Hong Kong to Unveil Virtual Assets-Related Policy Statement on Upcoming Fintech Week
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government will release the plans for the development of virtual assets in the city during FinTech Week by the end of this month.
PolyU 1st in Hong Kong to Offer Metaverse & Blockchain Post-grad Programmes
Hong Kong's Polytechnic University is offering a postgraduate course in the metaverse and blockchain-related technology from September 2023, costing around $40,000 for tuition fees.
Move-to-earn App STEPN to Land in Hong Kong's Cyberport
Move-to-earn app STEPN announced that it is opening an office in Hong Kong despite COVID-19 restrictions and a tough regulatory environment.
Appetite for Crypto Amongst Institutional Buyers in Hong Kong is Low: New Report
According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), riding on an earlier report from Bitstamp, which surveyed 253 Hong Kong institutional investors, as many as 9% said they will reduce their exposure to the nascent asset class or stop investing in it altogether.
The Sandbox Expands Footprints in Hong Kong for Alpha Season 3
Decentralized virtual gaming developer The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Thursday to roll out the first pop-up atelier in Hong Kong for the upcoming seasonal events.
“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
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
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
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.
Hong Kong's Market Regulator Elected as new FCA Chair
With PM Boris Johnson expected to leave after a new leader is elected, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Ashley Alder as its new Chair, commencing his term in January 2023.