Hong Kong Approves Solana ETF, Bringing SOL Into Its Regulated Market

Hong Kong just turbocharged its crypto ambitions with the greenlight of its first spot solana ETF, setting the stage for explosive institutional inflows, deeper blockchain adoption, and a bold leap forward in Asia’s digital asset race. Hong Kong Approves First Spot Solana ETF, Igniting Blockchain Investment Surge Bullish momentum around blockchain innovation intensified this week … Read more

Chinese Tech Giants Pause Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans After Beijing Intervention

Chinese technology groups including Ant Group and JD.com have paused plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after regulators in Beijing, notably the People’s Bank of China and the Cyberspace Administration of China, advised against moving forward. The Financial Times reported that the companies had expressed interest in Hong Kong’s pilot stablecoin program and tokenized … Read more

China Tells Brokerages to Pause RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong: Report

China tightens its grip on offshore tokenization as booming Hong Kong digital asset deals spark a fresh wave of regulatory caution and market frenzy. China Regulator Advises Firms to Suspend RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) reportedly asked some local brokerages on Sept. 22 to pause their real-world asset (RWA) tokenization … Read more

Bitcoin Bandits Busted: Mining Rigs Found in Ceilings of Hong Kong Care Homes

Two technicians in Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to run a covert cryptocurrency mining operation. Suspicious Activity Leads to Discovery Two technicians in Hong Kong have been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to power a covert bitcoin mining operation. The … Read more

QMMM Stock Skyrockets 1,730% After Announcing $100 Million Crypto Treasury

QMMM Holdings, a Hong Kong-based digital media firm, saw its stock soar by 1,730% after announcing plans to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency treasury. QMMM’s Foray Into Web3 and AI On Sept. 10, shares of Hong Kong-based digital media advertising firm QMMM Holdings skyrocketed by an astonishing 1,730% following the company’s announcement of plans to … Read more

Major Banks Vie for Hong Kong’s Scarce Stablecoin Licenses

Hong Kong’s financial regulator has received expressions of interest from at least 77 institutions seeking a limited number of initial stablecoin licenses, as major global and regional banks move to secure market position. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and its Hong Kong arm, ICBC (Asia), reportedly notified the regulator of their intent, joining … Read more

Hashkey Plans to Launch Asia’s Largest Multi-Currency Digital Asset Treasury Fund

Hashkey aims to launch Asia’s largest digital asset treasury fund, unlocking a new era of institutional finance converging with crypto through a perpetual, multi-currency ecosystem. Hashkey Aims to Bridge Finance and Crypto With Digital Asset Treasury Fund Hashkey Group, a digital asset financial services firm based in Hong Kong, announced on Sept. 8 that it … Read more

Huajian Medical Launches Ethereum Treasury Strategy, Aiming for Largest ETH Balance in Hong Kong Market

Huajian Medical (Hong Kong: 1931), a Chinese medical diagnostics provider, has reportedly launched its “Global Enhanced Ethereum Treasury with Downward Protection Mechanism” strategy, aiming to position ETH as its core reserve asset. This initiative seeks to establish the company as a leader in the Hong Kong stock market and on a global scale in terms … Read more

Animoca, Standard Chartered and HKT to Pursue Hong Kong Stablecoin License

Animoca Brands, Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), and HKT have launched Anchorpoint Financial Limited, a Hong Kong-based joint venture applying for a stablecoin issuer license under the city’s new regulatory regime. Anchorpoint Joint Venture Targets Licensed Stablecoin Issuance in Hong Kong Animoca Brands, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), and HKT have formed Anchorpoint Financial … Read more

Hong Kong to Vet Stablecoin Holders, Operations Over $8,000 to Be Scrutinized

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed that stablecoin holders will be verified using KYC methods to alleviate financial risks derived from the usage of these assets. The authority explained that three types of institutions will be allowed to exert these verifications. HKMA: Hong Kong to Verify Stablecoin Users Hong Kong is now gearing … Read more