Tags: #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
Hong Kong is making strides to enhance its regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Recent announcements from various leaders in the region indicate a concerted effort to…
2/16/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #NEWSLETTERS
Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules
Recent insights from Consensus Hong Kong indicate that Asia is taking significant strides ahead of the West in terms of on-chain retail usage. This development is primarily…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #FINANCE
A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury
Pakistan's crypto regulation lead has emphasized the importance of digital asset regulation in emerging markets. This statement highlights the potential for cryptocurrency to…
2/12/2026 2 min read
MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #POLICY
Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins
At the Consensus conference, industry experts highlighted a significant shift among Asian institutions towards stablecoins. This trend is largely influenced by recent regulatory…
2/12/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery
In a recent commentary, Michael Terpin expressed concerns regarding Bitcoin's price trajectory, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may revisit the $40,000 range before…
2/12/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS
AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
The EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon showcased the impressive capabilities of AI-powered agents in software development. Winning projects, such as FoundrAI, exemplified the…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #TECH #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
At the Accelerate APAC event in Hong Kong, Solana made a significant push towards the realms of tokenization and payment solutions. The focus was on moving beyond the trend of…
2/12/2026 2 min read
SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL
OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
OKX Ventures has announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch a new stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWA). This initiative will be…
2/12/2026 3 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE #SECURITIZE
Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson
Input Output Global's Founder, Charles Hoskinson, announced that the Midnight blockchain, which emphasizes privacy features, is set to launch in the final week of March. This…
2/12/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ADA #BLOCKCHAIN #MARKET
BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
During a recent panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, a BlackRock executive highlighted the potential for significant capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market. The…
2/11/2026 3 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #MINING
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
The rising costs associated with housing have rendered home ownership unattainable for many individuals of Generation Z. This financial landscape has contributed to a sentiment…
2/11/2026 3 min read
OTHER #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026 #PERPETUAL CONTRACTS
Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say
Recent discussions among industry panellists highlight the growing pressure on traditional finance (TradFi) professionals to engage with decentralized finance (DeFi). The…
2/11/2026 3 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026