Hong Kong lawmaker swipes at US lack of ‘clarity’ as city eyes global crypto lead

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Hong Kong has signalled its ambitions for greater global influence in the digital asset industry, with a lawmaker taking a subtle swipe at US crypto regulatory efforts at one of the city’s largest Web3-themed events.“We can be a little bit more aspirational now that we have a strong hold locally,” said Eric Yip Chee-hang, executive director of intermediaries at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). “We should also expand our influence by [increasing] exposure internationally.”Hong Kong...