Fosun drives up interest for Hong Kong stock performance-linked tokens on blockchains

Fosun drives up interest for Hong Kong stock performance-linked tokens on blockchains

A subsidiary of Fosun International this week marked a new milestone in bringing traditional financial instruments onto a blockchain infrastructure, which it touted as Asia’s first “comprehensive” technical solution for stock performance-linked tokens. Fosun Wealth Holdings-backed start-up Finloop Finance Technology Holding collaborated with FinChain, a Web3 brand under Fosun Wealth, in creating the new solution…

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Yunfeng Financial invests US$44 million in ether amid Hong Kong’s virtual asset push

Yunfeng Financial invests US$44 million in ether amid Hong Kong’s virtual asset push

Yunfeng Financial Group, backed by Alibaba Group Holding founder Jack Ma, said it was investing in the cryptocurrency ether as part of its reserve assets, as the company expands into Web3 amid Hong Kong’s digital asset initiative. To date, Hong Kong-listed Yunfeng has invested US$44 million to acquire 10,000 ether for its “strategic reserve”, according…

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Singapore’s crypto crackdown on unlicensed exchanges could drive liquidity to Hong Kong

Singapore’s crypto crackdown on unlicensed exchanges could drive liquidity to Hong Kong

Hong Kong could benefit from Singapore’s recent move to oust unlicensed cryptocurrency companies, according to analysts, potentially leading to a significant injection of liquidity. On May 30, the Monetary Authority of Singapore instructed cryptocurrency firms incorporated in the city and offering services abroad to acquire a licence or leave the country. Singapore’s central bank subsequently…

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Ant Group’s tech unit picks Hong Kong for global headquarters amid AI, Web3 push

Ant Group’s tech unit picks Hong Kong for global headquarters amid AI, Web3 push

Ant Digital Technologies, the technology arm of Ant Group, has chosen Hong Kong for its international headquarters in a show of commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies, the unit announced on Tuesday. The subsidiary cited Hong Kong’s role as a “bridgehead” for its global strategy. The company plans to establish joint laboratories with…

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Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

A Hong Kong lawmaker urged global investors to maintain confidence in the city’s Web3 industry after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged “loopholes” in local financial regulations. Hong Kong had “a legal basis and a healthy environment” to protect international investors and the city’s Web3 sector, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-chong wrote on Thursday…

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Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

A Hong Kong lawmaker urged global investors to maintain confidence in the city’s Web3 industry after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged “loopholes” in local financial regulations. Hong Kong had “a legal basis and a healthy environment” to protect international investors and the city’s Web3 sector, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-chong wrote on Thursday…

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