Tags: #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says
Hong Kong is poised to take a significant step in the cryptocurrency landscape by issuing its first stablecoin licenses. According to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, this…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #POLICY
Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip
Thomas Lee recently addressed attendees at the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, emphasizing the importance of seizing investment opportunities in the current crypto landscape. He…
2/11/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #BUSINESS #MARKET
MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says
At the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, the chairman of BitMine discussed the potential impact of MrBeast's recent acquisition of neobank Step on the cryptocurrency landscape. This…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #FINANCE
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is taking significant steps towards the integration of perpetual contracts within its financial framework. SFC CEO Julia Leung…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #HONG KONG
ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list
The launch of CoinDesk index futures marks a significant development in the cryptocurrency market, as the NYSE owner has initiated trading in these futures. This move is expected…
2/11/2026 2 min read
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Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit
Institutions are increasingly driving the growth of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), paving the way for retail investors to potentially follow suit. This development marks a…
2/11/2026 2 min read
MARKET #MARKET #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY #MARKETS
Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Lily Liu of Solana engaged in a fireside chat with Michael Lau, emphasizing the importance of finance and the central role of Asia in the evolving…
2/11/2026 2 min read
SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL
Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering the growth of the local digital asset community. This announcement, made during…
2/11/2026 2 min read
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Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
Hong Kong is taking steps to establish itself as a pivotal player in the global cryptocurrency landscape. According to a local lawmaker and Web3 advocate, the city possesses…
2/1/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #REGULATION
Private credit may be the breakout use case for tokenization: Maple's Sidney Powell
Sidney Powell, the CEO of Maple Finance, has shared insights about the potential of blockchain technology in transforming private credit markets. He emphasizes that the most…
1/21/2026 3 min read
MARKET #BLOCKCHAIN #MARKET #REGULATION
Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has voiced strong criticism regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He described Trump's policies as…
1/13/2026 2 min read
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Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February
The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with CoinDesk, has announced that the developer event "Solana Accelerate" will commence on February 11. This event marks the beginning of…
1/8/2026 2 min read
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