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Read MoreHong Kong banks’ mainland credit cards will soon be available in mainland China, marking a significant step towards…
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) outlined 12 key initiatives under the SFC virtual asset ASPIRe roadmap to…
Hong Kong is considering approving new cryptocurrency and virtual asset products, including derivatives and margin lending for certain…
The Hong Kong Government has updated its Talent List, now covering 60 professions, with a notable addition of…
Bullish HK Markets Limited officially secured its Bullish Hong Kong VATP license on 18 February 2025, issued by…
TOPPAN IDGATE, a major player in digital identity solutions, has rebranded as TOPPAN Security. This change aligns with…
Tokinvest, a Dubai-based marketplace for real-world asset tokenisation, and HKVAX, a Hong Kong-based virtual asset trading platform, have…
FWD Group, a multinational insurance company based in Hong Kong, has announced the appointment of Andrew Weir, Dominic…
On 17 February 2025, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT announced their partnership…
With its estimated US$1.6 trillion in cross-border payments, the APAC region is poised to benefit significantly from the…
Gaorong Ventures, an early backer of major Chinese internet firms like Meituan and PDD Holdings Inc., has made…
Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech company, has introduced a Visa corporate card designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
Asian banks need technology investments such as AI to continue their growth momentum. The industry is robust, with…
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited announced its support for China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited, ChinaAMC (HK)on…
Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading to expand its markets and prime…
OSL Group (863.HK), a leading digital asset company, unveiled its new global branding today, 12 February 2025. The…
A representative from Invest Hong Kong has confirmed that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), are now…
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) SFC Thematic Review Report has flagged significant cybersecurity risks among licensed…
Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services company specialising in custody, staking, and market services, announced the completion…
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (Steering Group) met on 6 February 2025 to outline its…
Ant International has appointed Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately. In this role, he will…
OSL Group (863.HK), a publicly listed digital asset company, announced the renaming of CoinBest K.K. (CoinBest) to OSL…
Weixin shared its latest data on cross-border payments, international user activity, and Mini Program usage during the 2025…
Alipay recorded a 30% year-on-year increase in outbound transactions across its 90 million Alipay+ global merchant network during…
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted operational Hong Kong crypto licences to two cryptocurrency trading platforms, PantherTrade and…
Digital payments in Hong Kong grew significantly. In 2024, the use of digital payments for online transactions rose…
Nuvei acquired Paywiser Japan Limited and its license from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry on…
In 2025, fraud prevention strategies are non-negotiable. It’s a battle for trust. With cybercrime evolving at breakneck speed…
Alipay Tap! in Macao was recently launched, enabling Alipay and Macau Pass to expand their partnership to bring…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to global economic discussions and remained a key focus…
Wise has introduced enhanced cross-border payment services to Mainland China ahead of the Year of the Snake, offering…
















