Hong Kong
Discover the vibrant tech startup scene in Hong Kong. Tech in Asia provides exclusive coverage and insights into Hong Kong's tech ecosystem. Subscribe for our premium subscription or sign up to our free newsletter to stay updated on the latest news and trends.
HK crypto firm First Digital agrees to $250m Nasdaq listing deal
First Digital said FDUSD’s cumulative trading volume topped US$4.7 trillion by June 30, 2026.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Hong Kong fintech firm Qupital launches on-chain loans
Qupital said the system uses AI credit monitoring, Ethereum smart contracts, and USDC settlement to automate loan disbursement and repayment.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Hong Kong digital bank WeLab revenue rises 8% in H1 2026
WeLab Bank said its net interest income and net interest margin ranked first among Hong Kong digital banks.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
These are the most active investors in Hong Kong’s startups
Which investors are writing the most checks to Hong Kong’s startups?
Aya Lin · · 1 min readHong Kong ecommerce firm Buy&Ship joins TSE startup hub
Buy&Ship said the hub supports Asian companies with ties to Japan.
Minh Le · · 1 min readHong Kong seeks up to $2.5b in digital green bonds
The offering is expected to include US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, and offshore yuan.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readVisa, Reap to launch stablecoin cards in 100 markets
The partnership will extend Reap’s card-issuing infrastructure beyond Asia and Latin America to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Minh Le · · 1 min readAnimoca Brands pauses Currenc merger, delays IPO plans
Animoca has been private since its 2020 delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readGoogle, Apple seek talent as crypto payments evolve
Hong Kong now maintains a register of licensed stablecoin issuers.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readHong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down after 9 years
CoinEx processed just over US$70 million in 24-hour trading volume, according to CoinGecko.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read