Hong Kong Experiences Sharp Rise in Crypto License Applications
In less than two months, the Hong Kong SFC received 18 applications for crypto licenses from domestic and international participants.
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Key Takeaways Amidst the tightening regulations in Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency landscape, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and local law enforcement have raised alarms regarding a suspected fraudulent activity involving an entity posing as a virtual asset trading platform. The…
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: February 4, 2024
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Hong Kong SFC Welcomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
The Hong Kong SFC reportedly accepted the first spot Bitcoin ETF application in just a few weeks following the US SEC approval of the first spot BTC ETF.
XRP Exits, Solana Takes Center Stage in Hong Kong Indices Reshuffle
Key Takeaways The crypto landscape is witnessing a transformative wave as the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium (HKVAC) announced sweeping changes to its crypto indices. In a surprising move, the consortium has reshuffled its top 5 crypto index, top 10…
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: December 31, 2023
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Hong Kong Considers Mandatory Licenses for Stablecoin Issuers in Regulatory Overhaul
Hong Kong has indicated that it will acknowledge and control fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS), but that issuers must first secure a certain local license.
CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: December 24, 2023
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Hong Kong Regulator Welcomes Spot Crypto ETFs into Financial Landscape
Spot crypto ETFs are about to be welcomed in Hong Kong as the city's financial regulator declared on December 22 that it is ready to accept applications for them.
Hong Kong Regulator Blocks Access to Two Crypto Entities Over Fraud Concerns
A warning has been issued by the SFC of Hong Kong over possible fraudulent activities using BitCuped and the Hong Kong Digital Research Institute.