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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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The Giant Awakens: Asia's Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014
From rumoured bans to booms, 2014 was big for bitcoin in Asia. Here is a review of the stories that made the biggest splashes, for better or worse.
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Asian Exchange Quoine Raises $2 Million for Global Expansion
Bitcoin exchange Quoine, which has to date focused on the Japanese market, has raised $2m with plans for expansion.
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Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out
Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.
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Bitspark Enters Hong Kong's Remittance Market With Bitcoin-Powered Solution
Hong Kong startup Bitspark is offering a new remittance service that slashes costs by one-third with bitcoin.
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Huobi's BitYes Teams with EgoPay for Fee-Free USD Deposits
Huobi's BitYes USD exchange is offering a trading fee-free deal with payment processor EgoPay until the end of 2014.
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Asian Exchanges Adopt Controversial Counting Method For Futures Trades
Several exchanges have altered the way trades are counted on bitcoin futures markets, with 1 BTC counting as two.
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BitMex wins Hong Kong startup award
Bitcoin Derivatives Platform Advances in Global Startup Contest
Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX has won the Slush Hong Kong competition, where startups pitched their plans to venture investors.
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Digital Asset Liquidity Exchange Melotic Closes $1.175 Million Seed Round
Hong Kong's Melotic will spend its $1.175m investment to establish itself as a liquidity provider for various digital assets.
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Huobi Launches USD Exchange With 24/7 Customer Support
Huobi has added a USD-based trading platform to its growing family of services, promising a secure legal environment.
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Bitfinex Launches Tradable Bitcoin Mining Contracts
Bitfinex has launched a beta version of a new tradable mining contract asset.
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