Christopher Hui took the stage at Fintech Week and outlined a list of regulatory moves Hong Kong authorities are looking to implement following the JPEX scandal.
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.
BitgetX joins HKVAC as it aims for exchange license in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium was established on May 31 to create indexes and rating services for cryptocurrencies.
Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening
Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.
Hong Kong to step in as ‘options are dwindling’ globally — FinTech chair
Neil Tan, Chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, said the opening of the financial industry to digital assets was “just a natural progression.”
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.