Advanced Blockchain Technologies
Blockchain-powered air quality sensor test launches in Hong Kong
France-based PlanetWatch, which records air quality data on Algorand’s blockchain, has launched its first test sensor in Hong Kong.
Yihui Xie
Lens
Hong Kong
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Advanced Blockchain Technologies
ConsenSys, Hong Kong university launch Ethereum-powered Covid passport
The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Ethereum software company ConsenSys today announced the launch of a Covid-19 digital health passport.
Michelle Lim
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Investment Insights
Singapore’s GIC takes 8% stake in HK’s digital asset company BC Group
GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, is investing in BC Group—the parent company of OSL, Hong Kong's first licensed cryptocurrency exchange.
Michelle Lim
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
Asian crypto exchange Kikitrade wins funds from UK billionaire Alan Howard
Kikitrade today announced a US$12 million fund raise with investment from British hedge fund billionaire Alan Howard to accelerate its growth.
Michelle Lim
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Regulation
Hong Kong eyes digital currency as part of new fintech plan
Hong Kong will be initiating a study on a digital Hong Kong dollar as part of its plans to "future proof" the city for central bank digital currencies.
Michelle Lim
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NFTs and Art
How NFTs are redrawing Asia’s art scene from artists to galleries
From Phillips auction house in Hong Kong to Art Fair Philippines, non-fungible tokens are redefining how Asia appreciates, buys and profits from art.
Michelle Lim
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
Hong Kong crypto exchanges seek to wash hands of dirty power problem
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon-negative within 18 months, following carbon-neutral initiatives launched by other Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and BitMEX.
Michelle Lim
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Regulation
Hong Kong treasury chief says new rules will boost crypto despite investment threshold
A proper regulatory system for cryptocurrencies and virtual assets can facilitate development, protect investors, and adhere to international regulatory standards, says treasury chief Christopher Hui
Michelle Lim
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Regulation
What will happen if Hong Kong bans retail investors from trading crypto?
Hong Kong is poised to ban small investors from buying cryptocurrencies, while making exchanges get licences. Industry experts discuss how this might play out.
Kelly Le
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Regulation
Hong Kong to close crypto exchanges to all but ‘professional investors’
Cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong will have to obtain licenses from the territory’s markets regulator and limit their service offerings to “professional investors”, according to the results of a consultation published today.
Forkast.News
