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Indonesia's Crypto Exchange Launches In 2023

The most recent information suggests that as part of Indonesia’s continuous attempt to update the legislative framework that governs cryptocurrencies, the country intends to operate a cryptocurrency exchange in the year 2023.

It is expected that users will be able to use the platform in advance of the transition in regulatory power from the commodities authority to the securities authority.

Didid Noordiatmoko, the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency of Indonesia (Bappebti), made the announcement on January 4 that a cryptocurrency exchange has to be formed in Indonesia this year.

This step is being made as a part of a larger push to restructure the financial system that was launched in December of 2022.

As a result of this shift, during the next two years, the Financial Services Authority will take over the supervision of cryptocurrencies from Bappebti, an institution whose major focus is on commodities. This transition will take place in accordance with the change (FSA).

The Financial Industry Development and Reinforcement legislation (P2SK), which was approved by the House of Representatives of Indonesia on December 15, 2018, will now function as the primary legal reference in the financial service sector. This change will take effect on January 1, 2019.

In spite of the fact that the government of Indonesia has, as of 2017, placed an absolute ban on the use of cryptocurrencies for making payments, it is generally accepted that trading in digital assets is legal in Indonesia. This is the case despite the fact that the government of Indonesia has banned the use of cryptocurrencies for making payments.

Noordiatmoko said in the first few days of January that the value of cryptocurrency transactions in the country declined by half in 2022, dropping from 859.4 trillion Indonesian rupiahs ($55 million) to 296.66 trillion ($19 million). This information was provided in the first few days of January.

Perry Warjiyo, the Governor of the Bank of Indonesia, made the announcement in the month of December that the conceptual design of a digital rupiah, a currency that would be the equal of the country’s fiat currency, would be made available for public debate and would be released. He described the digital rupiah as “a currency that would be the equivalent of the country’s fiat currency.”

Crypto Service Tap Global Gets First 2023 UK Stock Market Listing.

In a press release that was distributed by the company on January 10, it was stated that the cryptocurrency app Tap Global would be the first company to be listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE). Tap Global is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

The completion of a reverse takeover by Quetzal Capital was fruitful and led to the company’s listing on the stock exchange.

Tap gives people living in the United Kingdom and the European Union access to a variety of financial services, including fiat banking, a cryptocurrency swap service that obtains cryptocurrency from partner exchanges, as well as access to staking and DeFi protocols.

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission acts as if the app were a bank so that it can monitor and regulate it.

In order to complete the acquisition of the company, Quetzal not only traded 20.5 million British pounds ($24.9 million) of its own stock for ownership of Tap Global, but it also issued additional shares with a value of 3.1 million pounds ($3.8 million) in the company. This money will be used, to boost marketing expenditure and drive worldwide development.

David Carr, the chief executive officer of Tap Global, acknowledged that the decision of the company to list on a public exchange raised some eyebrows. This was due to the fact that the move was made so soon after the demise of FTX and at a time when the cryptocurrency industry is experiencing greater suspicion.

Tap, on the other hand, arrived at the conclusion that it would go ahead with the listing in order to offer people living in the UK an alternative that is subject to regulation.

The failure of FTX in November has led to increased vigilance on the part of both regulatory bodies and individual customers in their monitoring of applications that facilitate cryptocurrency trading.

Recent reports suggest that the cryptocurrency exchange known as Binance is attracting the attention of regulatory bodies in the United States.

Coinbase, the one and only cryptocurrency exchange that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has seen a decrease in its revenue as a direct result of lower trading volumes.

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Announces Sponsorship

[Singapore] On 16-17 February 2023, thousands will descend on Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, Singapore, for attending Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023, the most interactive event on Blockchain, Exchanges, Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, Mining, Gaming, Online Payments, Investment and FinTech industry. EMCD and Gresham International are set to be partners in this event. This event will be hosted by FINEXPO.EMCD tech has come forward to sponsor Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023. EMCD Tech is one of the leading developers of software for mining and transferring crypto assets since 2017. With over 115,000 customers around the world, EMCD has 7 crypto products in the ecosystem. According to Blockchain Life, EMCD is ‘The Best Mining Service’ in 2021. EMCD Tech develops their digital asset management with offices in Hong Kong and Moscow.Gresham International, the market leaders Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Gaming Legal Services, announced the sponsorship with Blockchain fest Singapore 2023. Since 2015, they have assisted entrepreneurs, companies, governments, and groups launch their currency or token offering to market. Calculated to date, they have assisted companies raise over $1 Billion during the raise periods. They adopt a consultative approach to help people understand the market, compliance issues, and practicality problems surrounding the cryptocurrency market.

Blockchain Fest Singapore will also invite founders and executives of leading international companies and share views on the industry’s current situation. Some of the founders and experts are invited to become speakers at this event. You will meet Eloisa Marchesoni, a Tokenomics Engineer focusing on token model architecture, token macro/micro economics structure, crypto market simulations and gamification strategies for Web3 businesses. She is currently a partner to VCs and accelerator, while also working as an advisor for self funded crypto startups which she has been doing since 2018. She will speak about Tokenomics : Guaranteeing the Sustainability of Web3.Tobias Bauer, is the Principal at Blockchain Founders Fund which invests in and ventures builds top-tier startups. He is a Startup Mentor for 500 Startups, APX, PlugAndPlay, NUMA New York, Alchemist Accelerator, and a Venture Partner of Republic. He worked in the investment team of Chinaccelerator, one of the global elite accelerator programs operated by the venture fund SOSV with $907M+ AUM in China. Furthermore, he worked for the German Government in Thailand where he co-organized the NSTF, a career fair with 1.1M visitors, in order to enable students to build their professional career. In the past, he has lived in 9 different countries across 15 cities and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and German.

We also have a speaker from Switzerland, the CEO and co-founder of Verum Capital, Matthias Wessel. Verum Capital is a leading Web3 venture studio based in Zurich. Matthias is a lecturer at the University of St.Gallen & Bocconi University and a Working Group member of WEF (Digital Transformation). Verum Capital designs, builds, and invests in decentralized technology. With 13 portfolio companies, 30+ projects, and 90+ engagements under their belt, the Verum team works with VCs, investors, and network foundations to create new, valuable DeFi products and ventures.

With this event, attendees will be able to learn, earn, and also exchange insights and experiences as well as pick up first-hand skills from market leaders with the option of P2P communication. A huge advantage of Blockchain Fest 2022 Singapore is the tremendous networking opportunities that arise due to the casual environment. Book your ticket now on https://blockchain-fest.asia/#top. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, grab your tickets while they are still available.

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Wraps Up with Great Success

[Singapore, February 17, 2023] – Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 came to a joyous and successful end at Marina Bay Sands Singapore on February 16-17, 2023. With approximately 4800 attendees, including well-known speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and media, the event was a perfect platform for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry to gather, learn and connect.

The two-day event featured a jam-packed schedule of keynote speeches and panel discussions that addressed a wide range of topics related to blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The event offered a complete look into the latest advancements in the field and provided participants with the opportunity to engage with industry experts to gain valuable insights into the sector.

The event kicked off with an opening ceremony by the organizers followed by an insightful keynote speech by a renowned blockchain speaker. The speeches and discussion that followed covered various topics that included blockchain applications in industries like finance, supply chain, future of cryptocurrencies, the impact of blockchain on the economy, blockchain security, privacy, and regulation, and more. Notable speakers, including industry experts and thought leaders, from around the world shared their knowledge and insights on the current and future state of the blockchain industry. The interactive sessions provided participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and insights into the latest advancements in the sector while also allowing them to interact with other attendees.

The event also featured a full day of activities, including speaking seminars and panel discussions, lucky draws, live performances, and other entertainment activities. Participants had the opportunity to network with industry leaders and meet blockchain startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. The attendees were fully engaged throughout the day due to the interesting programs, and the event was a great opportunity for them to make valuable connections with peers in the industry. This event provides attendees with a platform to network with industry leaders, attend educational sessions, and discover new blockchain startups and solutions. Everyone interested in investing and trading crypto, as well as anyone who is motivated to learn, attending this event.

We are delighted to announce the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors for the upcoming conference. Our Platinum Sponsor, CHAINUP, has been an invaluable partner in making this event a success. Their contributions have allowed us to provide a comprehensive and engaging program for all attendees. In addition to CHAINUP, we are also grateful for the support of our Gold Sponsors: Coinstore, IamFuture, PGCHAIN, XPayBack Pte Ltd, and PRIMEXBT. These companies have shown a commitment to the advancement of the industry and we are proud to have them as partners. We are also excited to showcase the innovative solutions of our Exhibitors, including Gresham, EMCD Tech Ltd, Giraffe AI Labs Pte Ltd, EC Innovations Pte Ltd, DEFILABS, and LBank. With a total of 12 companies exhibiting, we are confident that our attendees will have access to the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

In conclusion, Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 was a valuable platform for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry to come together to learn, share insights, and make valuable connections. The event provided attendees with an opportunity to engage with industry leaders and learn about the latest advancements in the field through interactive keynotes and panel discussions at the conference. The success of the event is a testament to the growing interest and relevance of blockchain and cryptocurrency in today’s world. For more information and highlights of the event, visit the Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 website.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to Speak at the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival

HONG KONG, 6 March 2023 – Binance Founder and CEO Mr. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) confirms his attendance at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023. Mr. Zhao will be the closing speaker on the Opening Day of the conference, 12 April 2023, and will deliver his speech virtually

About Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of successful startups. He launched Binance in July 2017 and, within 180 days, grew Binance into the largest digital asset exchange in the world by trading volume. A pioneer within the blockchain industry, CZ has built Binance into the leading blockchain ecosystem, comprised of Binance Exchange, Labs, Launchpad, Academy, Research, Trust Wallet, Charity, NFT, and more. CZ spent his youth flipping burgers before studying at McGill University Montreal. In 2005, CZ quit his role as head of the Bloomberg Tradebook Futures Research & Development team and moved to Shanghai to start Fusion Systems. Soon thereafter, he learned about Bitcoin and joined Blockchain.com as Head of Technology.

Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global virtual asset hub

The Policy Statement on Development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong issued by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong on 31 October 2022 introduced the policies formulated by the Hong Kong government to develop and grow the city’s virtual asset industry and ecosystem. This was one of the reasons why Hong Kong was chosen as the city to host the inaugural Web3 Festival. The Hong Kong government has been actively working on the development of virtual assets industry by launching tokenized green bonds,and e-HKD, amongst a host of initiatives.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will invite regulatory representatives to introduce the Hong Kong Government’s latest regulatory policies and the way forward for the virtual asset industry. This will hopefully help digital asset projects who are pondering a move to Hong Kong to have a better understanding of the city’s opportunities, challenges, talent pool, and educational resources.

One of the largest crypto-focused conferences Hong Kong has ever seen

The inaugural Hong Kong Web3 Festival (12-15 April) is a digital asset-focused conference co-hosted by the HashKey Group and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, and organised by W3ME at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to draw more than 10,000 offline attendees, and will also feature over 100 crypto projects as exhibitors and 300 distinguished industry leaders, venture capitalists and senior executives from finance institutions as speakers.

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will also speak at the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will be held in sync with the Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (InnoEX), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Together, this series of events are branded as the Business Week of Innovation and Technology (BitWeek) hosted by HKTDC.

Web 3.0: Demo Day: Buidlers, Assemble!

The Web 3.0 Demo Day (April 14-15) is one of the major focuses at the conference. 50 shortlisted teams and crypto projects that pass the initial screening round will be given the opportunity to showcase and present their innovation and technology in front of leading venture capitalists, investment institutions and Web3 enthusiasts at the conference. Interested parties can register here before 12 March, 2023.2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival Promo

For media enquiries and more information, please contact:

Jason Li Marketing and Client Strategy Manager, HashKey Group jason.li@hashkey.com

Links to join the Event:

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About HashKey Group

HashKey Group is an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia. The Group provides a complete ecosystem across the entire digital asset landscape, ranging from trading, custody, venture investment, technologies to Web3 infrastructure. HashKey’s senior team has decades of investment and trading experience and deep market insights gained from tier-one banks, regulators and FinTech ventures. By bringing together the most advanced blockchain research and development and technologies, HashKey identifies potential opportunities and delivers end-to-end solutions that operate within regulatory frameworks with the highest compliance standards. The Group has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and extensive partnerships with FinTech and blockchain solutions providers, academic institutions and associations.

About Wanxiang Blockchain Labs

Funded by China Wanxiang Holdings in Sep.2015, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs is a non-profit research institution with Vitalik Buterin, Founder of Ethereum as its Chief Scientist. Aiming to accelerate socioeconomic development with blockchain technologies, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs has been gathering global experts together to research such topics as blockchain technology R&D, commercial application, industrial strategies, etc. and providing practical instructions for startups and useful references for policy makers.

Global Web3 Projects Assemble! Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 Releases Sponsor List

HONG KONG, 22 March 2023—More than a hundred renowned Web3 projects from around the world have confirmed their attendance at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023, which is jointly hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, HashKey Group and organised by W3ME. The festival will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from April 12th to 15th. We are honoured to announce the participation and sponsorship of large organisations in the Web3 industry, blockchain, and cryptocurrency fields from around the world. Together, we will explore the bright future of Web3.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 aims to create a world-class stage for outstanding projects, bringing together global top talents, technologies, and innovative applications in the Web3 field. It will showcase the recent developments in the Web3 ecosystem and provide opportunities for Web3 enthusiasts to immerse themselves in this thriving ecosystem.

The latest sponsors and exhibitors of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 include:

(Sponsors in the same tier arranged in alphabetical order of their names in English.)

Title Sponsor: OKX.

Platinum Sponsors: Filecoin, L2 Labs Foundation, Neo, Quest3.

Gold Sponsors: Avalanche, Beosin, CertiK, DigiFT, DODO, .bit, Forbole, Map Protocol, Metaalpha, MixMarvel, Neopets Metaverse, Nervos Network, PADO, QTUM, Safeheron, SafePal, SEBA, Waterdrip Capital, zkplab.com.

Primary Exhibition Sponsors: Alfa1, Combo, HyperChain, Lbank Labs, Particle Network, SlowMist, Tencent Cloud, TradeX.

Secondary Exhibition Sponsors: Alchemy Pay, BTCEX, Chainbase, ChainIDE, chainUP, Dataverse, FileDrive Labs, OneKey, Relation, RSS3.

Tertiary Exhibition Sponsors: Alaya, AP Capital, Bastion, Blockin, BlockPI, BlockPurse, Chatpuppy, CESS, Dmail, DWF Labs, Ellipay, Epik Protocol, Fibonacci, Freeper, Hotcoin, Airena, LayerTwo Labs, NFTScan, Orbits, Pluto Studio, Tokenview, Unipass, Ventory Labs, zCloak.

Key Themes of Web3 Development

Nearly a hundred renowned Web3 projects and team representatives from around the world are attending to the mega event. They will provide in-depth analyses and research on Web3 and decentralised technologies, encouraging developers and users to participate in the emerging decentralised economy, and jointly promote the development and application of Web3 technologies.

In addition to the events previously introduced by the co-organisers Mask Network, SNZ, SharkTeam, imToken, BianJie, and Arkreen, more panel discussions and events have been announced.

April 12

· Sub-stage 1: The ” Technology Frontier: Integration of Web3, AIGC and Privacy Preserving Computing” co-organised by Datayes and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) will take place.

· Sub-stage 2: Hash Global, North Beta Capital, Alibaba Cloud, and Cyberport will explore the boundaries between traditional Internet and decentralised Web3 at “Web3 in Hong Kong: From Web2 to Web3”.

· Sub-stage 3: SignalPlus will also bring a panel on “Digital Finance and Cross-border Trade” for Web3 financial technology enthusiasts.

· Sub-stage 4: Microsoft and Mask Network will jointly host the “DeSoc in Trend—SBT, DAO and SocialFi” panel sharing the social media innovation of Web3.

April 13

· Main stage: Both morning and afternoon sessions on the main stage will focus on the popular track of the past two years—the Metaverse.

o Morning Session—Ausvic Capital, as the lead organiser, will invite builders and technical elites of Web3 infrastructure to collide and come up with technical breakthrough solutions for the future development of Web3.

o Afternoon Session—The theme will be ” The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Metaverse: NFT, GameFi and Infrastructure,” inviting industry elites in blockchain, Metaverse, Web3, and other related underlying technologies and upper-layer applications to discuss the development bottlenecks and future trends of NFT, GameFi, and infrastructure together with the co-organisers Parrot, Animoca Brands.

· Sub-stage 4 (Afternoon Session): PlatON will invite senior practitioners and regulators from the payment industry to explore “Blockchain and Payment: Technology, Regulation, and Practice.

Morning Session, April 15

· Sub-stage 3: SharkTeam will invite hardcore experts closely related to the development of underlying security technologies in the Web3 industry to explain the importance of security to the development of Web3 in an easy-to-understand way and share new security technologies with Web3 enthusiasts.

Gathering of Global Web3 Media and Communities

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will also collaborate with partners such as Filecoin and Meta ERA to bring passionate and creative Web3 content co-creation activities to Web3 enthusiasts. In addition, we have received strong support from well-known media and blockchain communities from around the world.

Media partners of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 include:

(Arranged in alphabetical order of their names in English)

Asia Token Fund, Business Digest, Blocktempo, BLOCKTIDES, PressLogic, Coincodex, Coinpedia, Cointime, CryptoSlate, Coinfomania, CoinNess, Cointelegraph, Decrypt, ForesightNews, Fortune Insight, ICOHOLDER, IT Square, KNOW3HERE, Odaily, PANews, PICHAIN, TechFlow, Technode Global.

Blockchain community support partners include:

(Arranged in alphabetical order of their names in English)

Biteye, CROSSSPACE, KudasaiJP, SeeDAO, ThreeDAO, TokenDance, Winkrypto.

Participation from Web3 Leaders and Heavyweights

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will last for four days, with five venues covering nearly 9,000 square meters. It is expected to attract more than 10,000 on-site audiences, over 300 globally influential speakers, and over a hundred popular Web3 projects, communities, and media.

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival on the morning of April 12th along with Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Blockchain and Chairman of HashKey Group, and Ms. Hong FANG, President of OKX. Meanwhile, at the closing the first day of the event, Mr. Zhao Changpeng, the founder and CEO of Binance, will give the keynote speech virtually.

For more information on the guest speakers and participating projects, please scan the QR code below the image and follow the official Twitter account of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 to stay up to date with the latest developments.

Contact the Organiser: w3@blockchain.org

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Metacade Presale Hits Final Stage Before Listings, Raising Over $500k in under 24 hours

London, United Kingdom, 22nd March, 2023, Chainwire

Metacade, fast becoming the most exciting GameFi project in 2023, has reached the final stage of its token presale after raising more than $500k in 24 hours, reaching a total raise of $12.4m.

This comes after a wave of positive news, which includes a showcase of UI designs, a detailed view of their staking pool and the announcement of the Metacade referral programme.

The presale is scheduled to end on the 30th of March 2023, after which the MCADE token will list on multiple exchanges, including Uniswap & BitMart.

Users can participate in the Metacade presale here.

Russell Bennett, CEO of Metacade, said of the positive news, “As we enter the final stage of the presale, it’s all hands-on-deck at Metacade. We’re proud to have achieved so much in so little time, and extremely grateful for the support of our loyal Metacaders and investors in the project. We’re now gearing up for the exchange listings and for our Q2 product launches.”

The last stage of the presale sees the price of the MCADE token rise to $0.020, the final price before the exchange listings, which will start after the presale ends on the 30th of March.

Metacade is one of blockchain’s first community-driven arcades and will offer a huge collection of play-to-earn (P2E) games that will see gamers rewarded for their performance with the native MCADE token.

The platform aims to become a central hub for Web3 users, as its additional earning mechanism is specially designed to serve a wide variety of blockchain enthusiasts.

One of the most exciting aspects of the plans laid out in Metacade’s whitepaper, is their pioneering Metagrants program. This will see Metacade investing in new gaming projects using the community treasury, funding the next generation of blockchain game developers.

The Metagrants initiative operates by letting developers submit funding applications to support the design and creation of the next GameFi titles. Submissions are pooled for assessment by the Metacade community, where MCADE holders can vote on their favorite submissions. The most popular ideas receive crypto investments to support game production – with the first Metagrant game scheduled to hit the platform in Q1 2024.

Metacade tokens are available for purchase up until sell out or the 30th of March, whichever is sooner. users can participate in the Metacade presale here.

About Metacade

Metacade is intended to be the premier destination for gaming in the metaverse. As Web3’s first community arcade that allows gamers to hang out, share gaming knowledge and play exclusive P2E games. The platform offers users multiple ways to generate income, build careers in Web3 and connect with the broader gaming community.

The project has the stamp of approval from CertiK, the leading blockchain auditor, which aims to reassure investors that the project specifications and code are reviewed and the Metacade team has passed KYC. This puts Metacade on the same level of confidence as other CertiK projects including Aave, Polygon and Chiliz.

Metacade’s one-stop shop potential as the next GameFi hub of choice for P2E gamers as well as a broad range of other use cases is evidenced in the enthusiasm around the project and the success of the presale. With the imminent launch of exchanges, there is huge potential here for continued upside- especially if the development continues at the current pace.

Contact

CEORussell BennettMetacadepr@metacade.co

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023, Hong Kong’s Largest-Ever Premier Digital Asset Event, is here.

Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, and organised by W3ME, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will take place from April 12 to 15.

HONG KONG, April 3, 2023— As one of the largest crypto-focused events Hong Kong has ever seen, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 (12-15 April) is approaching. More than 300 industry leaders, project founders, investors, representatives from regulatory agencies, experts and scholars will be invited to bring to every participant the cutting-edge Web3 technologies and discuss the key issues for the development of the Web3 future.

The opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will be held on the morning of April 12. The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will kick the event off this opening remarks at the ceremony. Other renowned guests speaking at Morning Session of the Opening Day including Clara Chan, Executive Director for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Dr. XIAO Feng, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Blockchain and Chairman of HashKey Group; Hong, President of OKX and Peter YAN King-shun, JP, CEO of Cyberport.

The main stage session in the afternoon of April 12 is themed “What’s next for Virtual Assets”, featuring top-league guests such as Changpeng Zhao, Founder and CEO of Binance, who will be having a fireside chat with HashKey Capital’s CEO Deng Chao. Other events happening simultaneously across other sub-stages includeinclude sessions on “Integration of Web, AIGC and Privacy Preserving Computing”, (Sub-stage 1), “Hong Kong’s New Development in Web3—The Evolution and Integration from Web2 to Web3” (Sub-stage 2), “Digital Finance Frontiers and Cross-border Trade” (Sub-stage 3), and “DeSoc in Trend—SBT, DAO and SocialFi” (Sub-stage 4). A premium line-up of industry leaders and experts including representatives from OKX, Circle, Fidelity, FalconX, Onyx by J.P. Morgan, Anchorage Digital, Dragonfly Capital, GMX and more will shed light on the frontiers of the virtual asset industry and the Web3 innovations worldwide.

On April 13, Web3 experts will discuss the latest Web3 infrastructure on the main stage in the morning session. In the afternoon, the session “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Metaverse: NFT and GameFi” will have industry heavyweights share their perspectives on the latest developments in the metaverse and NFT field. Events on sub-stages on April 13 include expert panels covering Layer 2 networks, DeFi 2.0, Digital Wallet and DID, DePIN, Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and node validation services.

From April 14 to April 15, we will focus on the development of the Ethereum and Bitcoin ecosystems. In the morning of April 14, the session themed “Bitcoin Ecosystem” will take place on the main stage. On April 14 afternoon, HashKey PRO, HashKey’s virtual asset exchange, will launch its special session on sub-stage 2, inviting leaders from global centralised exchanges to explore the future of CeFi. Side events include a discussion of the future of Web3 on sub-stage 3 in the afternoon in collaboration with ThreeDAO.

In the morning of April 15, we will host the Ethereum ecosystem session on the main stage. Panels in the afternoon are covering key issues in the blockchain ecosystem including the future of tokenisation, cross-chain technologies and Web3 security. We are also proud to announce that we will release our latest whitepaper on “Web3 New Economy and Tokenisation” to explore the future of tokenisation.

Speakers from all over the world will share their insights on how to expand and accelerate the applications of Web3 technologies in financial services and other promising fields. On April 14-15, dozens of Web3 and NFT entrepreneurial project teams will present their technology and achievements in front of leading venture capitals at the Web3.0 Demo Day session.Featuring the biggest names in the global Web3 ecosystem, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 is the destination for everyone—from Web3 professionals, researchers and enthusiasts—to grasp the latest Web3 technology trends and what’s next for the market.

Want to know more? Check out our latest event agenda, speaker and partner line-ups.Purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/hong-kong-web3-festival-2023-tickets-531397453087 Contact the Organiser: w3@blockchain.org

About the Web3 Festival

The inaugural Hong Kong Web3 Festival (12–15 April) is a virtual asset-focused conference co-hosted by the HashKey Group and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and organised by W3ME at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will draw more than 10,000 offline attendees and will also feature over 100 crypto projects as exhibitors and 300 distinguished industry leaders, venture capitalists and senior executives from finance institutions as speakers. The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will be held in sync with the Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (InnoEX), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Together, this series of events are branded as the Business Week of Innovation and Technology (BitWeek) hosted by HKTDC.

About Wanxiang Blockchain Labs

Wanxiang Blockchain Labs is a non-profit research institution with Vitalik Buterin, Founder of Ethereum as its Chief Scientist. Aiming to accelerate socioeconomic development with blockchain technologies, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs has been gathering global experts together to research such topics as blockchain technology R&D, commercial application, industrial strategies, etc. and providing practical instructions for startups and useful references for policy makers.

About HashKey Group

HashKey Group is an end-to-end virtual asset financial services group in Asia. The Group provides a complete ecosystem across the entire virtual asset landscape, ranging from trading, custody, venture investment, technologies to Web3 infrastructure. HashKey’s senior team has decades of investment and trading experience and deep market insights gained from tier-one banks, regulators and FinTech ventures. By bringing together the most advanced blockchain research and development and technologies, HashKey identifies potential opportunities and delivers end-to-end solutions that operate within regulatory frameworks with the highest compliance standards. The Group has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and extensive partnerships with FinTech and blockchain solutions providers, academic institutions and associations.

FINEXPO Brings FinTech Industry Leaders and Enthusiasts Together at FinTech Festival Asia 2023

Bangkok, 3 April 2023 – FINEXPO, the world’s leading event organiser, announced today that it is hosting its first-ever FinTech Festival Asia (FTF Asia) on 27 and 28 September 2023 at the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

The FinTech Festival Asia 2023 held by FINEXPO is an exciting two-day event filled with cutting-edge presentations, interactive exhibits, and networking opportunities with some of the brightest minds in the industry. The event aims to bring together industry experts, startups, investors, regulators and FinTech enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and developments in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

FINEXPO has curated a wide range of interactive sessions and networking opportunities to ensure attendees get the most out of the event. After organising conferences, forums, summits, shows, exhibitions, and festivals all over the globe for 2 decades, FINEXPO is finally organising its first event in Thailand. With an estimated 15,000 participants from Thailand and across the globe, FTF Asia is the perfect platform for modern fintech companies to explore business opportunities and collaborations.

A wide range of industry topics will be covered at the FTF Asia conference, including banking, payments, personal finance, InsurTech, AI, digital assets and WEB3, blockchain, exchanges, RegTech, Robo-Advisors, P2P, investments, trading, and cybersecurity. It strives to create phenomenal shows and a substantial events series, making FTF Asia a must-attend event for everyone in the industry. With speakers and attendees exchanging knowledge, FINEXPO is excited to witness the possibilities of the connected world.

As a pioneer in Southeast Asia in adopting the latest technologies to improve and expand the country’s capacity for technology, Thailand is the perfect location to host this event. FTF Asia will serve as a hub for modern fintech companies, offering opportunities to expand their businesses and collaborate with like-minded individuals. FTF Asia is a global series of innovative, interactive, and networking events that unite thousands worldwide to explore the latest developments and ideas in the fintech industry under one roof.

The team at FINEXPO is excited to welcome the global fintech community to Bangkok, Thailand, for Fintech Festival Asia 2023 and is confident that the event will be a resounding success. Grab this opportunity to improve your knowledge and meet international speakers and the best presenters from around the world. Join the networking app FINEXPO Asia on your mobile phone to view program details and participate in polls and forums. For further information on Fintech Festival Asia 2023 and ticketing, please visit https://fintechfestival.asia/.

About FINEXPO FINEXPO is an international industry-leading event company connecting top-level executives with different service providers across the fintech industry. Given its long history in Europe, Southeast Asia, Russia, and the United States of America, it has produced multiple conferences, forums, summits, shows, exhibitions, festivals, fairs and awards worldwide since 2002.

For media enquiries, please contact:Andrea Raimadjo Media Project Executive FINEXPO +60 197185211 andrea@finexpo.org

OKX Liquid Marketplace Records Over USD1 Billion in Institutional Trading Volume in 2023

Victoria, Seychelles, April 6th, 2023, Chainwire

On-demand institutional liquidity network offers futures spreads, options strategies and spot OTC
Rapid growth underpins OKX’s emphasis on product development specifically for institutional clients

OKX, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced that its Liquid Marketplace, an on-demand liquidity network tailored for institutional traders, exceeded USD1 billion in trading volume in 2023.

The on-demand OKX Liquid Marketplace provides access to deep institutional liquidity and provides access to a number of crypto trading strategies, including futures spreads, large options block trades or spot OTC, to run at scale. One-click atomic execution of both legs allows traders to easily execute efficient and low-risk spread trading to farm funding rates, generate yield via cash-and-carry trades, and roll expiring futures hedges.

Lennix Lai, Managing Director of Global Institutional at OKX, said: “Institutional clients demand liquidity, superior fee structures, and streamlined execution of advanced trading strategies. We’ve designed our Liquid Marketplace to hit this sweet spot, and the market is responding. Our aim is to become the go-to venue for institutional traders by listening to their needs and leveraging our technical expertise, creativity and product design to build the best platform for their needs.”

OKX Liquid Marketplace overhauls the traditional RFQ process by automating workflows, offering an integrated position builder and enabling anonymous RFQs with two-way quotes. Users can construct custom multi-leg strategies and request quotes on futures spreads and basis trades with the click of a button. The platform also offers leading security underpinned by end-to-end connectivity with OKX’s risk management and settlement system.

The growth of the OKX Liquid Marketplace has occurred against the backdrop of OKX’s global expansion, which has seen it reach 50 million global users.

Find out more about OKX Liquid Marketplace here.

About OKX

OKX is the second biggest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 50 million global users, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app for investors and professional traders everywhere.

As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into web3.

Beyond OKX’s exchange, the OKX Wallet is the platform’s latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.

To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com

Disclaimer

This announcement is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide any investment, tax, or legal advice, nor should it be considered an offer to purchase, sell, or hold digital assets. Digital assets, including stablecoins, involve a high degree of risk, can fluctuate greatly, and can even become worthless. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding digital assets is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Please consult your legal/tax/investment professional for questions about your specific circumstances.

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