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As of Wednesday, BNB was the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency token by total market value, according to data on CoinGecko. Photo: Shutterstock
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong crypto exchange OSL starts trading of Binance-backed BNB tokens

OSL now allows 24 types of cryptocurrency tokens to be traded by professional investors in the city.

Hong Kong

Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Financial invests US$44 million in ether

Bonds

Hong Kong issues world’s first offshore yuan tokenised public bond

Donald Trump

Eric Trump heads to Tokyo after Hong Kong for bitcoin firm meeting

His attendance follows an appearance at the Bitcoin Asia event, as the US president’s family expands its crypto ventures internationally.

Eric Trump attends the Bitcoin Asia conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Justin Sun eyes ‘Swift’ for virtual asset sector, praises Hong Kong crypto moves

The crypto entrepreneur wants to turn his Tron blockchain into the virtual asset industry’s answer to the banking sector’s Swift network.

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Bitcoin

Eric Trump hails China’s crypto power at Hong Kong’s bitcoin summit

The younger Trump, in Hong Kong to promote his American Bitcoin venture with Hut 8, delivered one of the highlights during the two-day event.

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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong can rival US, UAE as a crypto hub, Binance founder CZ says

Zhao Changpeng advocates for quick policy changes, as Hong Kong seeks to become a virtual asset hub while minimising financial risks.

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Binance founder Zhao Changpeng, known as CZ. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Bitcoin Asia kicks off as Hong Kong aims to balance hub goal with risk

In its second Bitcoin Asia conference, experts said Hong Kong could become a hub for shaping the global digital asset regulatory landscape.

Cryptocurrency

Ether hits record high as rate-cut expectations drive crypto rally

The second-largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 15 per cent to US$4,866.73, topping the previous all-time high in November 2021.

Hong Kong

Leather goods maker soars 68% after investing in tokenisation start-up

Hong Kong-listed China International Development Corporation acquires a 20% stake in NVT amid enthusiasm over virtual assets.

NVT operates a tokenisation platform for real-world assets. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Hong Kong stablecoin rules to upgrade city’s trade-finance role: UAE banker

City could rebuild its role in expediting trade between mainland China and global markets, CEO of United Arab Emirates’ Zand says.

Cross-border payments using stablecoins can facilitate trade-finance flows, according to Zand CEO Michael Chan. Illustration: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Standard Chartered forms joint venture to apply for Hong Kong stablecoin licence

Stablecoins will play an important role in building a sustainable digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered’s Mary Huen says.

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Stablecoins

Ant Digital promotes blockchain platform as Hong Kong implements stablecoin law

Ant Group affiliate aims to promote blockchain technology for the tokenisation of real-world assets, executive says.

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Stablecoins

Crypto exchange OSL sees optimism rise as Hong Kong enters stablecoin era

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is likely to issue the first batch of stablecoin licences early next year.

Hong Kong’s stablecoin era sees heightened optimism over the virtual assets. Photo: Shutterstock
Ant Group

Ant Group, PolyU form joint AI and Web3 lab, boosting Hong Kong’s tech hub goal

Subsidiary Ant Digital Technologies expects to make a US$12.7 million outlay over the next three years to support the lab’s operations.

Students inside the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s campus in Hung Hom. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

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.

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Scams and swindles

China convicts crypto money launderers who embezzled US$20 million

The case adds to the amount of confiscated crypto assets accumulated by China, which prohibits the trading of such virtual assets.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to speed up digital shift to protect global trade status

Hong Kong cannot afford to be complacent as competitors are making rapid progress, speakers at “Digital Trade Masterclass” warn.

Finance, trade and logistics make up over 45 per cent of Hong Kong’s economy. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s OSL Group raises US$300 million amid stablecoin anticipation

The licensed virtual-asset trading platform says it is the largest publicly disclosed equity raise in Asia’s digital-asset sector.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Stablecoin excitement ‘excessive’, Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue cautions against a ‘bubble’ based on excitement over companies promising stablecoin offerings.

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.

Shahmir Khaliq, the head of services at Citigroup. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Exclusive | 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.

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Shin Hyun-Song, economic adviser and the head of the monetary and economic department of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), during an interview in Hong Kong, with a photo of the bank’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, behind him on July 14, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cryptocurrency

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.

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Hong Kong

China Merchants Bank’s brokerage arm gets virtual asset licence in Hong Kong

The issuance could allow investors on the mainland to trade crypto assets in Hong Kong.

Cryptocurrency

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.

Recent stablecoin legislation in the US and Hong Kong may prompt China to loosen its restrictions on digital currencies. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

Exclusive | 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.

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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu, during an interview with the Post on July 9, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Bitcoin

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.

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