The issuance of Hong Kong crypto licenses in March 2026 comes despite mainland China maintaining its cryptocurrency ban. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has catalyzed various major regulatory assessments across…
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Chainlink native token LINK (LINK) crossed $24, advancing 2.5% on Thursday as the oracle provider revealed a joint project with DigiFT and UBS to automate tokenized fund operations in Hong…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has circulated plans for easing the capital requirements for banks holding cryptocurrencies, local financial news outlet Caixin reported on Wednesday. The central bank released…
Crypto exchange BitMart withdrew its application for a virtual asset service provider license in Hong Kong.According to the list of virtual asset trading platforms maintained by the Hong Kong regulator,…
CMB International Securities Limited, a subsidiary of the China Merchants Bank (CMB) — one of China’s top banks — launched a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong.According to a Monday CMB…
A Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) official warned that the introduction of the new local stablecoin regulatory framework has increased the risk of fraud.According to an Aug. 18…
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued immediately effective guidance on cryptocurrency custody standards, introducing sweeping security requirements and a ban on smart contracts in cold wallet implementations.In…
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog rolled out new custody requirements for licensed crypto exchanges, reinforcing its pledge to protect client assets as the city advances its bid to become Asia’s digital…
In brief
Providers must use cold wallets with air gapped hardware, apply whitelisting and among other requirements, the regulator said Friday.
A separate public consultation would license custodians of client assets and…