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Interpol is aiding Hong Kong officials in locating Wong Ching-kit, a cryptocurrency promoter known as “Coin Young Master,” notorious for his 2018 stunt of tossing HK$6,000 from a rooftop. Wong faces charges of fraud and theft, including involvement in a HK$3 million cryptocurrency deception. An Interpol red notice has been issued to facilitate his arrest. … Read more
Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiezhuang has proposed an initiative to consider the inclusion of Bitcoin in the region’s strategic fiscal reserves. This move, aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s economic framework and accelerating Web3 development, underscores the growing global recognition of Bitcoin as ‘digital gold’. Wu’s proposal, which comes in response to Donald Trump’s speech at … Read more
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams. Go to Source
By engaging with stakeholders and focusing on compliance, Wu aims to position Hong Kong as a leader in the adoption of Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. Go to Source
CSOP Asset Management, a regulated asset management company, has become the first to launch an inverse Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong’s markets. This allows traders and investors to speculate on the decline of the cryptocurrency’s value. The product complements other ETF products already available, further establishing the city as an international crypto market. CSOP Asset … Read more
Boyaa Interactive, a public gaming company based in Hong Kong, has announced a strategic investment in the UTXO Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund. The company plans to allocate $1,000,000 to this initiative, aimed at promoting the Group’s business development and expansion in the Web3 industry. Boyaa aims to ‘deepen its presence in the Web3 industry, leverage the … Read more
CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF. Go to Source
Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has announced the 7th edition of the Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024, a program designed to empower business connectivity among fintech startups, corporates, and investors. The program, open for applications until September 20, offers fintech companies worldwide the opportunity to pitch their cases … Read more
This development aligns with the city’s regulatory goals and represents a forward-thinking approach to integrating traditional banking with cutting-edge financial technologies. Go to Source
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims to promote sustainable and transparent growth in the digital asset market. Zodia is Standard Chartered’s … Read more