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Hong Kong has been aggressively becoming a crypto hub in Asia since 2023. So there are many coins/projects that have a "Hong Kong vibe".

*Coins & projects associated with HK:*
1. *CFX - Conflux*
*Nickname*: "China/HK's Ethereum"
*Why HK*: The only public layer-1 blockchain compliant with China & HK regulations. Has government support.
*Function*: Smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs. Used for CBDC projects & HK asset tokenization.
2. *ACH - Alchemy Pay*
*Nickname*: "HK fiat-crypto bridge"
*Why HK*: HK-based company, focuses on payment gateway. Created a crypto QRIS that can be used by 300+ merchants in HK.
*Function*: So you can pay using crypto, merchants receive HKD.
3. *HKD1 / HKDA*
*Nickname*: "HKD Stablecoin"
*Why HK*: Being pushed by HKMA for a HKD-pegged stablecoin, to rival USDT/USDC. Several issuers have already applied for licenses.
*Function*: Transactions, remittances, DeFi in the HK ecosystem without USD risk.
4. *HYPE - Hyperliquid*
*Note*: Not a pure HK coin, but Hyperliquid exchange has a lot of volume from HK traders because HK regulations are becoming clearer. So it's often linked.
*Important things about HK crypto:*
- *Regulation*: HK has legalized retail crypto trading since June 2023. Exchanges must have a VASP license from the SFC.
- *Direction*: HK wants to become "Dubai of crypto" → focus on RWA, tokenization, HKD stablecoin.
- *Risk*: HK "theme" coins tend to rise due to regulatory sentiment. If regulations backtrack, they could have deep corrections.