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Hong Kong Passes CARF Bill to Start Crypto Tax Data Exchange by 2028
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has officially moved toward greater fiscal transparency in the digital asset sector. On November 4, 2026, the Legislative Council passed the Taxation (Amendment) (Cryp…
Hong Kong to Implement Virtual Asset Licensing Framework by 2026
Hong Kong is set to significantly strengthen its position as a global financial hub by establishing a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset trading, custody, and advisory services. During the Hong Kong FinTec…
Crypto.com to Cease Consumer App Operations in Hong Kong by 2027
The major digital asset service provider Crypto.com has announced plans to terminate its consumer-facing mobile application services in Hong Kong. According to official communications issued on November 2, 2026, the pla…
Hong Kong Launches Project SAGE to Advance Agent-Based Finance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has officially introduced Project SAGE, a strategic initiative designed to foster the responsible development and integration of agent-based finance within the region's digital ec…
LME Explores Metal Tokenization in Hong Kong for Asset Financing
The London Metal Exchange (LME), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), is reportedly investigating the conversion of metal inventory into digital assets. This strategic move aims to utilize ph…
Hong Kong Sets Dates for Fintech Week 2026 and New VA Regulations
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has officially announced that Fintech Week 2026 will take place from November 2 to November 6, 2026. This announcement followed the sixth meeting of the Fintech Projec…
Hong Kong SFC Flags BTCC Poland Limited as Suspicious Crypto Entity
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially added a platform operating under the name BTCC to its Alert List of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms. According to the regulatory update iss…
Hong Kong Police Arrest Four in $14M Agarwood Crypto Investment Scam
The Hong Kong Police Force has initiated a crackdown on the BBB Group (Haohao Hao Group), a firm suspected of orchestrating a large-scale investment fraud involving agarwood plantations and digital assets. Following rep…
Hong Kong Reports 150 WhatsApp Hijacking Cases; Crypto Firm Loses HK$1M
Law enforcement authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning following a sharp increase in social media security breaches involving WhatsApp account hijacking. Over the past two weeks, more than 150 cases have been re…
Hong Kong to Extend Trading Hours and Integrate Digital Currency Settlements
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced a comprehensive plan to modernize its financial markets by extending trading hours and integrating blockchain-based settlement solutions. Speaking at t…