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Fake Crypto Exchanges Targeted by Hong Kong’s SFC
Hong Kong’s financial regulatory body, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has uncovered and halted counterfeit websites posing as prominent…
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Hong Kong Ceases Acceptance of Crypto Exchange Licenses Amid Regulatory Shift
Effective February 29th, Hong Kong ceased accepting license applications from cryptocurrency exchanges, a significant shift in the region’s regulatory stance.…
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BitForex Shuts Down Without Explanation, Another Cryptocurrency Exchange Exit Scam?
Cryptocurrency exchange BitForex headquartered in Hong Kong, has abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its customers in a state of confusion…
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Hong Kong Strengthens Crypto Landscape with HKMA Guidelines and Regulatory Advances
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently published guidelines for tokenization and digital asset custody, highlighting the region’s commitment…
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Hong Kong Proposes Unified Global AML Standards for OTC Crypto Traders
Hong Kong‘s government is tightening regulations on over-the-counter (OTC) digital asset trading, extending the same requirements as those for retail…
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Stablecoins: Historical Parallels, Regulatory Trends, and Market Growth
In January, the total market capitalization of stablecoins rose by 2.45% to $134 billion, marking the highest end-of-month market cap…
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First Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Lands on Hong Kong SFC’s Desk
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is getting ready to review its first application for a…
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Hong Kong’s Venture Smart Aims for Spot Bitcoin ETF Following SEC Approval…A Global Trend Perhaps?
Hong Kong-based financial services firm Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited is gearing up to introduce its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund…
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