Industry Group Says Hong Kong’s Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Traders Und...

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued guidelines to allow crypto platforms and funds in the jurisdiction to offer staking services. The new rules are part of the regulator’s roadmap to develop Hong Kong’s digital assets ecosystem. Related Reading: Conor McGregor’s Memecoin Taps Out—Failed Launch Sparks Refund Pledge Hong Kong Allows Crypto Staking […]

Hong Kong appears to be tightening the screws on unregulated crypto exchanges. Proposed regulations targeting Hong Kong’s blockchain industry could have far-reaching consequences for the crypto derivatives market, according to new research from Messari.io. In a report published on Wednesday, researcher Mira Christanto said the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, which happens to be the dominant market for crypto futures trading, could be clamping down on unregulated exchanges as part of a broader push for more governance. The researcher cited a recent proposal from the Hong Kong....

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has allied with the Police to establish a group to monitor and investigate crypto exchange-related crimes. This development comes amid scandals involving the Dubai-based JPEX exchange, a leading Hong Kong crypto industry player. The SFC revealed its latest move in an October 4 announcement, noting that it formed […]

Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency trading firms operating within the city jurisdiction.

Hong Kong’s Treasury Secretary says the government is right to pursue restrictive crypto regulations in the city. Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury has defended the recent proposal by the city’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau to ban retail crypto trading.In a speech delivered at StartmeupHK virtual fintech summit on Thursday, Hui said that the proposal was in line with the government’s plan to properly police the emerging crypto market.As previously reported by Cointelegraph, the FSTB issued a proposal after months of consultation,....