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Start-ups
Hong Kong backs start-ups at VivaTech show in push for European market
Local start-ups from HKSTP and Cyberport will appear at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech from June 11 to 14.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s stablecoin law opens floodgates for boom in digital assets: brokers
9 Jun 2025 - 9:57AM
Digital currencies
Crypto confiscated in Beijing to be liquidated in Hong Kong
6 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s stablecoin law to take effect in August
The stablecoin ordinance passed in May takes effect on August 1, requiring issuers to be licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
6 Jun 2025 - 4:48PM
Hong Kong’s ordinance for licensing stablecoin issuers is set to take effect on August 1. Photo: Shutterstock
Digital currencies
Hong Kong stablecoins poised to serve as a cross-border payment tool
‘Stablecoins have the potential to shorten the time for cross-border payment from days to minutes,’ Jingdong Coinlink’s Teddy Liu says.
5 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
Digital currencies
With Hong Kong’s stablecoin law, mainland firms are preparing for a market boom
The brokerage expects the new stablecoin law to lead to more real-world asset tokenisation projects from mainland firms in the city.
3 Jun 2025 - 10:50PM
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Blockchain
‘A huge win for crypto’: US dismisses lawsuit against Binance
The dismissal marks a dramatic shift in the SEC’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrency under US President Donald Trump.
30 May 2025 - 10:38AM
The US SEC has dropped its enforcement case against cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Photo: Reuters
Blockchain
OKX sees tipping point for blockchain tech amid rising crypto sentiment
OKX chief commercial officer Lennix Lai says the exchange is focused on building compliant services in the US and Singapore, among other markets.
29 May 2025 - 10:00PM
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Digital currencies
Vance says US should leverage bitcoin as strategic asset against China
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said China’s aversion to bitcoin should be reason for the US to lean into adopting the cryptocurrency.
29 May 2025 - 12:15PM
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Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s crypto industry optimistic about stablecoin ‘legal clarity’
Animoca chairman Yat Siu said Hong Kong has ‘leapfrogged’ the US with its new stablecoin law, but experts warn of high short-term costs.
6 Jun 2025 - 1:13PM
Digital currencies
After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates ‘strong signal’ to the industry
The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.
7 Jun 2025 - 11:54AM
Justin Sun attends the gala dinner for crypto investors held by US President Donald Trump at his golf club in Washington. Photo: Justin Sun
Blockchain
Bitcoin hits record high as US-China trade tensions ease
‘A target of US$150,000 in 2025 is still very much on the cards,’ one analyst says.
22 May 2025 - 9:51AM
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for sales to public
Law sets up a ‘risk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regime’ with public protection in mind, head of city’s monetary authority says.
21 May 2025 - 7:54PM
Blockchain
Crypto exchange Coinbase warns of US$400 million hit from cyberattack
Hackers have paid multiple contractors and employees working in support roles outside the US to collect information, the company says.
16 May 2025 - 10:11AM
Digital currencies
Trump’s crypto ‘reset’ cheered by industry calling for more regulatory clarity
US crypto investors contributed millions of dollars to Trump’s election victory and did not conceal lingering contempt for Biden at Consensus.
15 May 2025 - 12:44PM
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Donald Trump, who was then Republican presidential candidate, gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Digital currencies
Bitcoin gains as crypto investors bet on positive US-China trade talks
The rally followed news that the US treasury secretary and trade representative will meet with the Chinese government in Switzerland this week.
7 May 2025 - 1:47PM
Digital currencies
Hong Kong ranks as second-most crypto-friendly city in the world in new index
The city is just behind Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, in an evaluation based on factors such as regulation, taxes and wealth.
24 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Digital currencies
Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs
Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.
7 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 7, touting the city’s commitment to the blockchain industry amid recent turmoil. Photo: Handout
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, ether rout extends as tariff war pain batters cryptocurrency assets
Cryptocurrency investors appear to be in full ‘sell mode’, according BTC Markets analyst Charlie Sherry.
7 Apr 2025 - 2:31PM
Blockchain
Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of Web3 sector as Tron founder flags fraud
The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.
3 Apr 2025 - 9:30PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong crypto firm HashKey jumps on AI bandwagon, joining Web3 players
HashKey’s first AI product is designed for content moderation, but it envisions a future of AI agents trading on blockchain on behalf of users.
3 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies succumb to risk-asset slump amid Trump tariffs
For bitcoin, which fell as much as 4 per cent to about US$82,000 on Thursday, US$80,000 is a ‘must-hold’ level, cryptocurrency analysts say.
3 Apr 2025 - 4:16PM
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have generally traded poorly during periods of volatility, such as the introduction of trade tariffs. Photo: Shutterstock
Cryptocurrency
US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse
Nearly every major firm linked to cryptocurrencies were hammered this quarter, as concerns about the US economy weighed on digital assets.
1 Apr 2025 - 6:17PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong to get world’s first tokenised money-market ETFs from Bosera, HashKey
Bosera HKD Money Market ETF and USD Money Market ETF, which have been approved by the SFC, are set to launch in April.
28 Mar 2025 - 3:09PM
Cybersecurity
Baidu doxxing: firm stresses user privacy after executive’s kid leaks data
The cloud storage provider has sought to restore public trust after a public outcry from a doxxing incident involving the child of a vice-president.
21 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM
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