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Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders

DIGIT — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:30:54 +0000

A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws, producing and circulating counterfeit currency can result in […]

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Hong Kong Securities Regulator Issues Warning Against ‘Unlicensed’ Crypto Platform Bybit

DIGIT — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:00:53 +0000

The Hong Kong securities regulator has labelled the crypto platform Bybit an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP). The regulator has also added Bybit’s products to its alert list of suspicious investment products. The Hong Kong regulator also advised the public to stop patronizing unlicensed entities. Regulator Threatens Enforcement Action The Hong Kong Securities and […]

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‘Breakthrough growth’ will be driven by Web3: HK financial secretary

DIGIT — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:36:18 +0000

Paul Chan says that blockchain and Web3 tech will be responsible for the next big wave of growth in Hong Kong’s digital tech sector.

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Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report

DIGIT — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:04:58 +0000

While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it’s apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong’s crypto hub aspirations.

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