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Hong Kong Regulator Unveils 12-Point Plan to Become Global Digital Asset Hub

Hong Kong's SFC releases comprehensive 12-point ASPIRe roadmap to establish the territory as a global digital asset hub. Licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong have...

Hong Kong Unveils ‘ASPIRe’ Roadmap to Become Global Virtual Assets Hub

Hong Kong's SFC launches comprehensive "ASPIRe" framework with five pillars to strengthen its position as a global virtual assets hub. The roadmap includes 12 initiatives...

Standard Chartered Forms Joint Venture to Launch Hong Kong Stablecoin

A new stablecoin joint venture in Hong Kong brings together Standard Chartered, HKT, and Animoca Brands seeking regulatory approval. The partnership leverages Standard Chartered's banking...

Chinese VC Giant Gaorong Ventures Backs Hong Kong Crypto Exchange With $30M Investment

Gaorong Ventures has invested $30 million in HashKey Group at a pre-money valuation exceeding $1 billion. HashKey Group's post-money valuation approaches $1.5 billion following the...

Hong Kong Lawmaker: Late Start on Crypto Regulation Could Be Advantageous

Hong Kong's delayed approach to crypto regulation provides strategic advantages by learning from other jurisdictions' experiences. The territory aims to establish clear classifications for digital...

Hong Kong Courts Pioneer Blockchain-Based Legal Notices to Combat Crypto Crime

Hong Kong courts introduce blockchain-based legal notices for cryptocurrency wallet enforcement. Two wallet addresses on the tron network received tokenized legal notices to freeze assets. This...

Hong Kong Crypto Insurer OneDegree Plans Japan Entry as Digital Assets Gain Traction

Hong Kong's OneDegree plans Tokyo office launch in Q1 2025. Company targets Japan's growing cryptocurrency insurance market. Expansion includes new research facility in Fukuoka. Focus on blockchain...

Hong Kong Central Bank Launches DLT Support Program for Banks

Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a DLT supervision program to support bank innovation. The Supervisory Incubator aims to help banks implement blockchain technology safely. Initial phase...

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Attackers Drain Hot Wallets on BTCPay Server, Shutdown Urged

BTCPay Server urged operators to shut down their instances on Sunday after reports that attackers were sweeping hot wallets...

Woo, Pillows: Bitcoin Edges Gold, First Bull Run Correction

Bitcoin traded near $78,000 on Monday, showing resilience despite a $6 billion hack on Binance.Analyst Michaël van de Poppe...

Bank of Korea Probes Crypto Risks for Financial Firms

The Bank of Korea is surveying 18 banks and 13 brokerages about cryptocurrency-related risks.The survey includes scenarios involving a...