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Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.

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Coinbase's Blowout First Quarter; Could Hong Kong ETFs See $1B AUM by 2024 End?
Coinbase's Blowout First Quarter; Could Hong Kong ETFs See $1B AUM by 2024 End?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the blowout first quarter of Coinbase where the crypto...
Coinbase's Blowout First Quarter; Could Hong Kong ETFs See $1B AUM by 2024 End?

Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)
Kraken's Indices Provider Anticipates $1B AUM in Hong Kong ETFs by 2024 End: Bloomberg
CEO Sui Chung sees South Korea and Israel as the next markets to list crypto ETFs.
Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Bitcoin price in April (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Risking Deeper Pullback as Crypto Markets Endure Worst Month Since FTX Crash
Recent U.S. economic data could prompt more hawkish forward guidance from the Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin price in April (CoinDesk)

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto
Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong’s bitcoin and ether ETFs failed to lift off on their...
Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto

BTC's price. (CoinDesk/TradingView)
Bitcoin Slips Under $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Disappoint
Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted in Hong Kong with dismal trading volumes.
BTC's price. (CoinDesk/TradingView)

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon
Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut
The volume of crypto exchange-traded funds came in at just over $11 million.
Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

Bitcoin price on April 29 (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut
Despite muted anticipation for the new products, an executive of one of the issuers reportedly expects that the first-day issuance of the Hong Kong offerings will exceed the U...
Bitcoin price on April 29 (CoinDesk)

Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs coming to Hong Kong on Tuesday (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)
Press Briefing With ChinaAMC Executive Ahead of Tuesday Launch of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Zhu Haokang is head of digital asset management and family wealth at one of the ETF providers, ChinaAMC, and expects initial subscriptions into the products will surpass those...
Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs coming to Hong Kong on Tuesday (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs are coming to Hong Kong (Allan Watt/Flickr)
Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst
One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings.
Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs are coming to Hong Kong (Allan Watt/Flickr)

Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec
Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs Gary Tiu discusses the ties between spot crypto ETF products in Hong Kong and the Chinese market. Plus, what the connecti...
Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec