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Hong Kong announces policies to win back role as digital asset hub
Hong Kong reveals digital asset policies to distinguish itself from China, where cryptocurrency trading was banned in September last year.
Ningwei Qin
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Digital yuan prioritizing privacy, crime prevention, PBOC governor says
Privacy protection is “top on our agenda,” but combating crime is equally important for the digital yuan, central bank governor Yi Gang said at the Hong Kong Fintech Week.
Timmy Shen
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Hong Kong seeks to allow crypto futures ETFs
The city is seeking to allow digital asset-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be publicly listed and traded in the city.
Ningwei Qin
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Sam Bankman-Fried says Hong Kong could become Asia’s Web 3 hub
The founder of crypto exchange FTX, which moved out of Hong Kong in 2021, said that the city could emerge as a Web3, blockchain and cryptocurrency hub.
Dylan Butts
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Hong Kong set to relaunch itself as digital asset hub with revamped policies
When China banned cryptocurrency trading and mining in September 2021, it was feared that policy would make its way into Hong Kong. Seems that concern is getting a rethink.
Ningwei Qin
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Crypto a rising currency of choice for drug smugglers in India
India has witnessed an increase in drug smuggling using cryptocurrencies and the darknet, according to the country’s Home Minister Amit Shah.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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UK High Court shuts down PGI Global for alleged crypto scam
The United Kingdom High Court has shut down PGI Global UK Ltd. for allegedly running a crypto scam and has appointed the official receiver as the company’s liquidator.
Pradipta Mukherjee
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Hong Kong mulls plans to legalize retail crypto trading: Bloomberg
Hong Kong is mulling plans to legalize retail crypto trading to regain its status as a global digital asset hub.
Zoltan Vardai
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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says action needed on global rules for cryptocurrencies
Bankman-Fried says the global crypto industry needs a “passporting” policy framework that lowers barriers for crypto businesses.
Danny Park
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SEC takes no position on two motions in support of Ripple in XRP lawsuit
The SEC is not taking a position on two motions, submitted by non-profit organization Investor Choice Advocates Network and crypto wallet provider SpendTheBits, which seek to weigh in on the lawsuit between the SEC and Ripple.
Timmy Shen
