The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it will be conducting on-site inspections of local virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) that have not yet completed their regulatory applications after the licensing deadline of June 1. The SFC’s move comes as a reminder to crypto companies of their obligation to obtain licensing…
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Since the Hong Kong spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began trading, their performance has been underwhelming, with three ETFs accumulating around $228 million in net assets. Inconsistent Inflows and Outflows Mark Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs’ First Weeks On Thursday, the spot bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong experienced net negative outflows of approximately 104.79 BTC, valued…
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With the debut of spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, market observers are speculating about the potential demand for these ETFs in the region, reminiscent of the enthusiasm seen in the U.S. following the approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Zhu Haokang, head of digital…
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Hong Kong’s debut of six spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered HK$87.5 million ($11 million) on their first day, April 30. However, these ETFs underperformed compared to their U.S. counterparts, which had attracted a much larger sum of $4.6 billion on their initial day. Despite High Hopes, Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ETFs Start Slow…
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The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city’s crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring on April 22. “Many economically developed regions in the world have established statutory semi-official industry self-regulatory institutions to focus on industry development,” Hong Kong regulators wrote. HKSFPA Calls for Industry-Led Licensing Authority…
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On April 1, the Chinese government announced a groundbreaking initiative led by Conflux Network: the “Ultra-Large Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Platform for the Belt and Road Initiative.” The announcement, shared in an X post by Conflux Network, signifies a significant step towards China leveraging blockchain technology to facilitate seamless and secure cross-border transactions. Shanghai Tree Graph…
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In the wake of the successful launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States, financial institutions in Hong Kong are gearing up to tap into the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment products. While Hong Kong opened applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs in December last year, no related products have hit the market yet, leaving…
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The Hong Kong subsidiary of Chinese asset management firm, Harvest Fund Management, applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF on Jan. 26. This marks the first submission of its kind in Hong Kong, Tencent News reported on Monday. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is said to be expediting approval for the ETF’s launch, which is…
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator has published rules for spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, allowing the use of both cash and in-kind creation models. This approach contrasts with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which insists on the exclusive use of the cash creation model for spot bitcoin ETFs. Hong Kong Publishes Spot Bitcoin…
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned the public about two entities suspected of crypto frauds. In addition to issuing cease and desist letters to relevant website operators requesting them to cease offering crypto tokens for purchases, the regulator advises the public to “be cautious about too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities and advice posted on social media platforms…
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