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This article provides an in-depth analysis of the development of Hong Kong's cryptocurrency policies in 2024, reviewing the evolution of regulation since 2014. It explores the roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), as well as key policy measures like the licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP). The article serves as a comprehensive policy guide by examining Hong Kong's regulatory framework, legal requirements, and market positioning in the cryptocurrency space. Additionally, it discusses Hong Kong's strategic role as an international financial center in the global cryptocurrency market and the opportunities and challenges under the regulatory environment. Whether you're a market participant, investor, or policy researcher, this article helps you understand Hong Kong's cryptocurrency policies' current state and future direction.

Imagine waking up to find that your bank account or crypto wallet has been frozen, leaving you unable to access your funds. It’s a situation more people are finding themselves in as banks and centralized exchanges (CEXs) enforce stringent regulations under the banner of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention.

This article summarizes the background of CFTC's regulatory enforcement cases against DeFi protocols, internal dissent within the CFTC, and analyzes the subsequent impact on the DeFi industry and response strategies.

Discover how MetaTrust Labs is transforming Web3 security with cutting-edge tools like MetaScan, MetaScout, and MetaScore. Learn about their advanced technology, use cases, and how they’re shaping the future of decentralized applications.

The philosophy behind prediction markets is intriguing. Participants, aiming for profit, view free markets as the most effective information aggregation system, thus making predictions about real-world events. Cryptocurrencies have significantly reduced transaction friction in prediction markets, providing a better and more efficient market mechanism. Moreover, the concepts of smart contracts and AMMs have introduced enhanced market mechanisms to prediction markets.

Codex is an innovative project in the stablecoin space, aiming to build a universal electronic cash system. With its uniquely modular and multi-chain architecture tailored specifically for stablecoins and a robust ecosystem, Codex demonstrates significant growth potential. Through advanced technologies such as Codex Chain, Codex API, Codex FX, as well as Stargate and Conduit, Codex provides businesses with an efficient, secure, and easily integrated stablecoin ecosystem.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 14, Bitcoin declined to $84,514, while Ethereum fell to $1,619. Despite the broader market pullback, on-chain activity remains strong, with Ethereum setting a new record by processing $1.18 trillion in stablecoin transfers over the past 30 days—highlighting continued capital flow and user engagement. In contrast, the NFT market continues to shrink, as both trading volumes and active user numbers have declined sharply. The SEC has proposed a new crypto regulatory sandbox, signaling a potential shift toward more flexible and innovation-friendly policymaking. At the same time, Pump.fun has seen its daily trading volume collapse by 99%, and its token "graduation rate" has slowed significantly, reflecting a cooling of speculative fervor on the Solana network. Amid these developments, Gate.io has announced a major brand revamp, unveiling its new Chinese name "Damen" (meaning "The Gate"), which represents its commitment to embracing the next wave of growth in the Web3 era.

Crypto liquidity pools are the backbone of DeFi trading, but fake liquidity pools exploit fraudulent tactics to deceive investors. This article explores how to avoid scams by conducting due diligence, checking token distribution, and verifying locked liquidity, while also highlighting the increasing global regulatory focus on DeFi.

This article will combine Uniswap Labs’ SEC response article and its relatively compliant governance structure to see why the SEC filed a lawsuit that is impossible to win?

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 2, BTC and ETH continued to consolidate with weak short-term technical structures, as overall market sentiment turned cautious. Among trending tokens, CALCIFY surged over 42% following multiple exchange listings, while SUN and VENOM saw short-term gains driven by TRON community activity and a high-profile AMA, respectively. On the macro front, Gate surpassed 30 million registered users and advanced its global compliance efforts, the U.S. SEC fast-tracked approval for Grayscale’s GDLC to be listed, and Malaysia proposed easing token listing regulations.

Banking, long considered a neutral utility, has become a battleground for cultural, political, and economic conflicts. The question we must ask is: when financial access becomes weaponized, who decides who gets to participate in the modern economy?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Blackrock's tokenized fundThe BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund（ BUIDL）, examining how it operates and how it connects traditional finance to the crypto world through USDC bridging in DeFi."

This article makes an in-depth analysis of how PayFi (Payment Finance) combines blockchain technology and DeFi to create a new financial market. It also explores its core elements, application scenarios, and market potential, and discusses the technical architecture and challenges of Web3 payments.

What are Meta Transactions (ERC-2771)? (2025) Learn about this standard and meta transactions. Explore its benefits, mechanics, and 2025 latest developments including expanded real-world applications in gaming and NFT platforms, Biconomy's multi-chain relayer advancements, improved ecosystem integration, and enhanced security frameworks driving mainstream blockchain adoption through gasless interactions.

This analysis explores the latest developments in EU cryptocurrency policies, focusing on the MiCA regulation and its major regulatory initiatives for 2024. The study examines how the EU's framework impacts digital finance through technological innovation support, market regulation improvements, investor protection mechanisms, and cross-border financial cooperation. Through comparisons with US and Russian policies, it investigates how the EU's regulatory approach influences the global cryptocurrency landscape, providing comprehensive insights into this evolving sector.