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Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.

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Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst
One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings.
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Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec
Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs Gary Tiu discusses the ties between spot crypto ETF products in Hong Kong and the Chinese market. Plus, what the connecti...
Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec

What Happens to the Spot Ether ETF if ETH Is Deemed a Security in Hong Kong?
What Happens to the Spot Ether ETF if ETH Is Deemed a Security in Hong Kong?
Gary Tiu, Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs at OSL, discusses what it means for spot ETH ETFs in Hong Kong if ether is deemed a security and why the outcomes w...
What Happens to the Spot Ether ETF if ETH Is Deemed a Security in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's 'Mind Boggling' Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Hong Kong's 'Mind Boggling' Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs Gary Tiu weighs in on the state of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong and how long it will take for the products to...
Hong Kong's 'Mind Boggling' Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Bitcoin, Ether Rise Amid ETF Steam in Hong Kong; Solana's Latest Update
Bitcoin, Ether Rise Amid ETF Steam in Hong Kong; Solana's Latest Update
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin and ether briefly rose on news that multiple issuers i...
Bitcoin, Ether Rise Amid ETF Steam in Hong Kong; Solana's Latest Update

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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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Bitcoin Back in Green as Crypto Market Awaits Hong Kong Spot ETF Decision
The market has shaken off concerns of escalations between Iran and Israel as the U.S. appears to have talked Israel out of a counter-attack.
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What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst Sean Lee breaks down the state of crypto in Asia. He focuses on the impact of South Korea's latest election on digital assets....
What South Korea's Elections Mean for Crypto; The Potential for Spot BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst, Sean Lee, weighs in on the possibility of spot bitcoin and ether ETF applications in Hong Kong, as Bloomberg reported that in...
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says

What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
Sean Lee, Chief APAC Analyst at Crypto Council for Innovation, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the significance of South Korea's latest election for...
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country