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Hong Kong Influencer Arrested Over JPEX Links, Exchange Shuts Down

JPEX attributed its liquidity difficulties to regulatory constraints and external market makers, leading to increased withdrawal fees and the suspension of specific services. According to various local media reports, Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), a former lawyer and cryptocurrency influencer, has been arrested by Hong Kong authorities in connection with the JPEX

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Three Chinese AI Firms Launch IPOs in Hong Kong, Targeting $280M

These IPOs align with the broader trend of Chinese companies seeking public listings in Hong Kong, driven by regulatory scrutiny and market dynamics. Three prominent mainland China-based companies, led by Beijing Fourth Paradigm, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software firm, have debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with initial public

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Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association

A Hong Kong-based social media influencer has been reportedly arrested after investigations around the liquidity crisis of the crypto exchange JPEX traced back their involvement.Hong Kong police reportedly arrested crypto influencer Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), who goes by the username ‘jolamchok’ on Instagram, for his association with JPEX, according to

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Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchanges JPEX Results in Arrest

“Recently, due to the unfair treatment by relevant institutions in Hong Kong towards JPEX, a cryptocurrency trading platform, and a series of negative news, our partnered third-party market makers have maliciously frozen funds,” the exchange said in a blog post. “They demanded more information from the platform for negotiation, restricting

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Hong Kong central bank warns crypto firms against misleading bank claims

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is taking a decisive stance against cryptocurrency-related companies that falsely present themselves as banks. Hong Kong cracks down on crypto businesses The HKMA has issued a stern warning to cryptocurrency-related firms that are misrepresenting themselves as banks or describing their products as deposits. According to HKMA,

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Hong Kong central bank warns against crypto firms using banking terms

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the special administrative region’s central bank, has issued a warning to users that crypto businesses presenting themselves as banks and using banking terminology could be violating the region’s banking laws. In a press release, the HKMA said that the use of certain banking terms may

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Hong Kong regulator warns on crypto firms mislabeled as ‘banks’

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has cautioned the public against crypto firms that describe themselves as banks or offer products termed as deposits. On Sept. 15, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public statement expressing concern over crypto companies labeling themselves as “banks” and offering what they describe as

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Hong Kong policymaker responds to Vitalik Buterin over regulation

Buterin shared doubts about Hong Kong’s crypto welcome party and laws during a Singapore summit, prompting an invitation from local regulator Johnny Ng. A member of the Legislative Council invited Ethereum (ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin to scope out Hong Kong’s regulatory atmosphere and assured Buterin of lasting crypto-friendly rules for compliant

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JPEX hikes withdrawal fee to almost $1k after Hong Kong watchdog warning

Crypto exchange JPEX has reportedly increased its withdrawal fee to up to 999 Tether (USDT) after receiving a warning from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The staff of the exchange has also been reportedly missing from its Token 2049 booth in Singapore. On Sept. 13, the SFC, Hong Kong’s

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