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CBDCs: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Introduces Phase 2 of e -HKD Pilot

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently introduced Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Program. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) confirmed the launch of Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Program, with a view to further “exploring innovative use cases for an e-HKD… Read More

Blockpass and Animoca Brands Partner to Enhance Web3 Security

Blockpass, a UK-based provider of compliant identity verification solutions for Web3, and Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company known for advancing digital property rights in gaming and the open metaverse, announced a strategic partnership on to foster a more secure and compliant Web3 environment. The… Read More

ByBit Slapped by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission as Conducting Unlicensed Activities

ByBit is a crypto exchange that has been granted the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Preparatory License by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), following the Provisional License it received in March 2022, has been noted as a “suspicious virtual asset trading platform” by the Hong… Read More

CBDCs and Tokenization: HKMA Announces Project Ensemble, a Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Initiative

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the commencement of Project Ensemble, a new wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project to render support to the development of the tokenization market in Hong Kong. The new project will seek “to explore innovative financial market infrastructure… Read More

Hong Kong’s Mox Bank and Wise Platform to Introduce Low-Cost and Transparent Global Payments

Mox has partnered with Wise Platform in order to launch low-cost and transparent international payments. Wise (LSE:WISE) confirmed in a blog post that it is launching its new collaboration with Mox Bank Limited, a virtual bank in Hong Kong. With this integration, Mox customers can… Read More

Hong Kong Green Week’s Finance Stream Wraps Up with Global Participation

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The Hong Kong Green Week – Finance Stream concluded Friday, marking the end of a series of sustainability-themed events that drew more than 1,600 participants from almost 30 jurisdictions worldwide. The week-long initiative brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including financial institutions, corporates, central… Read More

Hong Kong’s Credit Card Spending Surges in Q4 Amid Festive Season

In the latest credit card lending survey released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), figures for the fourth quarter of 2023 showed a significant uptick in credit card usage among Hong Kong residents. Total card receivables soared by 8.5% to HK$160.1 billion at the… Read More

HK Bolsters Fintech, Sustainable Finance with Multi-Currency Digital Green Bond Offering

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced the successful issuance of approximately HK$6 billion in digital green bonds, marking a significant advancement in the integration of fintech and green finance. This initiative, part of the HKSAR Government’s Green Bond Programme, is… Read More

UBS Expands Digital Asset Capabilities with Hong Kong’s Tokenized Warrant on Ethereum Network

UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) announced the launch of Hong Kong’s investment-grade tokenized warrant on the Ethereum public blockchain network. This innovative product utilizes the on-chain issuance product framework “offered by UBS Tokenize, the bank’s in-house tokenization service.” The product is a call warrant with Xiaomi Corporation… Read More

Hong Kong: Fintech Firm FundPark Secures $500m Facility to Support Digital Entrepreneurs

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FundPark, a Hong Kong-based Fintech, has announced the completion of an asset-backed securitization facility amounting to up to $500 million. The arrangement was facilitated by Goldman Sachs, serving as the arranger and senior lender, marking a notable expansion of FundPark’s financial capabilities, according to the… Read More

Digital Assets: $5.7B in Value Now Held in Ethereum ETFs with Europe Leading with 81% Share – Report

The team at CoinGecko reveals in an extensive report that there are around $5.7B worth of assets in Ethereum ETFs, which is being led by Europe with an 81% share. XBT Ethereum Tracker One (COINETH) is reportedly “the global top Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), with… Read More

HashKey Group and OKX to Support Compliant Digital Asset Innovation in Hong Kong

HashKey Group, an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia, and OKX, a global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, announced plans to “create a partnership to promote compliant virtual asset innovation and industry development in Hong Kong.” The planned collaboration is to “include… Read More

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Public on Fake Video Interview of Chief Executive

Deepfakes are a growing concern. As technology improves and AI services proliferate, it is getting easier for bad actors to create completely bogus content that intends to dupe the unsuspecting. Today, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning to the public to… Read More

HashKey Group, a Digital Asset Financial Services Group in Asia, Finalizes Series A Round of Nearly $100M

HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services group in Asia, announced the completion of a Series A financing round of nearly $100 million at a pre-money valuation above $1.2 billion. In addition to the participation and commitment of existing shareholders, this financing round attracted new… Read More

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Provides End of Year Update, Highlights Key Milestones

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) claims that it has had a “busy” and “productive” 2023, marked by the achievement of several significant milestones and the launch of new initiatives. This included the opening of new offices “in New York and London, strategically positioning… Read More

Hong Kong Moves Forward with Stablecoin Regulations, Kicks Off Public Consultation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has kicked off a public consultation on the issuance of stablecoins. Stablecoins are digital assets that are referenced to other assets. Typically affiliated with fiat currency, stablecoins may also be paired with other assets such as gold. Today, most… Read More

Hong Kong: SFC Warns Against LonShiX and Bitbank Financial Holding Group for Suspected Virtual Asset-related Fraud

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong warned the public to beware of entities operating under the names of “LonShiX” and “Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group,” suspected of “engaging in fraudulent activities purporting to be related to virtual assets.” The SFC notes that… Read More

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) Signs MoU with the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province in China

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province (Heilongjiang Government) to “strengthen cooperation and to support listings of Heilongjiang companies on Hong Kong’s equities market.” Under the… Read More

Digital Asset Insurer OneDegree Partners with Dubai Insurance Company

OneDegree, a Hong Kong-based insurer specializing in digital assets, has formed a strategic alliance with Dubai Insurance Company to introduce digital asset insurance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This partnership includes Dubai Insurance’s investment in OneDegree’s Series B funding round. The collaboration aims to… Read More

Investment Platforms: GUGU and Alpaca to Pave the Way for US Stock Investing in Asian Markets

In the bustling financial landscape of Hong Kong, Asia Win Inc Limited, under Owen Huang’s leadership, introduced GUGU in June 2020. GUGU is not just a financial platform; it’s a mission-driven venture committed “to breaking down barriers for Asian investors looking to enter the US… Read More

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