#Hong Kong

Hong Kong will issue first stablecoin licenses in March, signaling cautious embrace of digital assets amid global regulatory uncertainty.

Hong Kong's SFC announces framework for perpetual contracts, bitcoin-backed lending, and market-making for institutions. The move accelerates Asia's crypto hub race as other jurisdictions lag behind.

Hong Kong's chief executive announces imminent stablecoin licensing while positioning the city as a global Web3 hub, challenging Singapore's crypto dominance in Asia.

Hong Kong convicts activist's father in first family punishment case under security law, setting dangerous precedent for transnational repression

Hong Kong pushes ahead with stablecoin licenses despite Beijing's crypto ban. A controlled experiment or defiance? What this means for global digital finance.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai receives 20 years in prison under national security law. At 78, it's effectively a life sentence. Is this the complete end of press freedom in Hong Kong?

Jimmy Lai's harsh sentence under national security law marks a turning point for Hong Kong's media landscape and international relations with China.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai receives 20-year prison sentence under national security law, effectively ending his career as democracy advocate and symbolizing broader crackdown on press freedom.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives 20-year sentence under national security law. Analysis of the broader implications for press freedom, business confidence, and Hong Kong's future as a global financial hub.

CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 reveals the city's strategy to become a global crypto financial hub, while US regulatory uncertainty continues

Hong Kong's monetary authority will grant first stablecoin issuer licenses in March with strict criteria on risk management and AML controls. Only very few applications expected to be approved initially.

Legislator Johnny Ng outlines Hong Kong's strategy to connect East-West crypto markets through regulatory clarity and Greater Bay Area integration, moving beyond zero-sum competition.