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China’s Web3 White Paper Fuels Crypto Frenzy In Hong Kong; CZ Reacts

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Qadir AK

Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” the founder and CEO of , shares his insights on China’s recent release of the Web3 Innovation and Development White Paper. The timing of this white paper coincides with the impending rollout of Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency licensing system. 

China’s Web3 White Paper Unveiled

The Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission introduced the “Web3 Innovation and Development White Paper (2023)” during the Zhongguancun Forum. This document highlights the crucial role of web3 technology in shaping the future of the internet industry, creating a buzz within tech and crypto circles.

Hong Kong’s Crypto Licensing System

Hong Kong is emerging as a promising cryptocurrency hub and is set to unveil definitive guidelines for crypto exchange launches on June 1st, according to Julia Leung, the CEO of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). 

These regulations will enable retail investors to participate in the trading of major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), starting from June 1st. However, certain restrictions apply to crypto exchanges serving investors with portfolios below HK$8 million.

Exploring Further Initiatives

The SFC is not stopping at the crypto licensing milestone. They are actively exploring additional initiatives to evaluate the benefits of digital assets in financial markets. These include the tokenization of green bonds and the development of a proprietary Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for Hong Kong.

The convergence of China’s Web3 White Paper and Hong Kong’s crypto licensing system signifies a significant turning point in the intersection of innovation and regulation. As these developments unfold, the tech and crypto communities eagerly await the future implications and opportunities they may bring.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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