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Crypto Regulation News: Hong Kong Blocks Firms from Becoming Digital Asset Treasuries

Crypto Regulation News: Hong Kong Blocks Firms from Becoming Digital Asset Treasuries

Hong Kong’s financial regulators are taking a firm stance against companies trying to operate solely as cryptocurrency holders. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has reportedly raised objections to at least five firms planning to transform into Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), and so far, none hav…

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports

Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba-backed Ant Group (688688.SS) and e-commerce group JD.com , have paused plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after the government raised concerns about the rise of currencies controlled by the private sector, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Comp…

Chinese tech giants halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans amid Beijing concerns: FT

Chinese tech giants halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans amid Beijing concerns: FT

Chinese technology giants, including Ant Group and JD.com, have reportedly suspended plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after regulators in Beijing voiced concerns over privately controlled digital currencies.The companies were instructed by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Cyberspace …

Bittensor (TAO) - Hong Kong Meetup - 26 Oct 2025

Bittensor (TAO) - Hong Kong Meetup - 26 Oct 2025

Like the Shenzhen event, the Hong Kong Bittensor meetup is a chance for the team to connect in person with the community. This often helps spreads awareness and interest. If the team shares important news or partnerships during the event, TAO could see more buying and a price rise. But if this is on…

HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg

HashKey crypto exchange eyes Hong Kong listing this year: Bloomberg

HashKey Group, the owner of Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the city.According to a Friday Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter, HashKey Group may be aiming for a listing in Hong Kong this year. …

Hong Kong proposes easing capital rules for banks holding crypto: report

Hong Kong proposes easing capital rules for banks holding crypto: report

Hong Kong's de facto central bank unveiled plans for more lenient capital requirements for banks holding certain cryptocurrency assets, signaling the region's drive to become a crypto hub, local media reported.In a consultation paper released Monday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority introduced a new…

HSBC, ICBC eye Hong Kong stablecoin licenses under new regime: Report

HSBC, ICBC eye Hong Kong stablecoin licenses under new regime: Report

HSBC and the world’s largest bank by total assets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), reportedly plan to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong as the region’s new regulatory regime takes effect.According to a Monday report in the Hong Kong Economic Journal, both HSBC and ICBC s…

BitMart pulls Hong Kong VASP application

BitMart pulls Hong Kong VASP application

Crypto exchange BitMart withdrew its application for a virtual asset service provider license in Hong Kong.According to the list of virtual asset trading platforms maintained by the Hong Kong regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), BitMart withdrew its application on Thursday.This fo…

Metis to Host Meetup in Hong Kong on August 28th

Metis to Host Meetup in Hong Kong on August 28th

Metis is scheduled to hold the DeAI Social: Builders & KOL Mixer in Hong Kong on August 28th, organized jointly with LazAI and BS Kol Club during Bitcoin Week Hong Kong. The program foresees a keynote and a round-table discussion covering artificial intelligence, decentralised physical infrastructur…

National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy: Can It Succeed in Asia?

National Bitcoin Reserve Strategy: Can It Succeed in Asia?

Bitcoin now sits at the center of Asia’s financial debate. Legislators and regulators—not retail traders—determine how it flows through markets. Their decisions affect liquidity, credibility, and whether Asia joins a global competition for national bitcoin holdings.Hong Kong now anchors digital asse…

Fintech firms rush to raise equity in Hong Kong to tap crypto frenzy

Fintech firms rush to raise equity in Hong Kong to tap crypto frenzy

Fintech companies are rushing to raise equity in Hong Kong to fund expansions in cryptocurrencies, capitalising on investor fervour as the city starts accepting applications for stablecoin issuer licences on Friday. At least 10 Hong Kong-listed companies raised a total of more than $1.5 billion …

Hong Kong fintech firm RD Technologies raises $40 million ahead of stablecoin licensing rollout

Hong Kong fintech firm RD Technologies raises $40 million ahead of stablecoin licensing rollout

RD Technologies, a Hong Kong-based fintech firm specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, has raised $40 million in its series A2 financing ahead of the stablecoin licensing regime set to take effect on Aug. 1 in the region.The company said today in a statement that the latest funding was jointly l…