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Hong Kong retiree loses $840k in triple crypto scam

A Hong Kong retiree lost approximately $840,000 in a series of three cryptocurrency scams orchestrated via WhatsApp.The scams progressed from a fake "guaranteed profit"...

HSBC, StanChart to Get Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses

HSBC and a Standard Chartered venture are poised to be the first authorized stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is...

Hong Kong to Issue Stablecoin Licenses Next Month

Hong Kong's CMU central securities depository will launch a digital asset platform this year to support digital bond issuance and settlement.The first stablecoin licenses...

Hong Kong launches tokenized bond platform in 2026

Hong Kong will launch a new digital asset platform in 2026 for issuing and settling tokenized bonds.The city will issue its first batch of...

Hong Kong to Grant First Cryptocurrency Licenses in March 2026

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to issue its first crypto licenses by March 2026, charting a separate regulatory course from mainland China's...

Consensus Hong Kong draws 11K; Trump-linked project unveils plans

Consensus Hong Kong drew over 11,000 attendees, focusing on institutional topics and developer challenges.World Liberty Financial's new World Swap platform will target cross-border payments...

Hong Kong Allows Crypto Margin Loans, Perpetuals for Pros

Hong Kong's securities regulator will allow licensed brokers to offer crypto margin financing using Bitcoin and Ether as collateral.A new framework permits licensed platforms...

Hong Kong CEO Touts City as Web3 Hub, Stablecoin Licenses Soon

Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has declared the city's goal to become a global hub for Web3 and digital assets.The government is...

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Warren Probes MrBeast Over App Coaching Kids on Crypto

Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a 12-page letter to MrBeast and Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold demanding answers about the...

SpaceX, xAI Seeking $75B Ahead of Largest IPO Ever

SpaceX is preparing a historic joint IPO with xAI that could file this week, with a market debut targeted...

CoinShares Files for New ‘Fear Index’ Bitcoin ETFs

CoinShares has filed to launch three novel ETFs specifically tracking Bitcoin volatility, a first for the ETF market.The funds,...

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