JD.com Registers ‘Jcoin’ as HK Stablecoin Regime Nears

JD.com Registers ‘Jcoin’ as HK Stablecoin Regime Nears

China-based e-commerce giant JD.com has reportedly registered entities tied to a potential stablecoin rollout just days ahead of Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations going into effect. JD.com, often referred to as China’s Amazon, has registered two potential stablecoin-linked entities, Jcoin and Joycoin, through its fintech subsidiary, JD Coinlink Technology, according to a report by Hong Kong…

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McDonald's Hong Kong property sale draws investor interest

McDonald’s Hong Kong property sale draws investor interest

McDonald’s reassured its commitment to the Hong Kong market amidst this strategic assessment. Credit: Robert V Schwemmer/ Shutterstock.com. McDonald’s is set to sell eight prime retail properties in Hong Kong, valued at approximately HK$1.2bn ($152.89m), according to JLL, the appointed sole agent for the sale, reported Reuters. Despite the sale, the McDonald’s outlets at these…

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Hong Kong’s Summer International Film Festival 2025: 10 must-see movies and programmes

Hong Kong’s Summer International Film Festival 2025: 10 must-see movies and programmes

Every summer, the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) stages Summer IFF, a mini showcase that presents a crowd-pleasing smorgasbord of brand new festival delights, future cult favourites and restored classics from around the world. This year’s line-up includes a number of highlights from the latest Berlin and Cannes film festivals, including It Was Just…

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