PRESS RELEASE. Hong Kong Web3 Festival today announced the first-round speaker lineup for its upcoming 2025 edition, which will take place from 6 to 9 April. The event will bring together representatives from a broad range of experts and leaders in the Web3 space, including: Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of […]
Hong Kong Considers Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
This framework will provide the legal foundation for stablecoin regulation in Hong Kong. Regulation for Stablecoins Hong Kong is taking another bold step in its aspiration to establish itself as a global hub for digital assets. The city’s financial regulators are set to submit a draft of the “Stablecoin Regulatory Framework” to the Legislative Council […]
Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$ 360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media expertise to deceive victims across Asia. Massive Fraud Syndicate Busted: Deepfake …
Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to be completed by next year, according to CEO Liang Fengyi. She also noted that 11 more crypto platforms are in the process of applying for licenses, with the first round of assessments already finished. SFC […]
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation of an industry forum aims to solve potential challenges while […]