Excitement is brewing in the heart of Asia as Hong Kong regulators recently approved a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), paving the way for a new era of innovation. This groundbreaking development highlights Hong Kong's commitment to becoming a regulatory hub for Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Conference brings together the best and brightest Bitcoin enthusiasts from around the world to Hong Kong for Bitcoin Asia, the Bitcoin Asia Summit.
The Bitcoin Asia Summit, scheduled to be held at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong from May 9 to May 10, 2024, will be a beacon in this era of change, aiming to bring together the most outstanding minds and industry leaders to dynamically explore the future of finance. Against the backdrop of this groundbreaking regulatory milestone, the conference will focus on topics that keep pace with the times, explore future financial trends in depth, and provide unparalleled networking opportunities to ensure that participants stay in close contact with the most cutting-edge information in the industry.
Exclusive insights from industry leaders
At Bitcoin Asia, attendees will have the unique opportunity to gain exclusive insights from some of the industry’s most respected innovators and leaders. With their extensive experience and first-hand knowledge, these industry leaders will provide an unparalleled perspective on the evolving landscape of digital assets in Hong Kong and around the world.
“Hong Kong is leading the future of Bitcoin enterprise financialization with its recently approved physical spot ETF. Bitcoin Asia Summit will showcase the best and brightest entrepreneurs, ETF issuers, funds, developers and miners in the Asia Pacific region.”
- Alex McShane, Program Director, Bitcoin Conference
The conference brought together more than 100 industry leaders as speakers, including:
• Johnny Ng, Member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Wu Jiezhuang advocates progressive virtual asset policies to shape the regulatory environment and promote growth and innovation in the digital asset industry in Hong Kong and other regions.
• Han Tongli, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Harvest Global Investors
Han Tongli has extensive experience in investment management and financial innovation. He is a pioneer in linking cryptocurrencies with traditional finance and launching the Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETF.
• Casey Rodarmor, founder of Ordinals & Runes Protocol
As the founder of the Ordinals and Runes protocols, he has promoted innovation in blockchain technology through these two protocols; his pioneering work has opened up more possibilities for decentralized systems.
• Elizabeth Stark, CEO and founder of Lightning Labs
Elizabeth Stark leads Lightning Labs and is revolutionizing Bitcoin transactions around the world with her visionary leadership and obsession with scalability.
• Jack Kong, Director of Hong Kong Cyberport
Kong Jianping is focused on shaping the bright future of Hong Kong's technology and is committed to promoting an innovation and growth ecosystem, positioning Hong Kong as a leader in the global technology and entrepreneurship sectors.
• Rex Zhou, co-founder and chief engineer at Magic Eden
Magic Eden and MSigner, where Rex Zhou works, continue to push the forefront of secure crypto transactions, providing unparalleled solutions for the seamless exchange of digital assets while ensuring the highest security and privacy for users.
• Jademont Zheng, founding partner of Waterdrop Capital
Zheng Yushan's strategic investments in Bitcoin startups drive industry growth and innovation, using his extensive experience and expertise to discover, support and empower the most promising companies shaping the future of finance and technology.
Highlights of the Agenda
• Empowering Hong Kong: Bitcoin Spot ETF
Witness the historic approval of a Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong and explore its groundbreaking future in Bitcoin financialization, establishing Hong Kong as a leading hub in Asia.
• From concept to market: Ordinal’s journey
Uncovering the journey from conceptualization to market realization, this book delves into the complex process of transforming a revolutionary concept in digital art into a tangible solution within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
• Digital assets, games and the future of Bitcoin
Exploring the intersection of digital assets and gaming, visionary leaders will discuss how the gaming industry is shaping the future of Bitcoin adoption and innovation.
• Global Bitcoin Mining
Explore the global Bitcoin mining landscape today, from diverse strategies to common challenges facing miners around the world.
• Bitcoin DeFi: Protocol Layer
Dive into the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape built on the Bitcoin protocol layer, examining the latest developments and opportunities in this rapidly evolving space.
• Layer2 Venture Capital
Exploring the investment landscape around Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, seasoned venture capitalists will discuss funding opportunities and the growth potential for Layer 2 startups expanding beyond the base layer.
There are many more hot topics at the moment. The full agenda is now available on the conference website: https://b.tc/conference/zh-hk/asia/agenda
Please visit the conference website to purchase your tickets now. Use the code “HKPR” at checkout to enjoy a 10% discount: https://b.tc/conference/zh-hk/asia/
