Hong Kong is exploring whether to have the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) involved in regulating over-the-counter (OTC) virtual asset trading services, along with the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), as the [...]

Background brief on development and regulation of virtual assets in Hong Kong Sources: Legislative Council 

As of the latest data, the cryptocurrency trading volume on centralized exchanges (CEX) reached $4.29 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, a significant increase compared to previous quarters. In [...]

Public Consultation on Legislative Proposals to Regulate Over-the-Counter Trading of Virtual Assets The Government today (February 8) launched a public consultation on legislative proposals to introduce a licensing regime for [...]

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong High Court recently tried a virtual currency robbery case. A female seller of USDT had successfully completed 4 transactions with a buyer, receiving a total [...]

Hong Kong police are investigating allegations of fraud against cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX after investors complained of HK$1.3bn ($166m; £134m) in losses. Eleven people, including popular influencers, were arrested this [...]