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Tokenization and Security Token Offering (STO): Cryptocurrency and Fintech Regulations in Hong Kong

To date, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap. Other popular and most traded cryptocurrencies include Binance Coin (BNB), XRP, Solana (SOL), Car...

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Virtual Assets

Stablecoins, NFTs, VATP Licence and Type 9 Licence Uplift: Recent Developments in Cryptocurrencies and Virtual Assets in Hong Kong

Cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile, where fortunes could be made and lost in the blink of an eye. The collapse of the LUNA token, de-peg of stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and bankruptcy of F...

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Fintech Licensing

6 Crypto and Fintech Payment Licences You Need to Know

The MSO licence is what you need if you operate a payment business in Hong Kong. It is administered by the Customs and Excise Department in Hong Kong. Airwallex, LianLian, RD and RedotPay ar...

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Tokenization

Launching RWA and tokenization products for fund raising in fintech and crypto companies

RWA refers to the tokenization of real world assets by bringing them on-chain for trading through blockchain technology. It enables the issuer to raise funds in the blockchain world with ref...

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