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Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch
The development comes as interest in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds increases and follows a probe into the JPEX exchange for operating without a license.
Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)
Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand
Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto around the globe as regulators including Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchang...
Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila

Crypto Bank SEBA Granted In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
Crypto Bank SEBA Granted In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
SEBA, a crypto bank based in Switzerland, said it won approval-in-principle (AIP) from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for its regional subsidiary as it lo...
Crypto Bank SEBA Granted In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong

PayPal Launches Stablecoin; SFC Issues Warning as Crypto Comes to Rescue in War
PayPal Launches Stablecoin; SFC Issues Warning as Crypto Comes to Rescue in War
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of the stablecoin market as global payments giant PayPal launches its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Plus, insight...
PayPal Launches Stablecoin; SFC Issues Warning as Crypto Comes to Rescue in War

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What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation?
In years past, regulatory clarity has fueled crypto bull markets. While global strides in clear crypto regulations are evident, particularly in Hong Kong, EU and UK, the US la...
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Justin Sun Addresses Financial Regulation Outlook for Crypto Sector
Justin Sun Addresses Financial Regulation Outlook for Crypto Sector
As the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong opens up to accepting crypto trading platform licenses, TRON founder and Huobi global advisor, Justin Sun, discusse...
Justin Sun Addresses Financial Regulation Outlook for Crypto Sector

The SFC will start accepting license applications for crypto exchanges in June.  (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1
The SFC's guidelines prohibit crypto "gifts" designed to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops, and says stablecoins should not be admitted for retail...
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Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
The SFC's comments come just after the United States and France published reports on regulating DeFi.
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Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. This comes as crypto in Hon...
Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms