India’s debt-backed stablecoin challenge to US dollar dominance explained
As governments worldwide debate the merits and dangers of digital currencies, India appears poised to launch its own state-backed stablecoin...
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Hong Kong prices world’s first government bonds with tokenised settlement
The Hong Kong government priced a record HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) tokenised green bond offering on Monday, completing the world’s...
China doubles down on crypto crackdown as central bank vows to expand digital yuan
China on Monday reaffirmed its hardline approach towards virtual currencies at home, warning of the risks of stablecoins, despite growing...
Hong Kong schools ramp up property investment, leasing as city eyes education hub status
Hong Kong’s bid to be an international education hub is spurring investments in the city’s battered commercial property segment, with...
Capital Controls Doom Asia’s Stablecoin Dreams—Except in Hong Kong
Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets:In the lead-up to Seoul's Korea Blockchain Week, discussions about a...
First-mover advantage key to Hong Kong’s success as multicurrency stablecoin hub, says PwC
Hong Kong has a “huge opportunity” to become a global finance hub for multicurrency stablecoins but being a “first mover”...
China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its ‘people’s money’
BANGKOK (AP) — China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or...
Art investments gain ground in Hong Kong amid market volatility, global uncertainty
HONG KONG: As Hong Kong’s stock market shows signs of recovery, a new kind of investment is catching the attention...
Netflix-style iQiyi seeks US$300 million for Hong Kong stock market listing, sources say
IQiyi is seeking to raise US$300 million for a listing in Hong Kong this year, potentially becoming the latest US-listed...
Singapore boosts currency market dominance as daily volume jumps 12% to US$1.27 trillion
Singapore’s foreign-exchange market expanded this year, doubling in size over the past four years and widening its lead over Hong...
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