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Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst

Hong Kong approved first batch of crypto-related spot ETFs by Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management, and Bosera Asset Management & HashKey Capital with lower management fees. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Boards the ETF Express

The approval of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong signals increasing institutionalization of leading crypto assets, potentially influencing mainland China. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Hong Kong Approves the First Batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Issuer Says

Hong Kong approved its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a significant step in embracing Bitcoin as an investment. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Hong Kong Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters

Hong Kong is likely to approve the first spot bitcoin ETF applications soon.

Asia, particularly Hong Kong and Australia, may lead in offering spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg

Hong Kong may allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Approval could open the door for significant Chinese investor participation in the cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

2 weeks ago

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs to Trade on 30th April: HashKey Capital

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin Spot ETFs, positioning the city as a key hub in the industry. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Likely Not Available for Mainland Chinese Investors: Bloomberg

Mainland Chinese investors likely won't be allowed to buy Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin ETFs due to China's strict crypto stance. [ more ]

Theregister

Hong Kong promises its latest social media law is not a ban

Hong Kong passed national security law Article 23 rapidly, with vague definitions and severe penalties.

The law targets acts like treason, secession, and theft of state secrets, aiming to safeguard national sovereignty. [ more ]

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Article 23: China hits back at criticism of Hong Kong's hardline new security law

China accuses western governments and the United Nations of slander over Hong Kong's new national security law.

The new law, known as Article 23, covers acts of treason, espionage, theft of state secrets, sedition, and foreign interference. [ more ]

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Slander': China slams critics of Hong Kong's new national security law

China accuses UK and EU of hypocrisy in response to Hong Kong's national security law

Article 23 expands punishable offenses in Hong Kong, sparking global criticism [ more ]

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US news

China Increasing Its Regional Power : State of the World from NPR

China passing controversial national security law in Hong Kong

China facing resistance in the Philippines over territorial waters expansion [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

Lionel Messi: Chinese fury as superstar plays in Japan after missing Hong Kong match

Lionel Messi played in a Japan friendly after missing a match in Hong Kong, sparking anger and conspiracy theories.

Chinese fans accused Messi and his club of political motives and trying to embarrass Hong Kong.

Hong Kong officials and fans were disappointed and angry at Messi's absence from the match. [ more ]

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Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent

Hong Kong lawmakers pass severe national security legislation with life imprisonment for insurrection.

Legislation linked to Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law and fast-tracked for approval within two weeks. [ more ]

time.com

What to Know About Hong Kong's Controversial New National Security Law

The new security law in Hong Kong, Article 23, seeks to expand and update laws concerning state security.

Efforts to pass the legislation are being resumed and expected to pass with the government ensuring only 'patriots' are lawmakers. [ more ]

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Hong Kong's article 23: what is the new national security law and what will it mean for human rights?

Hong Kong's government has announced a public consultation period for a new national security law called Article 23.

The law aims to strengthen legal mechanisms in response to foreign agents and advocates of Hong Kong independence. [ more ]

WSJ

Activist Flees Hong Kong After Re-Education Trip to China

Agnes Chow is exiling herself in Canada after being allowed to travel to China by Hong Kong officials in a patriotic exchange.

This exchange sheds light on Hong Kong's efforts to re-educate political opponents. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return

Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong activist, announced that she will not return to the city due to fears for her safety amid Beijing's crackdown on dissidents.

Chow was arrested in 2020 and received a jail sentence for participating in an unauthorized assembly under Beijing's national security law. [ more ]

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Music

Charlotte Adigery collaborator Bolis Pupul announces new solo album, shares "Completely Half"

Belgium-based electronic artist Bolis Pupul has announced a new solo album titled 'Letter To Yu,' set to be released on March 8.

The album is a love letter to Bolis' Hong Kong-born mother and is inspired by his roots and first visit to Hong Kong.

The first single from the album, 'Completely Half,' is a slinky synthpop track with a music video filmed in Hong Kong. [ more ]

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Education

Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'

Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.

The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.

The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China. [ more ]

Cointelegraph Magazine

Business

No civil protection for crypto in China, $300K to list coins in Hong Kong? Asia Express

Hashkey Exchange in Hong Kong has announced insurance coverage for clients' assets in its hot and cold wallets.

Hashkey plans to submit four major altcoins for listing approval to the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission.

BC Technology Group, the owner of OSL exchange, received a $91 million investment from BGX crypto group. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco

Gay Games XI in Guadalajara - San Francisco Bay Times

Gay Games XI took place in Hong Kong and Guadalajara.

Nguyen Pham, President of San Francisco Pride, attended the Guadalajara Games. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

3 days ago

Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge - and opportunity | TechCrunch

Hong Kong's favorable crypto regulations attract global attendees to its web3 festival. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Hong Kong launches Asia's first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong launched six spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, marking a historical moment for the Asian cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Record $8.5 Million in First Day Volume

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin spot ETFs with low initial trading volumes but potential for future growth. [ more ]

Coindesk

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut

Hong Kong's crypto ETFs had a soft debut with trading volume far below expectations. [ more ]

Coindesk

BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved

Bitcoin (BTC) rose 2.8% to over $66,500, with ether (ETH) at $3,240, following news of approved spot crypto ETFs in Hong Kong. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Chinese fund managers seek Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin ETF linked to BTC, attracting significant demand from Chinese investors through Southbound Stock Connect program. [ more ]

time.com

LGBT

Hong Kong Transgender Activist Henry Tse Receives New ID Card After Yearslong Battle

Transgender activist in Hong Kong wins battle for gender change on ID card after legal struggle, symbolizing progress for LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

Hong Kong may approve spot bitcoin and ether ETFs soon. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

4 weeks ago

Chinese Financial Institutions Turn to Hong Kong's New Bitcoin ETF

New applications for a Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong are coming from major traditional asset managers in Mainland China.

Hong Kong's Bitcoin ETF is attracting significant interest globally, signaling a shift towards broader acceptance of ETFs in East Asia. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Design

mirror maze's reflective pathways distort hong kong's harborfront

Mirror Maze offers diverse spatial experiences through multiple reflections of urban landscape.

Designers tasked with interpreting maze concept using chosen materials, creating non-directional explorations. [ more ]

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Design

Those who stay: the Hong Kong artists fighting for a brighter future

The exodus of people from Hong Kong due to Covid-19 and mainland China's growing controls is affecting not only family company owners and expatriate businesspeople, but also cultural workers.

While the numbers of departees are climbing, there are also individuals who are choosing to stay in Hong Kong out of a determination to bear witness and push back against the controls.

The extent of the art world exodus is uncertain and only anecdotal, and the permanence of departure is pure conjecture. The Hong Kong diaspora has always been fluid, and this applies to artists as well. [ more ]

Ars Technica

OMG science

Hong Kong monkey encounter lands man in ICU with rare, deadly virus

A 37-year-old man in Hong Kong is in critical condition after contracting a rare and deadly virus from monkeys.

The B virus, usually causing mild disease in macaques, can be severe and deadly in humans, leading to brain and nerve damage. [ more ]

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Coronavirus

Hong Kong's first monkey virus case what do we know about the B virus?

B virus transmitted from animals to humans is rare, but without a vaccine, caution is advised.

A rare human case of B virus transmitted by monkeys in Hong Kong, emphasizing the risk of wild monkey contact. [ more ]

Coindesk

Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Asset managers VSFG and Value Partners have applied for a spot bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong.

SFC is expected to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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EU says Hong Kong's new security law could affect its status as a business hub

The EU expressed concerns over Hong Kong's national security bill impacting freedoms and business status.

The legislation could have implications for international human rights law and freedom of individuals in Hong Kong. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Treason could mean life sentence under new Hong Kong national security law

The new national security law in Hong Kong tightens control and aligns laws with mainland China

Penalties under the new law are severe, including life in prison for certain crimes and an increased period of detention without charge. [ more ]

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Hong Kong carving its own path of repression | East Asia Forun

The Hong Kong government plans to introduce its own national security law in 2024, surprising many given Beijing's existing national security law.

The 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing has effectively crushed political dissent in Hong Kong, with the police and security apparatus now guided by mainland Chinese agencies.

The upcoming national security law may provide an opportunity for the Hong Kong government to fine-tune the regime and expand its remit to include measures against espionage. [ more ]

East Asia Forum

Will Hong Kong's National Security Law safeguard or harm its citizens? | East Asia Forum

The Hong Kong government plans to introduce its own national security legislation to fulfill Article 23 of the Basic Law.

The China-imposed National Security Law (NSL) will remain in effect during the process. [ more ]

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Law

Hong Kong tightens control with new national security law DW 03/19/2024

Hong Kong passes a new national security law mirroring Beijing's measures to crackdown on dissent.

The new law aims to outlaw activities like treason, sabotage, sedition, and espionage to safeguard national security. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Watch live: David Cameron speaks during foreign policy debate in House of Lords

Children are dying of starvation in northern Gaza due to severe malnutrition and shortages of essential supplies. Lord Cameron is urging Hong Kong to reconsider their national security law proposal that threatens freedom of speech and the press. [ more ]

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Pro-democracy activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung, a pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong, has fled to the UK and applied for political asylum after completing his jail term.

Chung's decision to seek asylum was due to constant scrutiny and surveillance in Hong Kong, which caused significant stress. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

David Cameron calls on Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai

Foreign secretary David Cameron called for the release of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai as his high-profile national security trial began in Hong Kong.

Critics have accused the Hong Kong authorities of weaponizing the new national security law to throttle the pro-democracy movement. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Jimmy Lai's son urges Cameron to demand release of media tycoon

Media mogul Jimmy Lai's son is urging David Cameron to demand his father's release ahead of his high-profile trial in Hong Kong.

Lai's loved ones fear he will die in prison under the China-imposed National Security Law. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Messi defends Hong Kong absence after fans boo

Lionel Messi defended himself after he was booed by fans for missing a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.

Messi expressed his disappointment at not being able to play and hoped to return to Hong Kong for a game in the future. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Fans boo as Messi fails to play in Hong Kong friendly

Angry fans in Hong Kong booed Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly after Lionel Messi did not play.

The Hong Kong government may reduce funding for match organisers Tatler Asia in response to Messi not playing. [ more ]

Coindesk

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $42K

Bitcoin analysts set $43,000 as a key indicator for a surge above $50,000.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has received its first bitcoin ETF application. [ more ]

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Running

This Week In Running: January 22, 2024

The Hong Kong 100k Ultramarathon marked the start of the World Trail Majors, a new nine-race global series.

Lin Chen and Guang-Fu Meng were the winners in the women's and men's races, respectively. [ more ]

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World news

China grilled over human rights record at UN DW 01/23/2024

China faced scrutiny of its human rights record at the UN, with a focus on Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

Over 160 countries addressed the hearing, with Western countries calling on China to end human rights abuses and repeal the security law in Hong Kong. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

Opinion | Jimmy Lai's Offense: Tweets and Op-eds

Jimmy Lai's trial centers around his support for democracy and concerns about eroding freedoms in Hong Kong.

The national security case against Lai does not involve selling state secrets or plotting assassinations. [ more ]

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