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Coinbase in talks with India's FIU for potential re-entry: TechCrunch

Coinbase is negotiating with India's financial regulator to re-enter the market after previously exiting, amid a reassessment of the country's stance on cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 13/02/2025 - 09:36 AM

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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council discusses new stablecoin bill amid crypto hub push

Hong Kong's Legislative Council discusses a stablecoin regulation bill aimed at establishing licensing and stability measures to become a leading cryptocurrency hub.

theblock.co • 22/01/2025 - 09:31 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

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Singapore bans Polymarket amid national crackdown on online gambling sites

Singapore restricts Polymarket access, aligning with other countries due to its illegal status, amidst a wider crackdown on unlicensed online gambling.

theblock.co • 12/01/2025 - 17:39 PM

Hong Kong introduces ‘supervisory incubator’ to guide banks in blockchain adoption

Hong Kong has launched a supervisory incubator to support banks in adopting blockchain technology, managing associated risks, and fostering innovation in crypto and DLT-based banking solutions.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 07:32 AM

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China’s central bank emphasizes crypto regulation in annual financial stability report

The PBOC's report highlights global crypto regulations, Hong Kong's licensing for crypto firms, and the risks of cryptocurrency in payments and investments amid mainland China’s ongoing ban.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 08:09 AM

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Malaysia orders Bybit to halt local operations over registration failure

Malaysia's Securities Commission has enforced compliance actions against Bybit for unregistered crypto trading, mandating platform suspension and halting advertising, exposing investors to increased risks.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 02:59 AM

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Asia’s crypto powerhouses: Singapore and Hong Kong lead 2024 regulatory advances

Asia's crypto landscape is evolving, with Singapore and Hong Kong leading regulatory efforts for exchanges, stablecoins, and asset tokenization as they prepare for 2025.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 12:01 PM

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Hong Kong accelerates crypto exchange licensing with four new approvals

Hong Kong has approved licenses for four new crypto exchanges, streamlining its licensing process amid competition to become a crypto hub and enhancing regulatory engagement.

theblock.co • 19/12/2024 - 06:39 AM

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Hong Kong to speed up crypto licensing as competition intensifies

Hong Kong is accelerating its crypto licensing process, launching a consultative panel, regulating stablecoins, and proposing licenses for crypto custodians to strengthen its crypto hub status.

theblock.co • 11/12/2024 - 08:00 AM

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