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Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year

Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

By Sandali Handagama

Jan 31, 2023 at 10:14 a.m. UTC

Jan 31, 2023

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What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan

Asia’s biggest financial centers seem eager to encourage the growth of the crypto industry while protecting consumers and preventing contagion if things go wrong.

By Lavender Au

Jan 25, 2023 at 9:58 p.m. UTC

Jan 25, 2023

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Fidelity International-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Crypto Winter: Bloomberg

Hugh Madden, CEO of OSL's parent company, cited current market conditions.

By Nelson Wang

Jan 17, 2023 at 2:12 p.m. UTC

Jan 17, 2023

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Hong Kong to Propose Approved Set of Crypto Tokens for Retail Trading: Reuters

The CEO of the Hong Kong's securities regulator said only "highly liquid" assets will be on the list.

By Jamie Crawley

Jan 11, 2023 at 12:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2023

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Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto

After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry.

By Lavender Au

Jan 10, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2023

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Hong Kong Firm With Ties to Bitmain Reorganizes to Focus on Crypto Asset Management and Hedging

Newly named Metalpha has its work cut out for it, hedging an uncertain market for institutional clients.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Jan 10, 2023 at 1:55 a.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2023

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Hong Kong's New Bitcoin and Ether Futures ETFs Raise $79 Million in Trading Debut

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange now has its first two cryptocurrency funds.

By Nelson Wang Sam Reynolds

Dec 15, 2022 at 2:29 p.m. UTC

Dec 15, 2022

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Incoming FCA Chair Calls Crypto Firms Like FTX 'Deliberately Evasive'

Ashley Alder, who is currently the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will be commencing his role with the Financial Conduct Authority on Feb. 20, he told the Treasury Committee.

By Camomile Shumba

Dec 15, 2022 at 11:28 a.m. UTC

Dec 15, 2022

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