LINK price analysis as Hong Kong taps Chainlink for CBDC pilot project
Chainlink enables CBDC-stablecoin swap in HK pilot. LINK breaks $15 as volatility drops and momentum builds. Rising LINK derivatives signal strong bullish positioning. Chainlink (LINK) has captured fresh investor interest…
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey secures VASP license in Ireland
HashKey has secured a VASP license in Ireland. The license allows crypto trading and custody services. The licensing aligns with the EU’s MiCA regulations requirement. In a move towards global…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches virtual asset index series
Hong Kong Stock Exchange has announced launch of a virtual asset index series. The stock exchange will collaborate with crypto data firm CCData to offer pricing data benchmark for Bitcoin…
Hong Kong’s largest online broker Futu Securities launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
Futu Securities launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in Hong Kong with zero fees. New users can receive incentives like Bitcoin or shares of Alibaba and Nvidia. Futu seeks a crypto…
HKX joins growing list of crypto exchanges exiting Hong Kong
HKX to cease operations in Hong Kong due to regulatory compliance issues. Thirteen crypto exchanges have had their license applications withdrawn or rejected in Hong Kong. Another exchange, Gate.HK, plans…
OKX withdraws VASP license application in Hong Kong
OKX withdraws VASP license application in Hong Kong. The exchange will cease trading services by May 31. Users can withdraw funds until August 31. OKX has announced the withdrawal of…
Worldcoin (WLD) drops below $5 following Hong Kong’s ban
Hong Kong authorities have order Worldcoin (WLD) to cease biometric data collection in the country. Despite regulatory setbacks, Worldcoin’s user base has grown to 10 million users. The price of…
BTC slips amid poor debut for Hong Kong spot ETFs
Bitcoin fell to under $62,000 after spiking past $64,700 earlier as Hong Kong spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs began trading. Data showed trading volumes hit just over $11 million, against…
Hong Kong’s spot ETFs report drives BTC higher; investors pile into Bitbot presale
Bitcoin price has flipped above $70,000, while Ethereum is above $3,500. This is after news that Hong Kong is likely to approve its first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as…
Hong Kong-based Asset Manager VSFG aiming for a May spot Bitcoin ETF launch
There are reports that the Hong Kong SFC is considering to approve Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 2024. VSFG and Value Partners have applied for approval to offer a spot Bitcoin…