Crypto Platform OSL Set for Brand Overhaul
OSL, a cryptocurrency exchange established in Hong Kong, aims to rebrand as part of its global growth. OSL announced a partnership with Pentagram, a global design firm, to lead a “strategic brand refresh” in a press statement. The goal of the relationship is to assist OSL in expanding its reach as it continues to grow […]
Hong Kong Extends Crypto License Deadline
HKDAEx, part of the Hong Kong Financial Asset Exchange Group, applied for the license on August 27. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange (HKDAEx) a new license to operate as a digital asset exchange, even though the application deadline had already passed before May 31. The […]
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Hit HK$2B, Led by OSL
For Hong Kong to effectively compete globally, it must attract larger inflows and increase engagement from retail and institutional investors. Hong Kong’s growing cryptocurrency investment scene has hit a notable milestone, with the total asset management scale of the city’s Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now exceeding HK$2 billion ($256 million). This milestone highlights the increasing […]
Hong Kong Regulator Targets Noncompliant Crypto Exchanges
A regulator in Hong Kong has expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing examinations of cryptocurrency exchanges awaiting full licensing in the region. The city’s regulator has granted initial approvals to certain applicants; however, completion of the licensing process is contingent upon complete adherence to SFC’s regulations. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) discovered that […]
Thailand SEC Unveils Sandbox for Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation
To enhance Thailand’s crypto economy, the SEC launched a Bitcoin and digital asset innovation sandbox. On August 9, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially launched its Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative aims to foster innovation in the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) and broader digital asset sector by offering a controlled environment where companies can […]