Liu Jia, general manager of tokenization at HashKey, a licensed virtual asset platform in Hong Kong, said in an exclusive interview that in the previous stage, more attention was focused on the secondary trading market, and now is a good time to pay attention to the tokenization issuance market. The HKMA Ensemble sandbox is currently being promoted, and dozens of tokenization projects are also being discussed, and it is hoped that projects will be launched next year. Currently, HashKey Group has joined the HKMA Ensemble project sandbox. As one of the participants in the Ensemble project architecture working group with a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem, HashKey will first explore the tokenization and trading of real-world assets (RWA), including carbon credits, green assets, and money market funds. (Hong Kong Economic Journal)

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced today that it intends to rename virtual banks as digital banks. The HKMA clarified that choosing digital banks can be different from the existing "digital banking services" of traditional banks. Digital banks focus more on the business model and financial technology applications adopted by virtual banks, rather than their deposit forms. In addition, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority stated that the renaming of virtual banks to digital banks does not mean that only such banks can provide digital banking services in Hong Kong. (Hong Kong Monetary Authority)

Dr. Wong Tin-yau was appointed as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission today. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said that under the leadership of Dr. Wong, the Securities and Futures Commission will continue to implement the dual role of regulator and market development promoter, ensure the fair, transparent and orderly operation of the local securities and futures markets, and focus on reform and innovation to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial center. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission also continues to promote the development of the regulatory system, such as implementing a licensing system for virtual asset trading platforms to enable them to develop responsibly and sustainably. The Securities and Futures Commission also actively participates in international regulatory cooperation and standard setting. (Hong Kong Government News Release)

According to Odaily, Hong Kong-based Web3 as a Service platform iSHANG, in collaboration with Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited's corporate brand 3Business, has received support from the Cyberport Web3 Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme. The specific amount of funding has not been disclosed. The two companies plan to jointly develop a Web3 coupon enterprise solution named 'Web3-Coupon.'

On Oct 14, 2024, 11:31 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 65,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 65,071.609375 USDT, with a narrowed 3.88% increase in 24 hours.

1. OKX will launch PUFFER/USDT margin perpetual contract on October 14; 2. The list of winners of the Soneium Spark incubation program was announced, involving tracks such as DeFi and Web3 experience; 3. DeepBook: DBClaimNFT holders can now apply for DEEP allocation shares; 4. Binance postponed the launch of BNSOL as cross-margin collateral and BNSOL/SOL trading pair; 5. CoinGecko Q3 report: CEX spot trading volume fell 14.8% month-on-month to US$3.05 trillion; 6. DETH fell to US$500 in a short period of time, and the agreement's proposal to remove 3,154 DETH-WETH LPs has been passed; 7. Binance Contracts updates multiple U-based perpetual contract leverage and margin ladders; 8. Morpho responded to the oracle configuration error incident: It is an isolated problem in the risk management level, and the underlying protocol is safe; 9. Bloomberg reporter: Copper has hired Amar, former managing director of Goldman Sachs Kuchinad as new CEO; 10. Harris proposed a loan plan and supported a crypto regulatory framework to win votes from black men; 11. Analysis: Bitcoin started October flat and may start a seasonal rally in the second half of the month; 12. Kyber Network: KyberSwap may become Vitalik's trading choice due to the relatively high price of Meme coins on the platform; 13. OKX will launch GRASS pre-market trading; 14. Vitalik Buterin's marked address transferred 200,000 MSTR and more than 50 million EBULL to Kyber Network and others yesterday; 15. Scam Sniffer: A user who made 20 times the profit on MSTR lost $347,000 after confirming the transfer phishing transaction.

Hong Kong Web3 as a service platform iSHANG and Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited's corporate brand 3Business have received support from Cyberport's Web3 proof-of-concept testing funding program. The specific amount has not been disclosed. It is reported that the two parties will cooperate to develop the Web3 coupon enterprise solution "Web3-Coupon". (prnewswire)

According to Cointelegraph: Bitcoin is gaining momentum as it approaches a critical $65,000 resistance level. This week’s rally has restored optimism among market participants, setting the stage for a potential breakout. Here are five things to know as Bitcoin heads toward $65K.1. $65K: A Crucial Resistance Level to FlipBitcoin’s price climbed to $64,800 during the Oct. 14 Asia trading session, marking a new high for the month. Traders see $65K as the key resistance zone to break to unlock further upside. This level serves as a battleground within Bitcoin’s ongoing consolidation period, and overcoming it would confirm buyer strength.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewCrypto Ed, an analyst on X, noted that the recent dip to $59K has been invalidated by Bitcoin’s rebound, predicting a retest of $65K soon.Rekt Capital highlighted that resistance around $64,300—first encountered in August—has weakened over time, potentially opening the path toward $66,000.2. ETF and Retail Activity Remain MixedDespite Bitcoin’s rally, ETF flows remain inconsistent, with more cautious investors contributing to mixed results. Over the past week, three out of five trading days saw net outflows from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, with one of the largest outflows totalling $80 million on Oct. 10. However, this was followed by $250 million in inflows the next day.Retail interest remains subdued compared to previous bull cycles. Data from CryptoQuant shows limited participation from small BTC investors, with "plankton" wallets accumulating smaller amounts but selling quickly during price rallies.3. Whale Activity Strengthens Support LevelsOnchain data reveals whale buy walls across exchanges, which could help Bitcoin maintain momentum by neutralizing sell pressure. According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, these buy walls could provide enough liquidity to prevent significant drawdowns, supporting a potential breakout above $65K.4. Macroeconomic Factors in PlayMarkets remain volatile amid shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy and the looming U.S. election. The Fed is balancing rising inflation with higher unemployment, complicating the outlook for rate cuts. Fed target rate probabilities. Source: CME GroupEarnings season kicks off this week, with 10% of S&P 500 companies scheduled to report, adding more volatility to the market.Gold is trading near record highs, reflecting heightened uncertainty in traditional markets, which could spill over into the crypto space.5. Long-Term Bitcoin Outlook Remains PositiveDespite current uncertainties, analysts believe Bitcoin is on track to set new highs by Q1 2024. The 21-week EMA continues to act as support, and liquidation events—such as the $180 million in shorts liquidated recently—are working in favor of the bulls.Rekt Capital emphasized that Bitcoin is steadily working through resistance zones, increasing the chance of breaking into a new upward trend.Crypto Tony on X stated that even if Bitcoin faces short-term corrections, new highs remain likely by year-end or early 2024. Eyes on $65K Resistance ZoneWith $65,000 in sight, Bitcoin is on the cusp of a significant breakout. However, ETF flows, retail participation, and macroeconomic developments will play critical roles in determining whether the market can sustain this rally. A successful flip of the $65K resistance could open the door for further gains, with analysts eyeing the $66,000-$74,000 range as the next target.

As the U.S. presidential election nears, analysts like Michaël van de Poppe are gearing up for an altcoin season, predicting a potential breakout within the next 15 days. Van de Poppe highlights that the altcoin market capitalization, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, is poised for a surge, with market conditions hinting at a breakout in the … source: https://coinpedia.org/news/altcoin-season-set-to-surge-analysts-predict-u-s-election-will-be-a-key-catalyst/

According to Lookonchain monitoring, Binance institutional custodian Ceffu added 1,988 bitcoins (about $120.88 million) at $60,815 on October 10 and 11. 4 hours ago, Ceffu deposited 1,133 BTC (about $72.57 million) to Binance at $64,047, with an estimated profit of about $3.66 million.

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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surged to its highest level in two weeks on Monday, buoyed by mixed reactions to China's latest stimulus efforts and growing speculation that cryptocurrency may attract more attention than Chinese stocks. The leading digital asset rose as much as 2.8% before slightly paring gains to trade at $63,890 as of 6:55 AM in London. Alongside Bitcoin, smaller tokens like Ether (ETH-USD) and Solana (SOL-USD) also experienced upward momentum.

Singapore has chosen to keep its monetary policy settings unchanged, bucking the global trend of policy easing as the city-state’s economy showed robust growth in the third quarter of 2024. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which manages monetary policy through the exchange rate rather than interest rates, decided to maintain the slope, width, and center of the Singapore dollar’s currency band. This approach helps to curb imported inflationary pressures by keeping the local currency on a gradual appreciating path.

The overwhelming popularity of Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippopotamus, has caused significant traffic congestion at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province.

The rise of generative AI is pushing software engineers to acquire new skills, such as prompt engineering, to remain relevant in their roles. Despite fears of AI replacing jobs, experts emphasise that it will create new opportunities and enhance productivity in the software development field.

The cryptocurrency market closed flat with a market cap of $2.3 trillion. Geopolitical and economic events have had a significant impact on the crypto market.

United States Prosecutors are asking Heather Morgan to spend 18 months in jail for laundering 120,000 Bitcoins stolen from crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016.

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Cambridge University’s Museum of Zoology is launching an innovative project that allows visitors to interact with AI-generated voices of extinct and living animals to learn about their lives and the biodiversity crisis. The exhibits will provide personalized conversations in over 20 languages, aiming to foster empathy and raise awareness about environmental conservation.