Thai Partner Drags Bithumb Hong Kong Subsidiaries To Civil Suit

A Thai firm claims that Bithumb’s Hong Kong subsidiaries caused it serious damage by unilaterally halting its business in Thailand. Bithumb’s Hong Kong affiliates are reportedly facing a civil suit for breach of contract.According to a Tuesday report by the Korea Times, the suit is being initiated by a former Bithumb partner in Thailand, which is accusing the South Korean-headquartered exchange of unilaterally halting its business in Thailand and causing major losses. The Thai firm — which remains unnamed — is reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit against Bithumb’s Hong Kong subsidiaries,....

Hong Kong is one of the most important financial centres of the world, but with limited space and high demand, property in Hong Kong has always been in short supply. Simplifying home ownership in Hong Kong is therefore a prime concern for the Hong Kong government, which has undertaken a number of measures in the last few years to make home ownership both affordable and easy. The Nikkei Asian Review reported that as recently as early November, the Hong Kong government raised stamp duty to cool down the boiling Hong Kong housing market. This measure of the government was mainly aimed at....

Cryptocurrency regulation in Hong Kong is undergoing changes. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly introducing a new licensing system to regulate all crypto exchanges operating in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s New Crypto Regulation The CEO of the SFC, Ashley Alder, talked about implementing a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework at Hong Kong Fintech Week on Tuesday. All cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in Hong Kong or targeting local investors will be required to apply for a license with the SFC, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) reported. “Later....

SEBA Bank, a Switzerland-based crypto-focused bank, has secured an in-principal license to offer crypto services in Hong Kong. SEBA’s Hong Kong unit announced this achievement on August 30. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) license allows the bank to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives and other products in Hong Kong. Also, SEBA Hong Kong said it […]

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange platform has announced its entry into Singapore and Hong Kong markets. Bitcoin’s growing popularity in the Asian region has prompted Gemini to open new offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. The renowned Bitcoin exchange, which is headed by the more-renowned Winklevoss Twins, confirmed today that it will be providing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services to Singaporean and Hong Kong users. The decision, according to the company, is “a critical milestone in Gemini’s pursuit of building a global next generation digital asset exchange.” While Gemini is already....