On December 11, 2023, Dr. Johnny Ng, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Web3 and Virtual Assets Development Committee of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Web3 for 2024 by the international media outlet Coindesk.
CoinDesk is an international media outlet focused on digital currency and blockchain technology. The CoinDesk Most Influential List is an authoritative list regularly published by the organization, aimed at recognizing individuals or institutions that have made significant impacts in the fields of digital assets and blockchain. The selection process for this list typically involves extensive reader voting and expert reviews to ensure its fairness and authority. Individuals or entities selected for the list are usually representatives with outstanding contributions, innovative spirit, and leadership in the field.
Dr. Johnny Ng MH, JP (Dr. Hon Johnny NG) was elected as a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council in 2022. He has founded several technology companies and developed biometric facial recognition technology. After entering politics, he dedicated himself to promoting the development of Hong Kong's technology industry, creating more opportunities for young entrepreneurs. As Hong Kong embraces cryptocurrency and Web3, Dr. Johnny Ng has also advanced the development and improvement of Hong Kong's Web3 regulatory policies and successfully called for the launch of cryptocurrency ETFs. As the leader of the Web3 and Virtual Assets Development Committee, Dr. Ng is focused on the global development of the Web3 industry, promoting industry communication, and contributing to the development of Web3 businesses in Hong Kong and Asia.
Alongside Dr. Johnny Ng, several other heavyweight figures in the industry were also selected, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Andy Ayrey, founder of Truth Terminal, executives from one of the world's largest asset management firms BlackRock, Shayne Coplan, founder of Polymarket, and Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance. The selected influential figures have all achieved remarkable accomplishments and contributions in the fields of digital assets and blockchain.
In the future, we will continue to promote the vigorous development and deep popularization of the Web3 industry globally under the guidance of Dr. Johnny Ng. By fully leveraging Hong Kong's unique international status and resource aggregation advantages, we aim to build a bridge connecting the global Web3 ecosystem. Through continuous technological innovation, strategic planning, and market expansion, we will disseminate the advanced concepts and practical results of Web3 globally, injecting strong momentum into the development of the global digital economy.