UK seeks to boost banking services from fintechs
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulators said on Monday they would create a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition...
Tagged: HK
Hong Kong tempts mainland China crypto firms in push to bolster financial hub status
HONG KONG, April 13 (Reuters) – After years of bankers quitting Hong Kong amid a security breach in China and tightening covid curbs, the city is...
Crypto firm Animoca Brands cuts target for new funds again – sources
HONG KONG, March 24 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-based blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has cut the target for its so-called metaverse fund by 20% to $800...
Exclusive: Binance Moves $346M for Seized Crypto Exchange Bitzlato
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Crypto giant Binance processed nearly $346 million in bitcoin for digital currency exchange Bitzlato, whose founder was arrested by U.S. authorities...
Exclusive: China to fine Ant Group over $1 billion, signaling renewal nearing end sources
HONG KONG, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Chinese authorities are poised to fine Jack Ma’s Ant Group more than $1 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of...
JD.Com fintech unit aims to win Beijing approval for HK listing as soon as year ends – sources
HONG KONG/SYDNEY, Nov 15 (Reuters) – The fintech arm of Chinese e-commerce firm JD.Com ( 9618.HK ) aims to win Beijing regulators’ approval to list in...
Asian stocks fall ahead of US CPI, crypto worries rise
SYDNEY, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Asian stock markets were tense on Thursday and the dollar held on to overnight gains ahead of the big test of...
Crypto game developer Animoca Brands raises $110 million
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-based blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has raised $110 million from...
Hong Kong-based fintech firms fall after a dizzying rally
Traders work on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 8, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Register now...
The crypto game company Animoca Brands achieves a value of 5.5 billion dollars after a collection of 75 million dollars
LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) – Blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has raised $ 75.3 million following a fundraising campaign that now values the company at $...