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CoinEx takes advantage of Hong Kong rules following U.S. regulatory woes
The company is establishing a new exchange called "BitHK" for Hong Kong users.
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Exchanges
Hong Kong SFC eases requirements as exchanges face crypto talent crunch
Amid a shortage of responsible officers (RO), the SFC has revised its requirements so that exchanges now need 2 ROs instead of 4.
Adoption
Hong Kong will not allow retail customers to trade stablecoins
Hong Kong's securities watchdog warns that licensed platforms cannot provide interest-bearing or lending services to customers.
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Crime
Crypto scammers steal over $1M from 2 elderly people in Hong Kong
According to the Hong Kong Police, reported cases of this type of online fraud increased by 92% in 2022 compared to the previous year.
Exchanges
Hong Kong targets May for crypto exchange licensing regulations
Bitget said it would no longer provide services for Hong Kong users because of the new regulatory demands.
Banking
CZ says he expects more funds to move to Hong Kong
Hong Kong virtual bank ZA Bank said it provide crypto and fiat currency transfers and account services for virtual asset service providers.
DeFi
Hong Kong securities regulator eyes DeFi regulation
Hong Kong has made several recent pro-crypto moves that have attracted more crypto-related firms to the region.
Regulation
Hong Kong signals licensing over 8 crypto companies by year-end
Licenses will be issued under Hong Kong's new crypto licensing regime, composed to support crypto firms looking to set up shop in the city.
Adoption
Over 20 crypto firms plan to establish presence in the city: Hong Kong authorities
The Hong Kong authorities said they were working on establishing a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers by June 2023.
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