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HSBC, Bank of East Asia repurchase transaction uses Hong Kong’s digital green bond

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1 March, 2024

HSBC, Bank of East Asia repurchase transaction uses Hong Kong’s digital green bond

Although instances of using digital bonds as collateral are sparse, HSBC and the Bank of East Asia found relative success...

Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets

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Steve Kaaru

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25 February, 2024

Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets

Treasury Minister says Hong Kong is to introduce licensing regimes for VASPs, OTCs, and stablecoins to curb crime, which shot...

Ethiopia inks $250M deal with Hong Kong firm for BTC mining: report

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Steve Kaaru

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21 February, 2024

Ethiopia inks $250M deal with Hong Kong firm for BTC mining: report

Ethiopian Investment Holdings has signed the deal with Hong Kong’s West Data Group for data mining and AI, but an...

Hong Kong boosts digital asset hub bid with $750M digital green bonds sale

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Wahid Pessarlay

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11 February, 2024

Hong Kong boosts digital asset hub bid with $750M digital green bonds sale

Hong Kong has showcased the potential of blockchain in powering up the financial sector with the sale of $750 million...

Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce calls for stablecoin issuance

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Wahid Pessarlay

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10 February, 2024

Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce calls for stablecoin issuance

The HKGCC made the suggestions in a Budget Submission to the Office of the Financial Secretary, calling for the rollout...

Hong Kong to VASPs: Secure license by February 29 or face shutdown

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Steve Kaaru

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9 February, 2024

Hong Kong to VASPs: Secure license by February 29 or face shutdown

As the deadline looms, Hong Kong has reiterated its pledge to shut down all unlicensed VASPs by the end of...

GF Securities issues tokenized bonds in Hong Kong

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Wahid Pessarlay

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4 February, 2024

GF Securities issues tokenized bonds in Hong Kong

Cost-saving, transparency, and increased asset liquidity are cited as benefits of its pivot to tokenization while maintaining full compliance with...

Worldcoin offices in Hong Kong raided over ‘serious risks’ to data privacy allegations

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Steve Kaaru

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3 February, 2024

Worldcoin offices in Hong Kong raided over ‘serious risks’ to data privacy allegations

Hong Kong’s data protection watchdog expressed concern over how Worldcoin is collecting and storing the biometric data, as well as...

Hong Kong AI adoption on par with other financial hubs: report

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Wahid Pessarlay

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1 February, 2024

Hong Kong AI adoption on par with other financial hubs: report

While Hong Kong is seen as a prime environment for artificial intelligence adoption, a survey identified some risks that may...

Hong Kong researchers want to introduce AI, robotics to students

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Wahid Pessarlay

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11 January, 2024

Hong Kong researchers want to introduce AI, robotics to students

Hong Kong researchers unveil AI4K12 framework, tailored for K-12 education, introducing young students to robotics and AI concepts for a...

Digital asset regulatory clarity increasing, much to Binance’s dismay

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Steven Stradbrooke

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9 January, 2024

Digital asset regulatory clarity increasing, much to Binance’s dismay

Blockchain-based operators that clamored for regulatory clarity could see their desire granted this 2024, with a new report shedding light...

Hong Kong consultation paper hints at new stablecoin regulation

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Wahid Pessarlay

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4 January, 2024

Hong Kong consultation paper hints at new stablecoin regulation

Despite the risks posed by stablecoins, Hong Kong regulators are keen to approve the tokenized assets, but not without reservations,...

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