Hong Kong

China says crypto isn’t anonymous; HK, S. Korea tighten rules
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5 October, 2026

China says crypto isn’t anonymous; HK, S. Korea tighten rules

China warns crypto isn't anonymous as Hong Kong expands oversight of licensed crypto firms, and South Korea weighs legalizing market...
HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar
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1 October, 2026

HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar

HSBC RedCoin launches in Hong Kong as Asia's stablecoin use grows; meanwhile, the UAE pilots dirham payments, and euro stablecoins...
Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene
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23 September, 2026

Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene

The global landscape of digital money evolves as Brazil tightens eFX rules, Saudi Arabia exits mBridge, and Hong Kong advances...
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
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9 September, 2026

Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering

Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money...
Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives
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31 August, 2026

Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives

Hong Kong's stablecoin market gains a distributor bank as card transactions top $10B, while the UAE emerges as a model...