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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
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
Eddie Yue, CEO of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), addressed the need for a cautious approach to the development of stablecoins in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of avoiding excessive hype surrounding these emerging financial instruments. In his remarks, Yue highlighted concerns about the gap between theoretical discussions and practical applications, noting that many … Read more
China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has reportedly become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. This approval enables CMBI to legally offer cryptocurrency trading, custodial support, and digital asset advisory services within Hong Kong’s tightly regulated framework. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to becoming … Read more
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to enhance product offerings while ensuring robust risk management. This initiative is part of the city’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global digital asset market, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for financial services … Read more
Hashkey Exchange welcomes XRP, making it more accessible to professional investors, bolstering its position in the digital economy. XRP Joins Hashkey Exchange: A New Era of Professional Investor Access Hashkey Exchange, a licensed crypto trading platform overseen by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has officially added XRP to its platform for professional … Read more
Hong Kong just turbocharged its digital finance ambitions, locking in a game-changing stablecoin law that mandates licenses, enforces full compliance, and ignites the city’s crypto leadership. Hong Kong Enacts Licensing Law for Stablecoin Issuers, Ushering in New Era for Crypto Assets The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on May 21 that the Legislative Council … Read more
Hong Kong police have dismantled a cross-border crime syndicate accused of laundering HK$118 million (US$15 million) through fraudulent bank accounts, arresting a total of 12 individuals in a citywide operation, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) first reported. Crime Syndicate Recruited Mainland Chinese to Launder Millions, Police Say SCMP reported that Hong Kong’s Commercial Crime … Read more
An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP’s explosive growth and Ripple’s game-changing blockchain strategy. XRP Tracker Fund Goes Live in Asia—Ripple Drives Strategy as Investor and Trusted Advisor Digital asset management firm Hashkey, a major player in Asia’s blockchain investment space, announced a significant … Read more
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved the Bosera Hashkey Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) to engage in ethereum staking, marking a first for the Asia-Pacific region. Milestone for Hong Kong: Ether ETF Cleared for Staking Activities The Bosera Hashkey Virtual Asset Ether ETF (stock codes: 3009.HK/9009.HK), jointly managed by Bosera International and Hashkey … Read more