The cryptocurrency market saw several important developments today, including a warning from Hong Kong authorities about cryptocurrency scams, a new filing from Grayscale for a cryptocurrency-based ETF, and progress on the CLARITY Act in the US. Here’s a quick overview of the key events.
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- A Hong Kong senior lost HK$6.6 million in three cryptocurrency scams involving fake experts.
- Grayscale files for the HYPE ETF, providing exposure to the Hyperliquid token.
- US lawmakers are close to agreeing to regulate stablecoin returns to protect banks
Hong Kong police warn after a senior man fell victim to a scam
The Hong Kong Police Cybercrime Bureau issued a warning today after a 66-year-old retired man lost HK$6.6 million in three separate cryptocurrency scams. according to ReportsThe elderly victim was first contacted in September 2025 by a scammer claiming to be a cryptocurrency expert. The scammer convinced the victim to invest, promising them guaranteed profits. The man transferred HK$1.4 million to the scammer, only to later realize he had been scammed.
Undeterred, the victim sought help from another fraudster posing as an expert to recover his losses. However, after paying a deposit of 600,000 yuan, the second fraudster also disappeared. In January this year, a scammer contacted the victim again claiming to recover previous losses. This time, the scammer instructed the victim to buy 4.6 million yuan worth of cryptocurrency, which the victim did. Once again, the fraudster disappeared, leaving the man without his entire savings.
Grayscale files of the HYPE ETF linked to the Hyperliquid symbol
In other news, greyscale foot With the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Hyperliquid’s native currency, HYPE. The proposed Grayscale HYPE ETF, if approved, would allow investors to gain exposure to the token’s price movement without directly holding the token.
Hyperliquid is a blockchain platform focused on decentralized trading of perpetual futures. The proposed ETF will initially track the price of HYPE, with staking possibly added later. Grayscale’s move adds to a growing list of companies exploring investment products tied to newer digital assets such as HYPE, as interest in cryptocurrency ETFs continues to expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
US lawmakers are working on a stablecoin return agreement
Meanwhile, in the United States, progress on clarity law is progressing. Reports suggests Lawmakers are close to reaching a preliminary agreement on stablecoin returns, a key issue that slowed progress on a draft cryptocurrency market structure bill earlier this year.
The proposed agreement would address concerns about stablecoin yields and its potential impact on bank deposits. If passed, the legislation could regulate how stablecoin issuers provide yield to their holders. The deal aims to protect innovation while reducing the risk of deposits fleeing the banking system. It could be an important step forward in regulating digital assets and stabilizing the cryptocurrency market in the United States.
