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Hong Kong to introduce new regulations on crypto assets and stablecoins

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Feb 2023

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has revealed its intentions to introduce new regulations on crypto assets and stablecoins.

stablecoin, crypto asset, regulation, compliance

TransUnion launches credit monitoring service packages for consumers

News | Payments General | 17 Jan 2023

Hong Kong-based global credit reference agency, TransUnion, has recently announced the launching of a new suite of Credit Monitoring Service Packages, aiming to promote financial inclusion across the territory.

financial services, financial data, financial inclusion, credit scoring, financial sanctions, lending

Gate.io to apply for a licence in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 27 Feb 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io has revealed its plans to apply for a licence in Hong Kong and to launch a platform designed for the Hong Kong market.

regulation, compliance, product launch, cryptocurrency exchange

TransUnion partners with Baihang Credit

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 21 Feb 2023

TransUnion and Baihang Credit have entered into a strategic cooperation to promote mutual recognition of credit reference products among financial institutions.

financial services, financial inclusion, financial institutions, partnership, Open Banking

Huobi Global and OKX to apply for licences in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 22 Feb 2023

China-based cryptocurrency exchanges Huobi Global and OKX have revealed their plans to apply for licences in Hong Kong considering upcoming regulations.

regulation, compliance, cryptocurrency exchange, cryptocurrency

OKX to set up VASP entity in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 29 Mar 2023

OKX, the crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has set up a Hong Kong entity for launching virtual asset services in the country.

virtual asset, digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency

NOVA2PAY gets third consecutive Hong Kong MSO license

News | Ecommerce | 03 Jun 2022

Hong Kong-based fintech NOVA2PAY has been registered as a money service operator in Hong Kong for the third time since 2015.

merchant, cross-border ecommerce, digital payments, PCI DSS, payment processor, fraud prevention

B2Core partners Shufti Pro for AI identity verification

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 16 Jun 2022

Hong Kong-based B2Core has partnered Shufti Pro, an AI-powered identity verification company to streamline the onboarding identity verification process.

partnership, cybersecurity, online security, digital onboarding, KYC

PingPong starts collaborating with JCB

News | Cards | 20 Jun 2022

Fintech PingPong has entered a direct partnership with JCB, whereby Hong Kong-based merchants will be able receive online payments from JCB cardholders.

JCB, partnership, payment processing, debit card, credit card, Issuer

Hong Kong Credit Reference Platform launches officially

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 Nov 2022

Following a testing period, the Credit Reference Platform of Hong Kong has launched officially in order to improve the service quality of consumer CRAs.

lending, product launch, fintech, credit scoring

Swiss smart bank SEBA opens an office in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Dec 2022

Switzerland-based smart bank SEBA has chosen Hong Kong as its first strategic location in APAC by opening a new office and expanding its operations.

cryptocurrency, expansion, banks, digital assets

Airwallex partners with Agoda to ease travel planning for Hong Kong SMEs

News | Online Payments | 05 Dec 2022

Australia-based Airwallex has partnered with digital travel platform Agoda augment travel planning for Hong Kong SMEs and startups.

partnership, cashback, SMEs, startup, travel payments

Hong Kong amends AML regulations to include VASP

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 12 Dec 2022

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed a bill to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO).

regulation, AML, virtual asset, digital assets

HashKey partners ZA International to invest in digital assets

News | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Dec 2022

HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset management and blockchain solutions provider, has partnered with digital insurer ZA International to invest in digital assets, Web 3.0, and DLT.

partnership, cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital assets, Web 3.0, DLT

BitMEX launches a dedicated service in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 23 May 2023

Seychelles-based BitMEX has launched an app in Hong Kong before applying to become a Hong Kong Virtual Asset Service Provider.

digital assets, cryptocurrency

Reap partners Triple-A to allow businesses to pay bills with crypto

News | Cryptocurrencies | 11 May 2023

Hong Kong-based Reap has partnered with Triple-A to allow businesses to pay for their fiat bills with cryptocurrency.

partnership, cryptocurrency, digital assets, digital payments

HSBC grants its first green loan in Hong Kong

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 02 Mar 2023

HSBC has granted its first green loan to a climate-mitigation technology firm, fighting global warming by financing clients’ emissions reduction projects.

banks, ESG, startup, research, investment

Babel Finance raises USD 80 mln

News | Cryptocurrencies | 31 May 2022

Hong Kong-based crypto lender and asset manager Babel Finance has secured USD 80 million in a Series B round.

crypto, funding, digital assets, expansion, Bitcoin

Hong Kong-based First Digital rolls out USD stablecoin

News | Cryptocurrencies | 02 Jun 2023

Hong Kong-based company, First Digital, has released a new stablecoin that will be tied to the value of the US dollar but will operate under Asian regulations.


stablecoin, cryptocurrency exchange, digital assets

Hong Kong wants to establish a stablecoin regulatory regime by 2024

News | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Jun 2023

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has initiated a public consultation about stablecoins with the purpose of establishing a regulatory regime.

stablecoin, regulation, cryptocurrency, compliance