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Hong Kong set to issue first stablecoin licences ‘early next year’
‘We aim to progress step by step, gradually driving the digital transformation of Hong Kong,’ HKMA deputy chief executive Darryl Chan says.
29 Jul 2025 - 10:13PM
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Blockchain
China convicts crypto money launderers who embezzled US$20 million
29 Jul 2025 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Stablecoin excitement ‘excessive’, Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns
23 Jul 2025 - 4:00PM
Banking & finance
Citigroup to explore stablecoins as Hong Kong and US regulations evolve
Clients are eager but seek clarity on use cases and the coins’ impact on balance sheets and liquidity, US bank’s head of services says.
23 Jul 2025 - 7:30AM
Shahmir Khaliq, the head of services at Citigroup. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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The world must rewrite its financial rules for the tokenised future: BIS
The rise of stablecoins poses new challenges to the global infrastructure for instant payment, clearing and settlement, said the gatekeeper of the world’s central banks.
19 Jul 2025 - 4:09PM
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Digital currencies
ChinaAMC launches first tokenised yuan fund amid Hong Kong stablecoin push
Asset manager’s tokenised financial products are aligned with Hong Kong’s stablecoin framework, ChinaAMC (HK) CEO Tian Gan says.
17 Jul 2025 - 4:26PM
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Bitcoin soars past US$120,000 as US pushes crucial digital asset legislation
The prospect of a clear US regulatory framework, along with bitcoin’s steady advance, has bolstered confidence among investors.
14 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
Bitcoin rose as much as 3.4 per cent to US$123,205 in early trading on Monday in London. Photo: Shutterstock
Digital currencies
Shanghai meeting signals softer stance on stablecoins after Hong Kong law
City to instruct government-controlled digital service provider and financial institution to study the feasibility of launching stablecoins.
14 Jul 2025 - 6:30PM
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Hong Kong embraces digital assets to solve economic problems: Chris Hui
Hong Kong’s push for stablecoins and tokenised assets aims to solve global economic challenges, positioning the city as a leading fintech hub.
13 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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Stablecoins
China’s state-asset watchdog explores role of stablecoins, other digital assets
The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission calls on state-backed firms to study the role of digital assets in trade.
11 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
Blockchain
Bitcoin hits another record as options traders eye US$120,000
Bitcoin’s breakout is fuelled in part by institutional demand and bullish comments made by Trump on social media.
11 Jul 2025 - 9:49AM
Bitcoin has extended its record run for a second day. Photo: dpa
Blockchain
Bitcoin hits record US$112,000 amid Wall Street rally, crypto surge
Traders should stay vigilant for potential profit-taking or macroeconomic shifts that could spark corrections, one analyst says.
10 Jul 2025 - 12:45PM
Blockchain
Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong
The August event comes as the race for crypto supremacy has intensified, with both Hong Kong and the US moving to legalise stablecoins.
8 Jul 2025 - 12:30PM
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Digital currencies
Singapore’s crypto exchange crackdown seen benefiting Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Web3 industry sees benefits from the end of regulatory arbitrage by exchanges in Singapore serving overseas customers.
4 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong sharpens crypto hub focus amid rising global competition
Hong Kong is seeking an early lead in stablecoins and tokenisation as Trump pushes the US to become the ‘crypto capital of the planet’.
27 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong is looking to take a lead in key areas of the digital asset industry, including stablecoins and tokenisation. Photo: Shutterstock
Digital currencies
Hong Kong makes public stablecoin adoption a top priority in digital asset push
The government is calling for new proposals to test stablecoin applications and make tax concessions for digital asset holdings.
26 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong family office VMS Group makes first foray into cryptocurrency
With about US$4 billion in assets under management, VMS plans to allocate up to US$10 million to strategies run by hedge fund Re7 Capital.
24 Jun 2025 - 2:47PM
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Banking & finance
Beijing could use Hong Kong to test yuan-linked stablecoins: Morgan Stanley
Beijing’s digital currency ambitions are unlikely to unlock the full potential of the yuan’s internationalisation, analysts say.
23 Jun 2025 - 7:05PM
Hong Kong has established the world’s first regulatory regime for stablecoins, with the law set to take effect from August 1. Photo: Shutterstock
Digital currencies
Bitcoin drops below US$100,000 after US strikes Iran nuclear sites
Bitcoin sank as much as 3.8 per cent and Ether as much as 10 per cent in the aftermath of the attacks.
23 Jun 2025 - 3:09PM
Blockchain
Hong Kong Web3 group issues blueprint for accelerating blockchain development
Web3 Harbour, in collaboration with PwC Hong Kong, will launch five action groups in August on stablecoins, funds and other critical segments.
23 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
Blockchain
Tariffs see Chinese bitcoin-mining machine makers eye US production
Top manufacturers Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT are setting up production in the US to counter tariff and geopolitical risks.
19 Jun 2025 - 1:43PM
JD.com
JD.com founder bets on stablecoins to cut cross-border e-commerce payment costs
‘JD.com intends to secure stablecoin licences across key currency markets globally,’ founder and chairman Richard Liu says.
18 Jun 2025 - 7:30PM
E-commerce giant JD.com expects stablecoins to become the world’s next-generation payment system. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong
InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth
After 25 years promoting the city as an investment destination, InvestHK is now championing Hong Kong companies’ overseas expansion.
14 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM
Bitcoin
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies sink after Israel air strikes on Iran
Over US$1 billion worth of long positions across all cryptocurrencies were liquidated in the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass data.
13 Jun 2025 - 7:21PM
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Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
The two Ant units’ move aligns with its global ambitions as other companies, including rival JD.com, line up to issue fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:29PM
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