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Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong a key global hub for USDC cross-border payments: Circle CEO
Circle recently announced a partnership with Hong Kong-listed OSL Group to expand USDC offerings in the city.
1 May 2026 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
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Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says
23 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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United States
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
23 Apr 2026 - 7:08AM
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Artificial intelligence
Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:07PM
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Experts gathered at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong predict AI agents will lead the next leap in global finance with crypto, while how we interact with blockchain is likely to change indefinitely. Photo: AFP/Getty/TNS
China digital currency
Hong Kong seen leading Asia in push to scale stablecoins, HSBC says
Interoperability and real-world applications seen as key hurdles as city looks to unlock tokenisation’s full potential.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:32PM
Fintech
HSBC, StanChart-led group among first to get stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin in the second half of this year, integrating it into its PayMe and mobile banking platforms.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:05PM
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Banking & finance
OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid
Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
This photo taken on February 12, 2026 shows a Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looking at the latest bitcoin values on a smartphone in Hanoi. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
Hong Kong’s anticipated stablecoin licence by end-March does not materialise
Analysts say the delay is most likely administrative and that the overall plan is still on track.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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US-China relations
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Euro, Chinese yuan to end US dollar dominance, top economist says
Kenneth Rogoff sees yuan as a reserve currency within five years, Europe asserting financial independence and greater regulation of stablecoins.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:31AM
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Cryptocurrency
Has Hong Kong laid the groundwork to become a world-leading crypto hub?
With its regulatory clarity and superconnector edge, the city is drawing global crypto firms as it emerges as a premier Web3 hub.
21 Mar 2026 - 12:03PM
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HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks
The approvals would mark a milestone in Hong Kong’s push to regulate stablecoins while positioning itself as a global digital asset centre.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin initiative is part of efforts strengthen the city’s bid to become a global digital asset hub. Photo: Getty Images
United States
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun settles US fraud case for US$10 million
The SEC sued Sun and his firms for securities fraud in 2023, but put the case on hold following Trump’s return to the White House.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:53PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link
‘This marks an important milestone in the collaboration on financial innovation between Shanghai and Hong Kong,’ HKMA’s Howard Lee says.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:55PM
Cryptocurrency
‘Sentiment is bleak’: bitcoin declines amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin prices drop as much as 3.2 per cent to US$66,604 on Tuesday, before paring the decline.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:06PM
Fintech
Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?
Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.
17 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Tokenised gold is giving investors a new way to hold the metal, easing pain points around access, custody, transfer and trading. Photo: Shutterstock
United States
Bitcoin drops, driving US$2 trillion slide in crypto market value
The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell to a low of US$66,675.12, its weakest since October 2024, a month before Trump won the US election.
6 Feb 2026 - 2:38AM
Fintech
HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era
Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:37PM
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Bitcoin
Hong Kong crypto investors stay cautious but upbeat as bitcoin sell-off deepens
Bitcoin’s steep pullback has rattled global crypto markets, but in Hong Kong clearer rules on stablecoins are underpinning confidence.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:30PM
Hong Kong is hoping to position itself as a digital asset hub. Photo: Shutterstock
Accounting and auditing
Hong Kong accounting firms plan hiring spree and embrace AI to attract talent
KPMG, Deloitte and EY boost hiring and invest in AI to lift efficiency and attract talent amid rising demand for tech-savvy professionals.
29 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
Fintech
Why Hong Kong is emerging as the world’s AI crossroads between East and West
Hong Kong’s AI sector comprises 500 organisations, 290 companies and 183 investors active in finance, healthcare and government services.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:30PM
IPO
HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market
The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM
Blockchain
Coins in sand: how the UAE draws in the global crypto community
At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, insiders give credit to the UAE’s regulatory infrastructure and institutional adoption of digital assets.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, started regulating cryptocurrencies in 2018. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance
Swift tests blockchain with Ant International and HSBC in cross-border trial
By using the ISO 20022 messaging standard, the partners say they can make tokenised deposits interoperable with legacy systems.
11 Dec 2025 - 7:07PM
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin drops below US$90,000 as AI worries sour risk appetite
The fall signals renewed market jitters after the historic crypto crash in October.
11 Dec 2025 - 4:03PM
Hong Kong
Crypto exchange Gate weighs Hong Kong licence return amid high compliance costs
Hong Kong’s policies pose some difficulties and covering the cost of operating locally is difficult, founder and CEO Lin Han says.
8 Dec 2025 - 10:18AM
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