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Hong Kong Regulators Launch Joint GBA Financial Oversight Framework
HKMA joins inaugural cross-border regulatory meeting with Guangdong, Macao, and Shenzhen authorities to coordinate banking and insurance supervision across Greater Bay Area.
HKMA Signs Blockchain Trade Deal With Shanghai to Build Cross-Border Platform
Hong Kong and Shanghai sign MoU to develop blockchain-powered cross-border trade finance platform, connecting electronic bills of lading with CBDC infrastructure.
Hong Kong Academy of Finance Inks Fintech Research Deal with Tsinghua PBCSF
Hong Kong and mainland China deepen financial ties as AoF and Tsinghua PBCSF sign MoU covering fintech research, talent development, and policy collaboration.
China Imprisons Five for $166M USDT Money Laundering Operation
A Beijing court has sentenced five individuals for laundering $166 million using USDT, marking a significant crackdown on crypto-related financial crimes in China.
Bitmain Faces Record Fine as China Tightens Scrutiny on "Greenwashing" Bitcoin Mining
Bitmain faces a $3.7 million fine in China for greenwashing claims in Bitcoin mining, signaling heightened scrutiny and stricter regulations on environmental compliance.
Commodities Slump on China's Economic Headwinds
Commodity prices dropped 9% amid China's economic woes affecting demand, including COVID-19 and property sector issues. Crude oil prices fell sharply. Despite a positive long-term outlook, short-term risks remain.
China Alerts on Foreign Mapping Firms Using Crypto Rewards for Sensitive Data Collection
The Chinese Ministry of State Security issues a warning about foreign mapping companies using cryptocurrency rewards to encourage unauthorized sensitive geographical data collection in China, posing a threat to national security.
China Revamps AML Law, Targets Crypto Crimes
China is set to implement significant revisions to its Anti-Money Laundering Law by 2025, marking the first major overhaul since 2007. The amendments focus on including cryptocurrency transactions to combat rising crypto-related money laundering crimes.
UAE Central Bank Pioneers Digital Dirham Transfer to China via mBridge
The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions.
China Dismantles $2.2 Billion Underground Banking Operation Leveraging Cryptocurrencies
Chinese authorities have dismantled a $2.2 billion underground banking network that used cryptocurrencies to bypass financial controls, seizing $28,000 worth of digital currencies.