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Hong Kong Crypto Romance Scam Costs Victim Over HK$1.5 Million
Hong Kong law enforcement authorities have issued a fresh warning regarding the rising prevalence of cryptocurrency-related romance scams following a significant financial loss reported by a local resident. According to…
Hong Kong Police Recover HK$35M in Gold Following Armed Robbery
On March 20 2026, Hong Kong authorities successfully intercepted a criminal group involved in a high-value robbery at Peninsula Plaza in Hung Hom. The incident involved the theft of 73 gold bars, each weighing one kilog…
Hong Kong Retiree Loses HK$7.6 Million in Triple Crypto Scam
The Hong Kong police have uncovered a sophisticated multi-stage virtual currency fraud that resulted in a 66-year-old retiree losing a cumulative HK$7.6 million over a six-month period. Starting in September 2025, the v…
Hong Kong Industry Leader Warns Against Misapplying Crypto Rules
The President of the Hong Kong Association of Securities and Futures Professionals (HKASFP), Chan Chi-wah, has voiced significant concerns regarding proposed regulatory changes for brokerage account registrations. The d…
Hong Kong to Grant First Stablecoin Licenses to Major Banking Firms
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reportedly preparing to announce the first cohort of licensed stablecoin issuers as early as next week. According to industry sources, the regulatory body aims to establish a r…
Hong Kong Family Offices to Boost Crypto and Private Asset Stakes
A significant shift in investment strategy is emerging among Hong Kong’s wealthiest investors, as family offices prepare to expand their portfolios into non-traditional sectors. According to a recent report by the Hong …
Hong Kong Police Investigate $1.28M Extortion and Crypto Theft
Law enforcement authorities in Hong Kong have launched a comprehensive investigation into a violent extortion case involving the theft of digital assets and physical commodities. A 25-year-old businessman from mainland …
Hong Kong Police Foil HK$1 Million Crypto Exchange Robbery in Sheung Wan
Hong Kong law enforcement authorities successfully intervened in a violent robbery involving HK$1 million in cash following a cryptocurrency-related transaction in the Sheung Wan district. On the morning of March 6, 202…
Hong Kong Regulators Launch GenA.I. Sandbox++ for Financial Innovation
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has announced a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IA), and the Mandatory Provident Fund Sche…
Hong Kong SFC Chief Urges Financial Shift Toward Blockchain and Tokenization
Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has highlighted the critical necessity for financial institutions to adopt blockchain technology amidst a shifting globa…