Hong Kong News

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Photorealistic Solana coin in official teal-to-purple gradient hovers above Victoria Harbour with a glowing magenta-cyan light trail, set against Hong Kong’s bright skyline (IFC and Central) under a warm high-key sky.

Hong Kong’s first spot Solana ETF goes live – what it means for flows

As Solana joins Bitcoin and Ethereum in Hong Kong’s ETF lineup, the launch could reshape liquidity and price discovery for SOL across Asian and global markets.

Global crypto investment YTD inflows reach record $14.9 billion driven by Bitcoin ETFs

Global crypto investment YTD inflows reach record $14.9 billion driven by Bitcoin ETFs

US approval of Ethereum ETFs turned investors' sentiment in ETH positively.

Crypto exchanges Gate.io, OKX retreat from Hong Kong licensing efforts

Crypto exchanges Gate.io, OKX retreat from Hong Kong licensing efforts

Hong Kong's financial regulator SFC has licensed only 2 crypto exchanges in the region.

Why staking was removed from Ethereum ETFs to get SEC approval

Why staking was removed from Ethereum ETFs to get SEC approval

SEC's regulatory crackdown influenced ETF issuers to exclude staking from proposals amid compliance concerns.

Hong Kong considers allowing staking for Ethereum ETFs, diverging from US stance

Hong Kong considers allowing staking for Ethereum ETFs, diverging from US stance

Hong Kong is reportedly considering allowing staking for Ethereum ETFs to boost investor appeal.

Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with Hong Kong ban as WLD drops 5%

Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with Hong Kong ban as WLD drops 5%

Worldcoin's WLD token tumbled 5% following the regulatory issues in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong bans Worldcoin’s data collection over alleged privacy violations

Hong Kong bans Worldcoin’s data collection over alleged privacy violations

Worldcoin has stepped up efforts to enhance its users' data privacy recently.

Crypto investment inflows soar to $932 million after favorable CPI report

Crypto investment inflows soar to $932 million after favorable CPI report

Grayscale's GBTC sees a rare week of inflow, while Ethereum crypto products continue their bearish run.

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

The Digital Yuan pilot scheme does not support peer-to-peer transactions.

Restrictive OTC regulations for institutions amid Hong Kong ETF launch – BitGo APAC director

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Bitcoin retraces back to critical monthly all-time high support level from 2021

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Hong Kong’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launch with lower than expected trading volumes

Crypto 2 years ago

Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs expected to outperform US counterparts’ volume on day 1

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