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Cryptocurrency
News and analysis about non-fiat, decentralised assets used as digital currencies, including bitcoin, ether, altcoins and stablecoins.
The stalled push in Washington presents Hong Kong with a window to secure a regulatory lead, according to analysts. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong use US crypto bill failure to boost its digital asset hub role?

City urged to act fast as window could vanish once Washington regains regulatory momentum.

Singapore

Singapore man pleads guilty after massive US bitcoin heist and spending spree

Hong Kong society

Why Chelsea football shirts are making Hong Kong fans nervous about crypto laws

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Banking & finance

Gotta monetise ’em all: inside Hong Kong’s red-hot Pokemon card trading market

Hong Kong has evolved into a global centre for the booming Pokemon card trading market, with rare collectibles traded via tokenised funds.

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Visitors browse rare Pokemon cards at the Grade 10 Festival in Hong Kong, which featured a Van Gogh-inspired Pikachu card wall valued at HK$5 million. Photo: Karma Lo
Singapore

How some grey-market crypto ATMs in Hong Kong can turn users into fraud victims

Tucked away in laundromats and arcades, machines offer easy access to crypto, but coming regulations will protect consumers, experts say.

Bitcoin

Crypto slump, AI boom overshadow CZ’s bullish pitch at Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Asia

Capital, talent and public attention have moved from crypto to AI, leaving the digital asset industry feeling ‘smaller’, says organiser.

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Blockchain

Bitcoin tops US$80,000 for first time since May as US moves boost crypto

Washington’s buy-back efforts for US debt, cryptocurrency policy support credited for 25 per cent rally.

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Bitcoin has topped US$80,000 for the first time since May. Photo: Korea Times
Yuan

Open Questions | Top economist on how China should prep for dollar era’s end

Barry Eichengreen of the University of California, Berkeley, on US wobbles and how China and rest of the world can plan for a multipolar monetary system.

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?

Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Paraguay opens probe into Hong Kong-born crypto exec’s death

Experts warn of violent extortion of crypto holders, while Paraguay authorities say all hypotheses remain open in death of Harry Yeh.

Authorities in Paraguay are investigating the death of Harry Yeh. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Hong Kong stablecoin list expands with Standard Chartered-led firm’s launch

Anchorpoint Financial kicks off institutional use of its Hong Kong dollar-linked stablecoin, HKDAP.

Retail use of the regulated cryptocurrency is expected as early as the end of the year, according to Anchorpoint Financial. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

AIIB explores digital payments, eyes Hong Kong hub as it raises record funds

The development bank aims to raise a record US$11 billion this year, as it continues to broaden its operations, according to a senior official.

Blockchain

Hong Kong steps up its crypto hub challenge with tokenised fund

As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund.

United States

Opinion | Trump’s crypto windfall showcases his ability to turn loyalty into power

Despite clear conflicts of interest and institutions meant to stop them, Trump has deftly weaponised and profited off the loyalty he demands.

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A representation of the $Trump meme coin. Its launch has raised concerns about the use of public office for personal financial gain. Photo: Shutterstock
Stablecoins

Why Payward chose Hong Kong to be its Asian stablecoin gateway

By setting clear rules, Hong Kong is pushing to become the world’s safest launch pad for the digital currency.

Daren Guo (L), co-founder at Reap, and Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward and Kraken. Photo: Handout
China economy

Opinion | When and how will China ease capital controls?

While China has reasons to maintain capital controls, the recent crackdown on three Hong Kong brokerages is not meant to discourage mainland outbound investment.

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Donald Trump

Trump reports earning over US$1.4 billion from crypto ventures

Token sales and meme coin royalties are the new driver of the US president’s personal wealth. He says ‘everybody’s profiting’.

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Binance

UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for US$200 million

Nearly 1,700 UK users have alleged that the world’s largest crypto exchange offered risky products without regulatory approval.

Binance founder and former CEO Zhao Changpeng. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 69 over laundering HK$200m from cross-border fraud

Suspects aged 18 to 60 held in joint operation targeting syndicate using mule accounts to launder proceeds from investment scams.

US-China relations

Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels

Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong taps group of experts to help rewrite rules for tokenised bonds

HKMA sets up the collective, spanning 21 institutions, in push to expand blockchain-based issuance beyond government pilots.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) logo in IFC Two. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Art

French museum reports theft of banana from multimillion-dollar artwork

Pompidou-Metz museum contacts police after a guard notices Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic duct-taped centrepiece has vanished.

A visitor looks at the “Comedian” artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan at the Centre Pompidou-Metz in Metz in May last year. On Sunday, 2025. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION
HKEX

Open Questions | Charles Li on making Hong Kong a magnet for global IPOs

As HKEX CEO, Charles Li forged Stock Connect link to mainland markets. He says an ‘IPO connect’ could draw international companies to list in Hong Kong.

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Stablecoins

Letters | Mind the gap between Hong Kong digital asset policy and practice

Readers discuss digital asset audits, the danger of setting a ride-hailing cap, and the bigger picture on allowing dogs in restaurants.

SFC

Hong Kong finalises crypto regulatory framework to lock in global hub ambitions

Under the new rules, firms providing advice or market analysis on virtual asset trading must meet strict capital requirements.

A Bitcoin shop in Admiralty, Hong Kong, February 6, 2026. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister touts gold as ‘bridge between conventional and new finance’

Treasury chief Christopher Hui also says city opted against separate regulatory authority for digital assets to support ‘convergence’.

A panel session on cryptocurrencies and digital assets is held at the Global Prosperity Summit. Photo: Karma Lo
Art

Are NFTs the hero or villain in the contemporary art scene?

In March, Art Basel Hong Kong featured a dedicated space for digital practices, raising the question: what’s next for non-fungible tokens?

United States

Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun

The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’.

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