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Stablecoins inspire hope, and hype, in Hong Kong
RTL Today
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July 30, 2025
Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of cryptocurrency, but authorities warn against overplaying its future role in financial systems. The digital units have been...
ZA Global Backs RD Technologies with US$40M to Boost HK’s Stablecoin Ecosystem
Fintech Hong Kong
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July 30, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox ZA Global has led a US$40 million Series A2 funding round for HK fintech firm, RD Technologies (RD), marking a significant step in the development of a regulated...
Stocks diverge, dollar gains before tech earnings, Fed decision
News-Topic - North Carolina
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Stock markets were mixed in Europe and on Wall Street on Wednesday while the dollar rose further from recent lows as investors took a cautious approach ahead of earnings from US tech giants and the latest interest-rate call from the Federal...
Pyth Network brings Hong Kong stock prices onchain for global access
Coin Telegraph
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July 29, 2025
Decentralized oracle network Pyth Network has begun publishing real-time, onchain prices for 85 of the most valuable stocks listed in Hong Kong, giving builders and traders worldwide direct access to one of Asia’s most important equity markets....
Hong Kong-based Handa to invest US$ 250 million in Bangladesh, create 25,000 jobs
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Hong Kong-based Handa to invest US$ 250 million in Bangladesh, create 25,000 jobs Hong Kong-based textile and apparel chain, Handa Industries Ltd. Chairman Han Chun met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State guest House Jamuna...
Going for gold: UK spin-out wins $1mn for cool technology
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Dr Peter Lee (far right), Founder of the TERA-Award, presents the Gold Award and $1mn prize to Barocal for its solid-state cooling system that uses barocaloric materials to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional refrigerants. Barocol CEO...
Hong Kong equality watchdog issues mental health workplace support guide
South China Morning Post
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July 29, 2025
Hong Kong’s equality watchdog has launched a guide on supporting employees with mental health conditions in the workplace, recommending measures ranging from adopting flexible work hours to having regular short breaks. The 30-page guide was issued...
Intertextile Shanghai Home sessions will address tech, trends and trade
Home Textiles Today - North Carolina
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July 28, 2025
Shanghai – Forums and seminars will focus on four key themes at next month’s Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition. The bi-annual trade show’s programming will center around the subjects of NextGen, Palette, Connector, and Go-Green....
Hong Kong rules require identity of every stablecoin holder
Ledger Insights
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July 29, 2025
Today the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published several documents relating to the new stablecoin regulations which become effective on 1 August 2025. The regulator had warned that the anti money laundering (AML) requirements would be...
Stocks diverge, dollar slips before tech earnings, Fed decision
Tracy Press - California
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Stock markets diverged on Wednesday and the dollar slid further from recent highs as investors awaited earnings from US tech giants and the latest interest-rate call from the Federal Reserve. Market watchers also kept tabs on China-US developments...
Hong Kong’s ‘superconnector’ status highlighted in US-China AI talent flow
South China Morning Post
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July 29, 2025
More than half of the world’s artificial intelligence talent comes from the US and China, according to new research, which also highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a “superconnector”. The US and China accounted for 32.6 per cent and 22.4 per cent of...
Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world, with Asian cities dominating the top 10
Time Out
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When you’re trying to come up with the image of a city crammed with soaring buildings, Hollywood would have you believe that New York City is the one place that comes to mind – remember all those sweeping shots of the NYC cityscape in everything...
Scientists May Have Found A Way To Turn Moon Dust Into Rocket Fuel And Oxygen
BGR - New York
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July 29, 2025
While it might seem logical to think we can bring all the resources we need to build a moon base (like the one South Korea plans to put together by 2045) and thrive on the lunar surface from down here on Earth, researchers estimate it would cost...
RD Technologies Secures US$40 Million in Series A2 Financing
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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To accelerate regulated stablecoin infrastructure ahead of Hong Kong's new licensing regime HONG KONG, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RD Technologies, a pioneering Hong Kong-based fintech group of companies, today announced the successful...
China’s JD.com registers ‘Jcoin’ ahead of Hong Kong stablecoin regime
Coin Telegraph
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July 29, 2025
China-based e-commerce giant JD.com has reportedly registered entities tied to a potential stablecoin rollout just days ahead of Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulations going into effect. JD.com, often referred to as China’s Amazon, has registered...
Hong Kong stocks take a breather ahead of Fed decision and earnings reports
South China Morning Post
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July 29, 2025
Caution returned to Hong Kong stocks as the city’s benchmark fell from its highest point in three years, with investors gearing up for the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision and earnings reports. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 per cent to 25,316.44...
Hong Kong retail gets mainland makeover as Chinese brands move in
KrASIA
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July 29, 2025
The Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong was buzzing on a Friday evening in mid-June, yet not a single customer ventured into Prince Beef Brisket and Offal Noodles in the heart of one of the city’s top tourism and shopping spots. Just next door,...
Pavegen Chosen for Cyberport 5 Smart City Expansion in Hong Kong
Power Magazine
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July 29, 2025
Pavegen, a UK-based clean technology company pioneering energy and data generation, on July 29 announced it has been selected to deliver a flagship installation at Cyberport 5, part of the HK$3.7 billion ($472 million) expansion of Cyberport, Hong...
HongShan-backed RD Technologies snaps $40m in Series A2 round
Deal Street Asia
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ZA Global, the international business unit of Hong Kong-listed insurtech firm ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, has led a $40-million Series A2 round in stablecoin infrastructure firm RD Technologies, days before Hong Kong’s regulatory regime for...
HKTDC improves Hong Kong’s one-upmanship in high-value services
Web NewsWire
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July 29, 2025
– The HKTDC continues to assist SMEs take digital trade chances by co-hosting with the ICC DSI a masterclass on innovations such as electronic expenses of lading and blockchain. More than 200 SMEs participated. – Prof Frederick MaChairman of the...