The in-principle approval enables QCP Capital to offer regulated digital asset activities in the region.
Rush for Hong Kong’s crypto licenses yet to translate to jobs: Recruiters
Hundreds of firms have been lining up for a Hong Kong crypto license, but recruiters say they are yet to see an accompanying rush for talent.
Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May
The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung.
Hong Kong’s crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor
Lucy Gazmararian, an advisory board member to Hong Kong’s securities regulator said its crypto rules may present short-term challenges to crypto startups.
Gate.io to enter Hong Kong following city’s $6.4M budget allocation to Web3
Gate’s founder called Hong Kong a “hub,” meanwhile, the city’s financial secretary said the region “must keep up” with the “huge potential” of Web3.
Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report
While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it’s apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong’s crypto hub aspirations.
HK legislator’s firm to lure 1,000 Web3 start-ups over 3 years
G-Rocket is aiming to attract 1,000 Web3 start-ups to Hong Kong and will help them with banking, government services and office spaces.
Bermuda confirms crypto hub ambitions despite market downturn
“We are aware of the recent devaluation in the price of cryptocurrencies and remain confident that it does not threaten the island’s ability to become a crypto hub,” said Bermuda’s minister of economy and labor, Jason Hayward.
World Bank won’t support Central African Republic’s Sango crypto hub
The World Bank has said “it will be physically impossible” for the lender to fund the planned Sango crypto hub and voiced concerns regarding the country’s adoption of Bitcoin.
SBF opens Aussie Blockchain Week as govt says we’re “open for business”
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, said the world is “very much” looking for a crypto hub in APAC, adding that other locations “haven’t played out”.