Hong Kong

Standard Chartered, Animoca JV Apply for Hong Kong Stablecoin License

Standard Chartered Bank, Animoca Brands, and HKT have applied for a stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong through their joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited.The...

Hong Kong Stablecoin Laws Take Effect; HKMA Warns of Market Hype

Hong Kong's stablecoin law will take effect on August 1.Several companies have announced stablecoin plans, increasing market activity and risks.The new rules impose large...

Hong Kong Unveils LEAP Framework, Sets Global Crypto Rulebook

Hong Kong announced the LEAP framework on June 26 to regulate stablecoins and tokenized assets with clear rules. The new policy unifies digital asset oversight...

Eric Trump to Speak at BTC Asia as Hong Kong Advances Crypto Laws

Eric Trump is scheduled to speak at the BTC Asia conference in Hong Kong in August. Hong Kong is advancing pro-crypto laws through its legislative...

Hong Kong to Expand Tokenized Bond Program, Eyes Regular Issuance

Hong Kong plans to expand its tokenized bond offerings and aims to make them a regular government debt instrument.The government will issue a third...

Hong Kong Passes Strict Stablecoin Bill, Sets Global Benchmark

Hong Kong passed strict new rules for stablecoins on May 21, 2025.All stablecoin issuers must hold 100% high-quality reserves, such as cash or short-term...

Hong Kong Plans New Digital Asset Push, Eyes Tokenized Trade

Hong Kong is preparing a second digital asset innovation plan, with a focus on digital securities and tokenized trading.The government aims to blend traditional...

Hong Kong, HKU develop crypto tracker to fight money laundering

Hong Kong Customs is working with the University of Hong Kong to develop a digital system for tracing cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering.Officials...

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