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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...

In the wake of the unfolding JPEX exchange saga, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released a blacklist of cryptocurrency firms termed as unregulated and unlicensed. Hong Kong’s SFC pledges to intensify investor education and information dissemination initiatives, responding to growing public apprehensions concerning unregulated Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs). SFC Blacklists Crypto Companies The ombudsman’s new announcement of blacklisted crypto...

The defendants allegedly used their connections on the inside to ensure that their withdrawals were prioritized over those of other customers. Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has sued former employees of its Hong Kong-based affiliate Salameda in hopes of recovering $157.3 million. According to a Thursday filing, Salameda was being controlled by the firm’s ex-CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. New Filing against Ex-Employees of Salameda Reveals ‘Shady’ FTX Withdrawals The filing claims that 5 individuals...

The Hong Kong police have apprehended six individuals in connection with the cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX, which shuttered its operations this week. According to a South China Morning Post report, the authorities arrested four men and two women, including influencer Joseph Lam Chok, following 1,408 complaints of fraud related to JPEX. Local news outlets additionally reported that law enforcement seized evidence, including a laptop and a sum of cash. The estimated...

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a stern warning against the use of the crypto exchange known as JPEX. The commission has accused the platform of exhibiting “suspicious features” and promoting misleading information about its licensing status. The SFC has also denied that JPEX is regulated. SFC Issues Warning Against JPEX According to a report by SCMP, the SFC expressed concerns about false and misleading statements being propagated by online...

The Switzerland-based financial institution that focuses on cryptocurrencies – SEBA Bank – has reportedly secured an approval-in-principle from Hong Kong’s securities regulator.  The company now needs to comply with additional conditions for final approval before being eligible to provide digital asset services to local consumers.  One Step Away From Offering Crypto Services Based on a Bloomberg coverage, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission intends to grant the...

CoinspeakerAnimoca Founder Highlights China’s Influence on Hong Kong’s Crypto Push In his speech, Siu emphasizes the importance of fighting US hegemony and lowering reliance on the US dollar for countries such as China. Animoca Founder Highlights China’s Influence on Hong Kong’s Crypto Push

Towards the end of May, crypto prices rose somewhat following news that Hong Kong would permit retail trading and move in the opposite direction of its mainland countrymen. Hong Kong Says “Yes” to Crypto Trading Bitcoin, for example, which had been trading in the mid-$26,000 range for several weeks, eventually shot beyond the $27K mark for the first time in a while, while Ethereum – which had fallen into the $1,700 range – shot up to about $1,850. The jumps...

Jeremy Allaire – co-founder and CEO of the stablecoin-issuer Circle – said his company has been closely observing the regulatory developments in Hong Kong.  The authorities of the former British colony have recently allowed investors to trade cryptocurrency under a new regime as they carry “fundamental value.” Asia is a ‘Huge Area of Focus’ In a recent interview for Bloomberg, Allaire noted Hong Kong’s efforts to establish itself as a “very significant center for digital...