Edwin Wong (KuCoin): Why Crypto Firms Are Moving BACK to Hong Kong

For years, the story was clear: crypto companies were leaving Hong Kong for Singapore.

In this exclusive interview, Edwin Wong (VP & Head of Risk Control at KuCoin) reveals why KuCoin shut down its Singapore office and moved operations back to Hong Kong… and why many firms may be following the same path.

What changed?

Why now?

And is Hong Kong quietly becoming the global crypto capital again?

Edwin breaks down the real reasons behind this shift — from regulatory clarity to institutional trust — and explains why Hong Kong could outperform Singapore, Dubai, and other crypto hubs in the years ahead.

He also dives into:

• The origin of perpetual futures (and Hong Kong’s role)

• Why US–China tensions may NOT matter as much as people think

• Hong Kong’s crypto ETF advantage and what it means for big money

• The difference between being “crypto-friendly” vs “crypto-ready”

• What the return of major trading firms signals for 2025

If you want to understand where the crypto industry is actually heading in Asia — this is a must-watch.

About the Guest:

Edwin Wong is VP and Head of Risk Control at KuCoin, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges serving 30M+ users globally.

📍 Filmed at Consensus HK 2026 | Bitcoin.com News

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🎙 Host: David Sencil

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 From Traditional Finance to Crypto

02:22 Regulation of Major Exchanges

03:05 Global Regulatory Differences

04:01 KuCoin’s Growth Strategy

06:59 Hong Kong’s Crypto History

08:25 HK’s Key Innovations

10:12 Top Crypto Cities (2017–2026)

12:33 Hong Kong’s Competitive Edge

14:12 US–China Impact on Crypto

15:20 Hong Kong vs Singapore