Hong Kong regulator gets three more years to define global crypto rules
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong will keep Julia Leung as chief until December 2028, extending the current leadership through the next regulatory...
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DBS Hong Kong says stablecoin rules tighten on-chain derivatives and raise compliance costs
New rules effective 1 August 2025 sharply limit the use of stablecoins in on-chain derivatives contracts, according to DBS Hong Kong. Local chief executive Sebastian...
China pushes brokers to halt real world asset tokenization in Hong Kong
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) told mainland brokerages to stop tokenizing real world assets in Hong Kong, as the market exceeded $24 billion. The...
Regulation of stablecoins in China: Hong Kong issues licenses while the mainland strengthens guardrails for the e‑CNY5
Hong Kong has applied a license system for stablecoin issuers aiming to attract institutional ventures, while the mainland maintains strict rules that protect monetary control...
HashKey Chain and GF Securities Unveil ‘GF Token’ for End-to-End Tokenized Securities
TL;DR HashKey Chain and GF Securities launched “GF Token,” Hong Kong’s first fully on-chain tokenized cash security in USD, HKD, and offshore RMB tranches, with...
Hong Kong Approves BTC and ETH ETFs and Prepares for Fee War
TL;DR The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved three new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which will start trading on April 30 in...
Hong Kong Wants to Regulate Reserve-Backed Stablecoins
Hong Kong has proposed regulations for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) with the aim of establishing a regulatory framework to address associated risks. This initiative was introduced...
Hong Kong Crypto Scam Losses Reach New Heights
Hong Kong has experienced a surge in cryptocurrency-related scams that doubled losses to more than $217 million in 2022, according to the latest police figures....
Hong Kong Institutional Investors Lose Interest in Crypto
According to sources, institutional investors in Hong Kong have been seeking to decrease the exposure of their portfolios to the changes in the value of...
Gate.io To Offer Virtual Asset Custodial Services in Hong Kong
According to a news statement, Hippo Financial Services, which is part of the Gate.io Group, has been awarded a license that will allow it to...