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Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s stablecoin law opens floodgates for boom in digital assets: brokers
Investors are increasingly interested in stablecoins, which are digital tokens pegged to a reference asset like a fiat currency.
9 Jun 2025 - 9:57AM
Hong Kong economy
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With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy
8 Jun 2025 - 5:24PM
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Digital currencies
Crypto confiscated in Beijing to be liquidated in Hong Kong
6 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
Digital currencies
China Renaissance’s investment in stablecoin issuer Circle pays off
The Chinese bank invested in the US tech firm in 2018 through its Huaxing New Economy Fund.
6 Jun 2025 - 5:17PM
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
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
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s still ‘over’ but Stephen Roach says city a surprise trade war winner
American economist stands firm on claims that parts of city’s ‘image’ have got ‘worse’, but admits getting prediction wrong on impact of trade war.
5 Jun 2025 - 7:49AM
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Banking & finance
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What is the Genius Act, and can it really cement US dollar supremacy?
The US’ new crypto regulation bill aims to ensure the dollar remains the world’s reserve currency.
3 Jun 2025 - 10:35PM
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The Philippines
US sanctions Philippine tech firm over ‘pig butchering’ romance scams
Funnull Technology’s infrastructure supported more than 332,000 domain names linked to cryptocurrency scams, US Treasury Department says.
4 Jun 2025 - 3:40PM
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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
My Take
My Take
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin ambitions offer Chinese yuan a way into the crypto world
Beijing’s tolerance of and supportive attitude towards Hong Kong’s stablecoin ambitions is interesting to observe.
3 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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
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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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
Bitcoin
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What to know about stablecoins in light of new Hong Kong regulation
Five key questions about the stablecoin cryptocurrency token are answered.
25 May 2025 - 1:00PM
China’s crackdowns
China’s internet watchdog cracks down on false financial claims, stock touting
Top cybersecurity agency shuts down more than a dozen social media accounts amid growing concerns over finance influencers.
24 May 2025 - 8:49PM
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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
Banking & finance
Opinion
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For central bankers, gold’s safe-haven status has never looked better
Those considering other currencies or methods of payment as alternatives to the US dollar are simply looking in the wrong place.
23 May 2025 - 4:30PM
Donald Trump
Trump hosts memecoin dinner, mixing presidency with crypto interests
Some 220 of the biggest investors in the $TRUMP memecoin were invited to Trump’s luxury golf club for event.
23 May 2025 - 1:20PM
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
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Cryptocurrencies are emerging as ‘digital gold’ in a shaky world economy
Demand is growing for borderless, neutral financial tools in a fragmenting world economy, with rising tariffs and alliances under strain.
20 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s memecoin dinner made him millions. Critics call it cash for access
The US president and his allies pocketed US$320 million in trading fees, as the cryptocurrency $TRUMP surged in value ahead of the dinner.
19 May 2025 - 12:12PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police smash cross-border syndicate that laundered HK$118 million
Twelve arrested in operation as authorities seek tougher action on fraud-related cases involving renting or selling personal bank accounts.
17 May 2025 - 7:22PM
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
Hong Kong property
Meitu founder’s wife buys Hong Kong luxury home for US$60 million
Wang Baoshan paid 22 per cent less than the asking price for the 5,466 sq ft detached house at 8 Perkins Road.
15 May 2025 - 8:19PM
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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