Hong Kong Enacts Law Mandating Crypto Exchanges to Share User Transactions with Tax Regulators
Nov 5, 2026, 3:35 a.m. EST 2 min read Summary Hong Kong passed a law requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and other covered providers to collect customer…
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Standard Chartered Launches Tokenized Deposits for Corporate Clients in Hong Kong
Summary Standard Chartered has rolled out tokenized deposits for business clients in Hong Kong, permitting 24/7 transfers via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Ensemble network,…
HSBC Introduces Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin for Retail Transactions
HSBC is introducing RedCoin wallets to individuals using PayMe, with future intentions to enable tokenized investment purchases and scale into institutional use cases. HSBC has…
HSBC Introduces Its Initial Stablecoin to Over 3 Million Everyday Application Users
HSBC has launched its inaugural stablecoin, named RedCoin, which is a Hong Kong dollar-pegged token being introduced on its PayMe platform. The asset, trading under…
HSBC Introduces Its Initial HKD Stablecoin RedCoin for Everyday Consumers
HSBC has released its inaugural Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin, named RedCoin, as the financial institution further broadens its footprint in the blockchain and digital asset…
Hong Kong Authorities Reiterate End-2026 Target for Crypto Licensing Legislation
Hong Kong authorities intend to set up a licensing structure spanning four sectors, which covers virtual asset trading, custody, advisory, and management operations. The government…
Consensus Returns to Hong Kong for Its Third Year with a Greater Focus on AI
Summary Consensus will make its way back to Hong Kong during early February of 2027 for the third consecutive year, following a turnout of over…
Hong Kong cryptocurrency platform CoinEx shutting down after nine years of service
Hong Kong-headquartered digital asset platform CoinEx announced that it will shut down its services, pointing to the increasingly challenging environment of operating a cryptocurrency exchange….
Hong Kong Court Sentences Ex-Banker to Four Years for $1.6B Fraud and Crypto Bribes
An ex-bank employee in Hong Kong who fraudulently approved credit letters valued exceeding $1.6 billion has been handed a four-year prison term, alongside an order…