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Hong Kong-based digital asset platform OSL Group completes $300 million equity financing

Hong Kong-based digital asset platform OSL Group completes $300 million equity financing

Hong Kong-based digital asset platform OSL Group said on Friday it had completed $300 million of equity financing, the latest sign of feverish investor interest in cryptocurrencies.The deal, which the company said was the biggest publicly disclosed equity raise in Asia's digital asset space, co…

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Today in crypto, from Aug. 1, offering or advertising unlicensed stablecoins to retail investors in Hong Kong could get violators a 50,000 Hong Kong dollar fine and six months in jail, Ether slightly dipped on Wednesday as the network’s staking exit queue hit an 18-month high, and Block, Inc. joined…

Hong Kong’s financial secretary says upcoming stablecoin licensing offers competitive edge

Hong Kong’s financial secretary says upcoming stablecoin licensing offers competitive edge

Hong Kong's top financial official said the city's upcoming stablecoin regulations and role as an offshore yuan center have given it a strategic advantage as the global race to regulate digital assets intensifies.Paul Chan, Hong Kong's financial secretary, said at a forum on Saturday that Hong Kong'…

Ant unit plans to apply for stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong

Ant unit plans to apply for stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong

Ant Group (688688.SS), an affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba , plans to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong through its overseas arm Ant International, the subsidiary said in a statement on Thursday.Last month, Hong Kong's legislature passed a stablecoin bill that establ…

Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Jack Ma’s Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong

Ant International reportedly plans to apply for stablecoin issuer licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, signaling growing institutional cryptocurrency adoption among fintech firms.Ant International, a Singapore-based unit of the Jack Ma-backed Ant Group, is preparing to submit a license application i…

Hong Kong Wants to Bet on $70 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Market

Hong Kong Wants to Bet on $70 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Market

Hong Kong’s financial markets regulator plans to allow crypto derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to expand product offerings in the asset class and strengthen the city’s global competitiveness, China Daily reported.Crypto Derivatives in Hong KongThe Securities and Futures Commiss…

Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill, set to open licensing by year-end

Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill, set to open licensing by year-end

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in digital assets and Web3 development. In a May 21 post on X, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-Chong said the bill had passed its third read…

Bitdeer’s Q1 mining revenue drops 41% YoY, net income surges on derivative gains

Bitdeer’s Q1 mining revenue drops 41% YoY, net income surges on derivative gains

Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer reported a sharp decline in revenue in the first quarter of this year, but saw a substantial increase in net income mainly due to non-cash gains from derivatives.The Nasdaq-listed mining firm recorded $70.1 million in total revenue in the first quarter of 2025, down 41.3%…

The crypto trends Animoca Brands is eyeing this year — Token2049

The crypto trends Animoca Brands is eyeing this year — Token2049

Animoca Brands is looking at trends in real-world tokenized assets, AI projects, and the gaming sector to invest in and develop, according to Omar Elissar, the company's managing director for the Middle East and the head of Global Strategic Partnerships.In an interview with Cointelegraph's Sam Bourg…

Bonfida to Host Meetup in Hong Kong on April 8th

Bonfida to Host Meetup in Hong Kong on April 8th

SNS and the Mad Lads CN community are inviting attendees of Hong Kong Web3 events to take a break from screens and join a community hike on April 8. Refer to the official tweet by FIDA: We're hiking with the community in Hong Kong & so should you! 🚶It's a great time to get up from the chair & touc…

NEXO to Participate in Consensus Hong Kong in Hong Kong

NEXO to Participate in Consensus Hong Kong in Hong Kong

NEXO will be attending Consensus Hong Kong, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong from February 18 to 20. The event will bring together industry leaders to explore the latest trends and opportunities shaping the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Refer to the official tweet by NEXO: . is coming to Ho…

Standard Chartered plans to launch HKD-backed stablecoin with Animoca Brands and HKT

Standard Chartered plans to launch HKD-backed stablecoin with Animoca Brands and HKT

Standard Chartered's Hong Kong unit, web3 investor Animoca Brands and telecom company Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) have teamed up to form a joint venture to issue a stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar.The joint venture plans to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (H…