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92% High-Net-Worth Individuals in SG & HK Are Interested in Digital Assets: KPMG
Hong Kong

92% High-Net-Worth Individuals in SG & HK Are Interested in Digital Assets: KPMG

KPMG China conducted a study dubbed “Investing in Digital Assets” and found that family offices and high-net-worth individuals in Singapore and Hong Kong have a growing interest in terms of virtual digital assets.

Hong Kong Wants to Legalize Cryptocurrency Trading
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Wants to Legalize Cryptocurrency Trading

Hong Kong wants to take action to become an international virtual assets center by launching several legal initiatives related to emerging technologies in the crypto industry.

“Warriors of Future” Set to Debut as Asia’s First NFT Blockbuster Movie
Hong Kong

“Warriors of Future” Set to Debut as Asia’s First NFT Blockbuster Movie

Warriors of Future, a multi-million-dollar Hong Kong sci-fi action movie by One Cool Group, seeks to be the first Asian blockbuster film to feature a non-fungible token (NFT) collection.

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Opens Institutions Investment in Security Tokens
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Opens Institutions Investment in Security Tokens

OSL offers sales of security tokens to institutional investors after receiving a Type 1 license from the SFC. The offerings enable investors to own digital assets pegged to financial assets indirectly.

Hong Kong is the Most Crypto-Ready Economy, Study Shows
Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the Most Crypto-Ready Economy, Study Shows

Crypto adoption in Hong Kong is going to expand, as the city has emerged as the readiest country/ region to embrace digital assets era, according to a study by trading platform Forex Suggest.

Yahoo Hong Kong to Launch NFTs Products for Pet Lovers
Hong Kong

Yahoo Hong Kong to Launch NFTs Products for Pet Lovers

City Frenchie is already being built in Metaverse. Yahoo will launch the first NFT project at a prime location on the virtual island of Hong Kong.

Interactive Brokers Taps OSL To Offer Digital Assets Services in Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Interactive Brokers Taps OSL To Offer Digital Assets Services in Hong Kong

Interactive Brokers is working with OSL Digital Securities to expand the use of virtual assets dealing services in Hong Kong, witnessing investors' growing interest in exploring opportunities in investing in crypto-assets.

Regulator in Hong Kong Warns Users Against NFT Trading Risks
Hong Kong

Regulator in Hong Kong Warns Users Against NFT Trading Risks

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has stepped up its awareness campaign in relation to the risks inherent in the trading of NFTs.

E-HKD’s Development in Hong Kong- The Future Way of Currency?
Hong Kong

E-HKD’s Development in Hong Kong- The Future Way of Currency?

Exclusive: a study shows that 90% of surveyed central banks worldwide are exploring the future issuance of CBDCs. Blockchain.News interviewed industry experts to find out the outlook of e-HKD and its potential adoption.

HKMA Seeks Public Consultation for e-HKD Development
Hong Kong

HKMA Seeks Public Consultation for e-HKD Development

In Hong Kong, the local financial regulator has issued a discussion paper to the public, asking for the public opinions about introducing domestic retail central bank digital currency.

HSBC Rolls Out Metaverse Fund for Premium Clients in Singapore and Hong Kong
Hong Kong

HSBC Rolls Out Metaverse Fund for Premium Clients in Singapore and Hong Kong

As the metaverse continues to gain momentum, HSBC Holdings has established a fund to render investment opportunities to its high and ultra-high net worth investors in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Huobi Tech Files to List Crypto ETF Product in Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Huobi Tech Files to List Crypto ETF Product in Hong Kong

Huobi Tech asset management firm has reportedly filed the application for a crypto-based ETF to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong.

BIS to Explore Potential Advantages of Defi on Small & Medium Enterprises in H.K.
Hong Kong

BIS to Explore Potential Advantages of Defi on Small & Medium Enterprises in H.K.

As part of its research plans, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will explore if decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies can enhance financing for small and medium enterprises in Hong Kong.

HK-based Coinsuper Under Scrutiny after Failed Transactions Since Nov 2021
Hong Kong

HK-based Coinsuper Under Scrutiny after Failed Transactions Since Nov 2021

Customers of Hong Kong-based Coinsuper have been unable to withdraw money or tokens from the bourse since late November, review from messages on the firm’s official Telegram chat showed.

New Art Landscape of NFT Shaping in Hong Kong
Hong Kong

New Art Landscape of NFT Shaping in Hong Kong

【Feature】Although Hong Kong's art scene is already booming lucratively with galleries and auction houses showcasing world-class art pieces, the city is on its way to adding another milestone on its journey with non-fungible tokens (NFTs).