Hong Kong virtual banks eye Web3 growth despite regulatory hurdles
Despite capturing just 0.3% of retail bank assets, Hong Kong’s virtual banks are exploring opportunities in the Web3 space.
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Despite capturing just 0.3% of retail bank assets, Hong Kong’s virtual banks are exploring opportunities in the Web3 space.
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