News on licensing, exchange hubs, virtual asset rules, and the city’s evolving role in digital finance.
According to the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, there are concerns that Worldcoin is in "contravention" of regulatory requirements related to data collection and storage.
Assad Jafri 3 min read 
Hong Kong has received its first application for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the region.
Multiple firms are looking to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs within the coming months now that Hong Kong has softened its stance toward the industry.
Legislative Council member Johnny Ng has raised concerns over Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing rules.
With updated policies, Hong Kong takes decisive steps to encourage spot crypto ETFs in the market.
Amidst heightened surveillance, SFC obstructs HongKongDAO and BitCuped for regulatory infractions.
Crypto investment products have recorded $1.76 billion worth of inflows during the past 10 weeks.
HKSFA President suggests ICOs for financial rejuvenation with a cautious eye on money laundering controls.
Hong Kong's financial watchdog believes that abrupt changes to the grace period could be counterproductive and could potentially destabilize the burgeoning virtual asset sector there.
