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Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
Hong Kong's push to be seen as a major crypto hub could come under scrutiny if several or some of the 18 applicants for a license don't move past this important deadline.
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By Amitoj Singh
May 28, 2024 at 10:58 a.m. UTC
May 28, 2024
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Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application
The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.
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By Sheldon Reback
May 24, 2024 at 12:42 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2024
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BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved
The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong's markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.
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By Sam Reynolds
Apr 15, 2024 at 7:54 a.m. UTC
Apr 15, 2024
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Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF
In January, Harvest Global Investments, a major asset-management company in China, purportedly became the first to apply for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the...
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 27, 2024 at 9:13 a.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2024
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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
The Securities and Futures Commission added 11 Bybit products to its list of suspicious investments.
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 14, 2024 at 12:27 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2024
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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange BitForex
On Feb. 23., BitForex went offline after $57 million was reportedly withdrawn from the exchange's hot wallets.
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 4, 2024 at 12:04 p.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2024
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HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Application
Hong Kong's securities regulators says HBGL Hong Kong Limited withdrew its application for a license on February 23.
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By Sam Reynolds
Feb 27, 2024 at 2:43 a.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2024
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Floki Team Responds to Hong Kong Regulator Warning
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission labeled Floki and its staking program a suspicious investment product.
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By Sam Reynolds
Jan 30, 2024 at 6:55 a.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2024
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BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
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BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including a reported spot bitcoin ETF application from China-based asset...
BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 29, 2024 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2024
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Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.
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By Amitoj Singh
Jan 29, 2024 at 9:54 a.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2024
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