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HKMA Launches Fintech 2030 Blueprint With Quantum and AI Focus
Hong Kong's central bank unveils new fintech framework targeting quantum computing readiness, advanced AI applications, and DLT security standards for banks.
Binance Delists ACA, CHESS, DATA, DF, GHST, NKN on February 13
Binance removes six tokens including Acala and Aavegotchi from trading following periodic review. Users have until May to withdraw affected assets.
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.
Hong Kong Regulators Set 2026-2028 Sustainable Finance Roadmap
HKMA and SFC unveil three-year strategy to cement Hong Kong as Asia's sustainable finance hub, expanding taxonomy to 25 economic activities across six sectors.
EU Open Source Strategy Deadline Looms as GitHub Rallies Developer Input
European Commission's Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy enters final feedback phase with Feb 3 deadline. GitHub reveals 25M EU developers made 155M contributions.
The Great Un-Caging: How the SEC's 'Innovation Exemption' is Turning Your Favorite DeFi App into a Legal Bank
Effective January 2026, the SEC’s "Project Crypto" has officially launched its Innovation Exemption, a regulatory sandbox that allows decentralized protocols to operate with "conditional relief," effectively bridging the gap between rogue code and regulated finance.
HKMA Teams With Privacy Watchdog to Launch Joint Bank Fraud Examinations
Hong Kong regulators announce joint bank examinations targeting anti-fraud systems after HK$6.4 billion in losses from 35,831 deception cases in 2025.
Stellar (XLM) Makes Legal Case for Open Blockchains After AWS Outage Hit 1000+ Firms
Stellar (XLM) Foundation argues open blockchain networks offer superior resilience and regulatory access after October 2025 AWS outage disrupted centralized systems for 15 hours.
HKMA Finalizes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Phase 2A After Public Consultation
Hong Kong's central bank publishes expanded green finance classification framework, adding transition activities and climate adaptation categories to attract sustainable capital flows.
Hong Kong Banks Roll Out Elderly-Friendly Guidelines Under HKMA Push
HKMA and HKAB launch new banking guidelines targeting elderly customers and those with disabilities as Hong Kong advances its silver economy initiative.