Hong Kong’s financial landscape is set for a further evolution with the anticipated release of its second policy statement on virtual asset development by year-end. Acting Secretary for […]
Hong Kong SFC Expands Virtual Asset Regulations, Fuels Institutional Interest
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has significantly broadened its regulatory framework for virtual assets, impacting various market segments. This expansion emphasizes investor protection and compliance […]
UAE’s ADGM Updates Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
The Financial Services Authority (FSRA), the regulatory body of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has implemented changes to its digital asset regulatory framework. These amendments, effective immediately, come […]
Hong Kong Establishes First Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
Hong Kong has taken a crucial step forward by implementing its first-ever stablecoin regulatory framework. The move, overseen by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), targets fiat-pegged stablecoins […]
Hong Kong SFC to Offer Virtual Asset Derivatives Trading for Qualified Investors
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is introducing a new layer of trading options for professional investors, expanding the city’s digital asset landscape. Secretary for Financial […]
Hong Kong Explores Virtual Asset Derivatives for Professional Investors
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is considering the introduction of virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors. This decision, announced by Secretary for Financial Services […]
Hong Kong to Introduce Virtual Asset Derivatives for Professional Investors
Hong Kong is taking a step towards bolstering its position as a global leader in digital assets by exploring virtual asset derivatives trading specifically for professional investors. This […]
Hong Kong Unveils New Virtual Asset Policy Amid Market Shifts
Furthermore, the Securities and Futures Commission is considering allowing professional investors to trade in virtual asset derivatives. This initiative, prioritizing robust risk management measures, will diversify Hong Kong’s […]
UAE’s First Virtual Asset License Awarded to Emirates Coin Investment LLC
Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has achieved a landmark moment by becoming the first company in the United Arab Emirates to obtain a Virtual Asset license from the […]
South Korea’s First Virtual Asset Price Manipulation Case: Suspects Released on Bail
In South Korea, the country’s first case involving allegations of virtual asset price manipulation has resulted in the release of two suspects, A and B, after a court […]
South Korea: Virtual Asset Manipulation Case Leads to Release of Key Suspects
In South Korea’s first-ever case involving alleged virtual asset price manipulation, suspects A and B were granted bail by the court following accusations of market manipulation. The prosecution […]
Fore Elite Capital Exceeds Fundraising Goals, Sees Asset Management Growth Surge
Hong Kong-based Fore Elite Capital, a licensed virtual asset hedge fund management firm, has reported exceeding its initial fundraising targets for its flagship fund. The company’s announcement comes […]
Fore Elite Capital Shifts Focus to Fundraising in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-based virtual asset hedge fund Fore Elite Capital is making a major strategic shift by prioritizing fundraising as it celebrates its eighth anniversary. This decision follows the […]
South Korea Implements Guidelines for Virtual Asset Sales by Nonprofits & Exchanges
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has released guidelines for the sale of virtual assets by nonprofits and cryptocurrency exchanges, impacting regulations in June 2025. Nonprofit organizations […]
Hong Kong Strengthens Virtual Asset Security with New Measures
The Hong Kong Police Force’s Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau is bolstering security within the city’s virtual asset ecosystem. Chief Superintendent Lam Cheuk-ho emphasized a shared responsibility […]