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Project Ensemble to boost Hong Kong tokenization efforts

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5 September, 2024

Project Ensemble to boost Hong Kong tokenization efforts

Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority has partnered with HSBC and StanChart banks, which will provide tokenized deposits, with Microsoft and BlackRock...

Hong Kong’s digital asset hub drive in full throttle with approval of ETFs

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James Field

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17 April, 2024

Hong Kong’s digital asset hub drive in full throttle with approval of ETFs

While China remains adamant about embracing digital assets, Hong Kong proudly showcases its friendly stance with the approval of several...

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...

Hong Kong maintains 1-year ‘crypto’ exchange grace period despite scams

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Steve Kaaru

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1 December, 2023

Hong Kong maintains 1-year ‘crypto’ exchange grace period despite scams

Any virtual asset service provider (VASP) operating in the special administrative region within this timeframe must obtain a license from...

SEBA secures license to offer regulated digital asset services in Hong Kong

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Wahid Pessarlay

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16 November, 2023

SEBA secures license to offer regulated digital asset services in Hong Kong

With its Securities and Futures Commission license, SEBA Hong Kong can now fully conduct digital assets-related products in the country....

Hong Kong mulls permitting spot ETFs tied to digital currencies after JPEX

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Wahid Pessarlay

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10 November, 2023

Hong Kong mulls permitting spot ETFs tied to digital currencies after JPEX

Hong Kong is looking at permitting retail access to digital currency spot ETFs, following a careful regulatory approach for investor...

Hong Kong guidelines target asset tokenization amid global market demands

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Wahid Pessarlay

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9 November, 2023

Hong Kong guidelines target asset tokenization amid global market demands

The Securities and Futures Commission’s two circulars note that the regulatory framework stems from the surging "market demand" in the...

Hong Kong regulators roll out new investor protection guidelines

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Wahid Pessarlay

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27 October, 2023

Hong Kong regulators roll out new investor protection guidelines

Hong Kong adapts to new digital currency regulations, while the SFC and HKMA implement vital investor protection rules for intermediaries.

Hong Kong: SFC, police form ‘crypto’ taskforce as JPEX converts to DAO

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Steve Kaaru

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7 October, 2023

Hong Kong: SFC, police form ‘crypto’ taskforce as JPEX converts to DAO

The new working group will facilitate information sharing between the two on exchange breaches; meanwhile, JPEX converted user funds to...

Hong Kong securities regulator to roll out framework on tokenizing investment assets

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Wahid Pessarlay

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5 October, 2023

Hong Kong securities regulator to roll out framework on tokenizing investment assets

The Securities and Futures Commission will soon release a framework centered on tokenizing investments, including stocks and bonds, in support...

JPEX: Hong Kong publicly lists ‘crypto’ license applicants as police arrest 12th suspect in scam

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Steve Kaaru

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28 September, 2023

JPEX: Hong Kong publicly lists ‘crypto’ license applicants as police arrest 12th suspect in scam

After the JPEX implosion, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has listed the four exchanges that have applied for a...

Hong Kong to strengthen digital currency regulations after JPEX collapse

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Wahid Pessarlay

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24 September, 2023

Hong Kong to strengthen digital currency regulations after JPEX collapse

Hong Kong is responding to the collapse of JPEX with stricter regulations for digital currency providers, emphasizing investor protection and...

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