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Hong Kong Reportedly Pushing Top Banks to Support Crypto Firms
2023-06-15T14:42:03.886+02:00
The targeted banks are HSBC, Standard Chartered, and the Bank of China.
Hong Kong recently legalized crypto for retail investors.
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HK Regulator Imposes Life Ban on Financial Firms Director
2023-06-06T12:48:13.987+02:00
Xie Yangxiong was working for Wansom AM and Wansom Securities.
He used companies' funds for personal expenditure.
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Hong Kong’s New Crypto Regime Kicks In
2023-06-01T16:24:12.477+02:00
Crypto exchanges are to limit retail investors to digital assets with a large market cap.
Over 80 local and foreign crypto firms are interested in becoming licensed.
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News Nuggets | 30 May: Huobi HK Launches; US Approves Eurex BTC Futures
2023-05-30T12:27:26.911+02:00
Also, Colt expands US infrastructure; and the upcoming relaunch of crypto exchange TrigonX.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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CoinEX Targets Hong Kong Users with New Crypto Trading Service
2023-05-29T22:25:16.357+02:00
BitHK offers crypto trading and storage services for users in Hong Kong.
The launch comes when Hong Kong is re-establishing itself as a crypto hub.
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News Nuggets | 23 May: Hidden Road Taps Crossover Markets; Equiti in Uganda
2023-05-23T11:00:51.451+02:00
Also, Webull's Smart Advisor and Visa's new Poland hub.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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News Nuggets | 27 April: LSEG and Deutsche Bank Results; Crypto in Hong Kong
2023-04-27T13:19:41.443+02:00
Also results of Nordea and OKX Wallet enhancements.
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Hong Kong’s SFC Charges 24 in Ramp-and-Dump Stock Investment Schemes
2023-04-21T16:40:17.956+02:00
The SFC froze $650M belonging to some suspected syndicate members.
The watchdog arraigned 14 suspected members in Sept. and Nov. last year.
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Retail FX
Hong Kong's SFC Calls Vantage Website 'Suspicious'
2023-04-21T11:54:15.635+02:00
The website listed by the regulator is genuine, pointing towards a false alarm.
Vantage is currently "currently reviewing the situation."
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HK Banks Ready to Serve Web3 Customers amid Crypto Hub Push
2023-04-17T13:57:09.337+02:00
Chinese state-owned Bank of Communications wants to serve crypto companies and their clients in HK.
The new cryptocurrency rules in the region will enter into force on 1 June.
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News Nuggets | 17 April: Virtu Integrates Appital; R3 in Qatar
2023-04-17T12:03:36.378+02:00
Also, Amber to exit Japan, while seeking a Hong Kong license.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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Gate.io Crypto Exchange Confirms its SFC License Application
2023-04-11T10:36:20.226+02:00
Gate.io applied for an SFC license and wants to obtain VASP authorization.
In addition, the crypto exchange launched a new product dubbed Gate Wealth.
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OKX Becomes Another Crypto Exchange to Start HK Branch
2023-03-28T11:21:05.661+02:00
The second-largest crypto exchange is moving to Hong Kong and seeking local licensing.
Hong Kong will soon regulate the industry and allow retail crypto trading.
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Hong Kong to Start Regulating Crypto in June 2023, 80 Companies Want to Join
2023-03-20T11:25:31.354+02:00
More than 80 companies are waiting in line to join Hong Kong's web3 ecosystem.
The region is preparing to launch VA regulations in June 2023.
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Hong Kong's New Crypto Licensing Regime: A Boon or Bane for Investors?
2023-03-09T16:48:41.324+02:00
The new regulations are expected to attract more foreign investment into Hong Kong.
Analysts remain unsure of how China will treat Hong Kong's new crypto regime.
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SFC Slaps City International Futures with $100,000 Fine for Regulatory Breaches
2023-03-09T12:06:38.353+02:00
The SFC took into account many mitigating factors when imposing the penalty.
However, the regulator wanted to convey that such failures are unacceptable.
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Retail FX
Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Warns Investors of Fraudulent Impersonators
2023-03-06T13:53:10.565+02:00
Fraudulent actors are impersonating Rakuten Securities HK.
The number of clone companies increased in 2022 and the beginning of 2023.
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SFC Imposes 10-Year Ban on Citigroup Global Markets Asia's Ex-Officer
2023-03-06T11:37:45.725+02:00
The SFC fined CGMAL $348.25 million in January 2022.
The regulator found that most of the violations were due to the actions of the company's former manager.
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Hong Kong and Singapore: Open to Crypto
2023-02-24T17:30:00.000+02:00
US regulators appear hostile to the crypto industry, but crypto is a global technology.
Hong Kong and Singapore can become Asian crypto hubs, perhaps influencing China's approach.
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Gate.io Crypto Exchange to Launch Gate HK and Apply for Local License
2023-02-23T11:57:55.990+02:00
Gate Group is another crypto firm after Huobi which wants to open a local exchange in HK.
It's likely that SFC will allow retail investors to actively trade in the digital assets market.
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Huobi to Launch Huobi Hong Kong Crypto Exchange amid Regulatory Update
2023-02-21T11:09:36.037+02:00
Huobi wants to acquire a Hong Kong crypto trading license before 1 June 2023.
It launches a separate platform to comply with the local regulatory requirements fully.
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Hong Kong's SFC Consults on Allowing Retail Traders to Trade Crypto
2023-02-20T10:59:15.366+02:00
From 1 June, every crypto trading platform in Hong Kong needs to be regulated by the SFC.
The SFC wants to know if regulation should allow retailers to trade as well.
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China and Hong Kong’s Regulators Sign MoU on Cross-Border Shares Listing
2023-02-17T22:52:20.744+02:00
The MoU provides clarification on cross-border regulatory enforcement.
China has been opposing cross-border online brokers that onboard Chinese clients.
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Hong Kong Brokers Suspend Accounts of Mainland China Clients
2023-02-13T12:05:07.855+02:00
At least two Hong Kong brokers suspended clients' accounts from the mainland.
The move came after China's crackdown against international online brokers.
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HKEX Opens Office in New York, Plans to Launch in Europe
2022-12-21T11:57:44.751+02:00
Roger McAvoy will lead the new office in the United States.
HKEX also plans to start its European bureau soon.
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