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The primary focus continues to be on spot Bitcoin ETFs and Hong Kong players do not want to be left behind. Harvest Fund Management’s Hong Kong branch is the latest entity to apply for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with local regulators. This move aligns with Hong Kong’s preparations for its first wave of spot crypto  ETFs. First Spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong According to the Tencent report, Harvest aims to launch the city’s first spot Bitcoin ETF after the Lunar...

Following the JPEX fiasco, it appears that another crypto trading platform called Hounax reportedly scammed some Hong Kong investors, causing them to lose over $15 million. Meanwhile, some of the victims believe that the city-state regulator’s warning about the platform came after they already locked their money in Hounax. Hounax Crypto Exchange Allegedly Disappears With Customer Funds About 131 supposed investors between 19 and 78 years old fell victim to an alleged crypto...

BC Technology Group, the parent company of Hong Kong’s publicly listed crypto exchange platform OSL, noted that Hong Kong regulators were swiftly approving cryptocurrency products after the scandal that rocked the digital asset exchange JPEX. Another fintech provider stated that the participation of banks in the virtual assets sector in Hong Kong will facilitate mass adoption and development. Crypto Approvals Improve After JPEX, Says OSL Executive While Hong Kong authorities...

Switzerland-based crypto-focused financial institution SEBA Bank has secured a regulatory license from Hong Kong regulators through its local wholly-owned subsidiary, enabling the entity to offer regulated cryptocurrency services to institutional investors in the city-state. The full license comes three months after SEBA received in-principle approval from the Hong Kong regulators and nearly a year after the Swiss crypto bank first established an office in the region. SEBA...

Hong Kong’s top financial regulator SFC shows willingness to allow retail players to gain access to spot crypto ETFs while ensuring that risks are addressed properly. Hong Kong regulators are assessing whether they can allow retail investors to seek exposure to spot crypto ETFs that directly invest in crypto assets. Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission said that the city is considering granting retail investors access to spot ETFs, contingent...

Visa, a global leader in payments technology, has marked a significant milestone by completing a pilot test in collaboration with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank. The program, a part of the “Digital Hong Kong Dollar” pilot organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), opens new horizons for secure and efficient financial transactions. Transforming Interbank B2B Payments The Digital Hong Kong Dollar pilot program explored two crucial use cases, unveiling the vast potential of...

Crypto custody solution Zodia Custody, partly owned by the UK multinational banking institution Standard Chartered, is expanding its services to Hong Hong Kong as part of its latest push into the Asian market. Meanwhile, Hong Kong continues to serve as a major attraction for crypto companies looking to set up businesses in a cryptocurrency-friendly environment. Zodia Custody Taps Into Hong Kong Market Amid Institutional Demand According to CNBC, Zodia Custody’s entry into...

The move follows the imbroglio at the JPEX crypto exchange last month, which resulted in multiple arrests and the platform shuttering services. The unlicensed exchange is alleged to have defrauded investors out of $204 million. The task force is comprised of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and law enforcement officials, including representatives from the commercial crime, cybersecurity and technology crime, and financial intelligence and investigations...

Eastern Asia ranks as the fifth most active crypto market, contributing 8.8% of global digital asset activity between July 2022 and June 2023. Its decline over the last few years has been notable – largely propelled by the big blow to the Chinese trading activity and mining sector. Chainlysis’ latest analysis signals a potential tailwind for the region East Asia owing to Hong Kong’s crypto initiatives and industry-friendly regulations that have been launched over the past...

There appears to be no end to the JPEX saga. In the latest development, Hong Kong and Macau authorities have made fresh arrests of 18 suspects in the JPEX crypto exchange case. A total of $2.8 million has been seized in both cash and gold. Untangling JPEX Mess A report from local media revealed that charges against two individuals were filed in Hong Kong for utilizing Macau casinos as a means to launder illicit funds. This led to the seizure of casino assets as well as $1.7...