Virtual Assets

Bitcoin On Wall Street, Outcast in Seoul: South Korea Shows Crypto Cold Shoulder Amidst US ETF Boom
Bitcoin ETFs: Taiwan Takes Caution Despite Global Frenzy, Citing Crypto Volatility
Hong Kong Financiers Pen Letter To Lawmakers For ICO Portal In Bid To Boost Economy
Bitcoin ETFs: Taiwan Takes Caution Despite Global Frenzy, Citing Crypto Volatility
Hong Kong Financiers Pen Letter To Lawmakers For ICO Portal In Bid To Boost Economy
Investors Fume Over Hounax Scam, Blame Fraudsters On YouTube And WhatsApp Groups
OKX Follows PantherTrade Footsteps, Applies For Trading License In This 'Crypto Hub'

Virtual Assets Recent News

SEBA Scores SFC License To Offer A Crypto-Related Suite Of Services In Hong Kong
SEBA on Wednesday announced it has extended its regulatory reach to Asia.
Hong Kong's SFC Signals New Era Of Virtual Asset Adoption: Will Other Regulators Follow?
Hong Kong's key financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), released a circular with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Oct. 20, acknowledging the rapidly evolving virtual asset landscape and its increasing alignment with mainstream finance.
Hong Kong Investors Lose Faith In Crypto After JPEX Scandal: Survey
A survey conducted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's School of Business and Management shows a notable uptick in skepticism toward crypto investments among the Hong Kong populace.</
EXCLUSIVE: Bittrex Global CEO Discusses Blockchain, DeFi And Trouble With UK Regulators
Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch recently spoke with Benzinga about the transformative potential of blockchain, the UK's regulatory approach, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Taiwan Regulators Unveil 'Guiding Principles' To Regulate Digital Assets, Crypto
In a bid to streamline the burgeoning digital currency landscape, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has rolled out a comprehensive set of guidelines.
Hong Kong SFC Attempts To Clean Up Crypto Industry On Heels Of JPEX Scandal
Following the crackdown on crypto exchange JPEX, currently embroiled in a HK$1.3 billion ($166 million) scandal, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is taking decisive steps to bolster transparency and inve
Is South Korea A Crypto Nation? Citizens Declare Over $98B In Foreign Digital Assets
South Korea's taxation body revealed that this year, individuals and firms disclosed foreign cryptocurrency assets amounting to 130.8 trillion won ($98.5 billion).
Crypto Fraudsters Arrested In Hong Kong, Over A Billion Dollars In Assets Frozen
Hong Kong authorities detained eight individuals in connection with the cryptocurrency platform JPEX on charges of conspiracy to defraud.
Hong Kong Legislator Challenges Ethereum Founder To Visit City: Here's Why
Johnny Ng, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, has extended an invitation to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin to visit Hong Kong.
SEBA Hong Kong 'At The Cutting Edge Of Innovation,' To Become First Licensed Crypto Corporation In Hong Kong
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong granted an approval-in-principle (AIP) to crypto bank SEBA Hong Kong to offer crypto-related services.
Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange Set To Become Third Licensed Operator, Bridging Traditional And Digital Finance
Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) Friday announced it has received in-principle approval from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to conduct Type 1 and Type 7 regulated activities.
Binance's Dubai License A Sign Of Things To Come For Crypto Regulation
Binance's Dubai subsidiary has received the Operational Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Kuwait Implements Comprehensive Ban On Cryptocurrencies: What You Need To Know
Kuwait joined the list of jurisdictions implementing a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), as the country's main financial regulator, the Capital Mark
South Korea Revamps Crypto Regulation Laws, OKs Virtual Asset User Protection Act
South Korea's National Assembly has given the green light to the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, marking a significant stride towards establishing a legal structure for virtual assets.
No More Crypto Roller Coasters: Hong Kong's First Digital's Stablecoin Promises Smooth Ride
First Digital, a Hong Kong-based trust company and authorized custodian, announced the introduction of its new U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, which will be governed by regulations in Asia.
Bitcoin Broadcast On State TV: Is China Fueling The Next Mega Bull Run?
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has drawn attention to a broadcast segment discussing cryptocurrencies, complete with the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) logo, on the state-run China Central Television.
Crypto Lender Amber Group Shifts Focus Towards Institutional Business, May Shut Down Retail Operations
Cryptocurrency lender Amber Group is considering options for its Japanese unit, which may include a possible sale, according to Managing Partner Annabelle Huang. Huang revealed the firm's evaluation of the Japan operation is part of a strategic decision to shift its focus toward institutional rather than retail business.
DeFi A Grave Threat To US Security: Treasury Department Points To Two Huge Risks
Decentralized finance (DeFi) services are increasingly becoming a national security concern in the U.S. due to their vulnerability to large-scale thefts and cyberattacks, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Hong Kong Sets Sights On Crypto Dominance With Unprecedented Move To Ease Financing For Virtual Assets
Hong Kong is taking measures to position itself as a hub for virtual assets, as the city's regulators plan to hold a round-table discussion between cryptocurrency firms and bankers on April 28.
UAE Emirate Goes All-In On Crypto With Launch Of RAK Digital Assets Oasis
The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is launching a free zone exclusively for digital and virtual asset companies called the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO).
Titanic Gets The Web3, NFT Treatment From Artifact Labs & Venture Smart Financial
RMS Titanic Inc, the company responsible for preserving and showcasing the sunken ship, is collaborating with Artifact Labs and Venture Smart Financial Holdings, a Hong Kong-based asset management firm, to turn the physical artifacts from the tragic voyage of 1912 into non-fungible token (NFT) assets through Web3.
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Allegedly Borrowed Funds To Purchase Robinhood Stake
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars from Alameda Research to purchase a stake in Robinhood Markets, according to court records.
Brazil OKs Crypto Regulation Bill, Legitimizes BTC As Payment And Investment Asset
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro approved a crypto regulation bill on Thursday morning. The move establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the usage and trading of digital assets in the country, according to the federal government’s official journal (DOU).