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Hong Kong legislator eyes Bitcoin for fiscal reserves

By engaging with stakeholders and focusing on compliance, Johnny Ng aims to position Hong Kong as a leader in adopting Bitcoin and Web3 technologies.

Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng has announced plans to collaborate with various stakeholders to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into the special administrative region’s financial reserves.

In a recent post on X, Ng emphasized the increasing global recognition of Bitcoin (BTC), often dubbed “digital gold” due to its perceived value and potential as a hedge against inflation.

He highlighted the importance of considering Bitcoin in strategic fiscal reserves, suggesting that its inclusion could benefit Hong Kong’s economic framework under the right regulatory conditions.

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HK police arrest 4, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud

The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams.

In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, Hong Kong police have arrested four individuals, including a 14-year-old, for their involvement in a syndicate using counterfeit banknotes to defraud cryptocurrency owners. 

According to local media, the operation resulted in losses of up to HK$11 million (US$1.4 million). The arrests are part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the rise in crypto-related scams in the region.

Chief Inspector of the Commercial Crime Bureau, Lo Yuen-shan, revealed on July 28 that the latest arrests bring the total number of individuals apprehended in connection with these scams to 14 since October of last year.

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Hong Kong Launches Its First Inverse Bitcoin ETF Product

Hong Kong Launches Its First Inverse Bitcoin ETF ProductCSOP Asset Management, a regulated asset management company, has become the first to launch an inverse Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong’s markets. This allows traders and investors to speculate on the decline of the cryptocurrency’s value. The product complements other ETF products already available, further establishing the city as an international crypto market. CSOP Asset […]

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Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive Announces Strategic Bitcoin Ecosystem Cooperation, Plans to Purchase $100 Million in BTC

Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive Announces Strategic Bitcoin Ecosystem Cooperation, Plans to Purchase 0 Million in BTCBoyaa Interactive, a public gaming company based in Hong Kong, has announced a strategic investment in the UTXO Bitcoin Ecosystem Fund. The company plans to allocate $1,000,000 to this initiative, aimed at promoting the Group’s business development and expansion in the Web3 industry. Boyaa aims to ‘deepen its presence in the Web3 industry, leverage the […]

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Hong Kong Introduces Blockchain Vertical in Global Fast Track 2024

Hong Kong Introduces Blockchain Vertical in Global Fast Track 2024Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has announced the 7th edition of the Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024, a program designed to empower business connectivity among fintech startups, corporates, and investors. The program, open for applications until September 20, offers fintech companies worldwide the opportunity to pitch their cases […]

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Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Sandbox

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Join Forces on Hong Kong’s Stablecoin SandboxStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims to promote sustainable and transparent growth in the digital asset market. Zodia is Standard Chartered’s […]

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France and Hong Kong Collaborate to Advance Global Tokenization Market With CBDC Initiatives

France and Hong Kong Collaborate to Advance Global Tokenization Market With CBDC InitiativesThe Banque de France (BDF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have announced a collaboration on wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). This partnership includes the HKMA’s involvement in Wave 2 of the European Central Bank’s Eurosystem exploratory work. The institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to innovate in wCBDC and tokenization markets, […]

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Hong Kong Professor: China’s Crypto Mining Ban Shifts Businesses to US

Hong Kong Professor: China’s Crypto Mining Ban Shifts Businesses to USProfessor Wang Yang, vice president for institutional advancement and chair professor at the Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), criticized China’s cryptocurrency mining ban during a panel discussion in Hong Kong last week. He called the decision “very unwise” because it shifted businesses to the U.S., boosting American […]

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Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025

Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East.

Gaming and metaverse giant Animoca Brands is reportedly considering returning to the public market after delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in March 2020.

This time, the company is targeting friendlier jurisdictions, specifically analyzing Hong Kong and the Middle East, according to The Information on June 26, citing the company’s co-founder, Yat Siu.

Animoca has been holding meetings with investment banks but has not chosen a location or hired an adviser, notes the report. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices and subsidiaries in several other countries.

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