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Multiple complaints have been made to the police about a specified cryptocurrency exchange trading in virtual assets. The exchange had allegedly made false claims on its trading platform of the easy accumulation...

The need to strengthen regulation and supervision of stablecoins and other crypto-assets, has come to the forefront after recent turmoil in markets have showed weaknesses and volatility that regulators are getting increasingly concerned about.

Cryptoassets (e.g. Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies, NFT Artworks, etc.) have seized global attention. With dramatic fluctuations in value and enigmatic qualities, "crypto" has polarized...

Specialist technology companies will be able to apply for listing in Hong Kong from 31 March 2023 when a new Chapter 18C will be added to the Listing Rules. This opens up Hong Kong's...

On August 7, 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) issued a warning to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) engaging in "improper practices" under the SFC's new regulatory regime for VATPs.

As the number of listed companies from more established sectors increases, a number of jurisdictions in Asia have been expanding their listing regimes to facilitate the listing of companies from emerging and innovative sectors.

The ASIFMA report examines the key aspects of the tokenised security lifecycle end-to-end and how these processes compare to traditional securities.

Financial technologies (FinTech) have the potential to supplement or disrupt the financial services industry, with internet banking and mobile payment applications

On 11 December 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) issued a circular, which reminds financial service providers of the legal and regulatory requirements associated with Bitcoin ...

The ANT Group's, an Alibaba Group affiliated FinTech and payments giant, listing of its shares on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges has been delayed passed the initial date of early November.

China's Latest Position on Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Trade Mark Infringement

Innovative technology in China has made a spurt of progress in recent years.

In the game of which jurisdiction will become the crypto global king, Hong Kong is the latest aspiring fintech hub to announce enhancements to its digital asset regulation framework. No doubt this change...

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) recently announced the new regulatory and licensing requirements for virtual asset trading platform operators...

With the passage of the Stablecoins Ordinance (the "Ordinance") on May 21, 2025, Hong Kong has taken a big step forward to protect its digital asset market.

Fiona Chan and Alison Thomson, members of Appleby's Global Technology and Innovation Group recently attended the SPOT conference in Hong Kong ...

On 1 November 2018, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") issued a statement and circular that expanded its regulatory reach over virtual asset activities.