China state TV bashes Trump’s crypto policies in 30-minute special. New Telegram dark markets tie with Huione’s infrastructure. Asia Express.

Big rallies for Microsoft and Facebook’s parent company are helping lead stocks back toward more record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% in early trading Thursday.

SEC opens stablecoin Nigeria to new rules. Stablecoins help traders fix the naira’s volatility. Nigeria targets Africa’s top ...

Bond sales in Hong Kong dollars surged in the second quarter as issuers rushed to raise funds after currency interventions in the city drove down short-term borrowing costs to nearly zero.

Hong Kong plans to issue a limited number of stablecoin licenses by the end of 2025. The new rules focus on fiat-backed stablecoins to improve cross-border payments. Authorities aim to make Hong Kong ...

Insights Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime takes shape as China eyes alternatives to dollar-based payments Written by 36Kr English Published on 2 Jul 2025 6 mins read ...

June 30 marked the fifth anniversary of Beijing’s imposition of a heavy-handed national security law (NSL) on Hong Kong, which has altered the sociopolitical landscape of the city by undermining ...

Altogether, these developments represent Hong Kong’s final steps towards activating its regulatory regime for issuing and offering stablecoins.

Hong Kong's Upcoming Stablecoin Rules to Shake Up US Dollar Dominance, Deter Bigger Players The city has aligned its fintech push with China's de-dollarization efforts as new stablecoin laws take ...

Hong Kong to issue stablecoin licenses from August 2025, boosting crypto regulation, innovation, financial security, and global DeFi leadership.