Categories: ASIA
Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says
Hong Kong is poised to take a significant step in the cryptocurrency landscape by issuing its first stablecoin licenses. According to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, this…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #POLICY
MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says
At the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, the chairman of BitMine discussed the potential impact of MrBeast's recent acquisition of neobank Step on the cryptocurrency landscape. This…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #FINANCE
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is taking significant steps towards the integration of perpetual contracts within its financial framework. SFC CEO Julia Leung…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #HONG KONG
Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering the growth of the local digital asset community. This announcement, made during…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
China bans stablecoin and RWA issuance by foreign and domestic companies
The People's Bank of China has made a significant announcement, declaring a ban on the issuance of stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokens by both foreign and domestic…
2/6/2026 2 min read
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China Formalizes Ban on Yuan Stablecoins, RWA Tokenization
Chinese regulators have enacted a significant crackdown on the cryptocurrency sector by formalizing a ban on unapproved yuan-linked stablecoins. Additionally, the regulation…
2/6/2026 2 min read
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Hong Kong regulators to submit draft bill for crypto framework in 2026
Hong Kong authorities are taking significant steps towards establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. An official announced that a draft framework will be…
1/30/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION
Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China
A recent verdict in the United States has significant implications for the tech industry and its ongoing battle against economic espionage. Linwei Ding, a former engineer at…
1/30/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
China Executes Eleven Members of Crime Family Linked to Myanmar Scam Hubs
In a significant legal development, eleven members of the Ming family have been executed in China following their conviction for involvement in extensive criminal activities…
1/29/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #LAW AND ORDER
OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business
OSL Group, a company listed in Hong Kong, has successfully raised a significant amount of capital aimed at enhancing its stablecoin and digital payments operations. This…
1/29/2026 2 min read
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Mesh joins crypto unicorn ranks with $75M Dragonfly-led Series C
Mesh, a crypto payments company, has successfully secured $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Dragonfly. This significant investment positions Mesh among the ranks of…
1/27/2026 2 min read
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Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says
A recent report by Chainalysis highlights a significant increase in global crypto money laundering activities, reaching a staggering total of $82 billion. The report emphasizes…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #MONEY LAUNDERING