High-rise buildings are seen near Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, China, July 24, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAsia is promoting crypto clarity amid regulatory uncertainty in the U.S., and this could make the region more attractive to investors, according to industry observers.”Cryptocurrency regulations in Asia have moved along faster and with more clarity — green light or red light — than in the U.S.,” said Ben Charoenwong, assistant professor in finance at the National University of Singapore Business School.”This has made Asia the premiere location for much of fintech innovation,” said Charoenwong.Earlier this month, Hong Kong officially opened crypto trading to retail investors and upgraded licenses of two exchanges. HashKey and OSL can now expand their business beyond professional investors to now include retail investors.”It shows that virtual asset …
