suspected cases totaling more…
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Ant International is accelerating its global pivot with plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg. Ant International — the global arm of Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Co., an affiliate of Alibaba Group and operator of…
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Beijing has established its first formal process for liquidating confiscated cryptocurrencies by tapping into Hong Kong’s licensed exchanges.
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced that it will start implementing its landmark Stablecoin Ordinance in August this year. According to the official notice, the region’s stablecoin regulations will come into effect starting on August 1, 2025. Once…
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Hong Kong’s financial regulators move to expand the city’s digital asset scene with fresh trading options for qualified investors. The secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, has reportedly announced regulatory plans by the…
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator will soon require stablecoin issuers to meet robust risk management and compliance standards under the new law. Hong Kong just hit the gas on stablecoin regulation, passing a bill that makes licensing mandatory for anyone issuing…
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Hong Kong authorities busted a cross-border crypto laundering network that allegedly processed approximately HK$118 million in illicit funds.
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Hong Kong-based luxury watch company, TopWin, aims to establish itself as a corporate BTC holder on par with Michael Saylor’s Strategy by rebranding itself and partnering with Sora Ventures. According to an official press release, TopWin plans to adopt a…
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Hong Kong police are ramping up efforts to secure the city’s web3 space with a new tool to help track illegal crypto flows. Hong Kong’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau revaled on Wednesday its newly developed crypto tracing tool…
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With a new VARA license, HashKey Global MENA now wants to serve UAE clients with crypto trading, OTC services, and AED/USD onramps via Standard Chartered. HashKey Group has received a crypto license from Dubai’s local regulator Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority,…
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Hong Kong’s Futu Securities International has announced the launch of its crypto deposit service which facilitates Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether deposits and trading for investors. According to the firm’s press release, qualified investors can now make deposits and trade cryptocurrencies…
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Nigerians have looted the office of digital asset trading platform, CBEX after hundreds of users saw their account balances plummet to zero following the exchange’s collapse. According to a report by BBC Pidgin, investors reportedly failed to withdraw their funds…
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A growing number of Hong Kong investors are turning to digital banks over crypto exchanges due to one-stop convenience, a survey reveals. A new survey from ZA Bank shows that nearly 70% of crypto investors in Hong Kong prefer using…
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Hong Kong financial authorities have officially allowed crypto firms to provide staking services for customers. However, they must abide by guidelines meant to protect users from associated risks. According to a notice published by the Securities and Futures Commission on…
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Tron founder Justin Sun has initiated a legal process against First Digital Trust, the issuer behind the FDUSD stablecoin, accusing it of embezzling nearly $500 million in client funds. On a Apr. 3 post in X, Sun said he had…
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9GAG has reportedly taken control of Hong Kong-listed Howkingtech, which may be rebranded as MemeStrategy to explore AI, cryptocurrencies, and creator economy opportunities. Ray Chan, the co-founder of 9GAG, a popular meme-sharing and news site, is said to have taken…
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