Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Ultan Miller touts a blockchain-based pre-IPO index, while critics warn unauthorized equity tokenization risks legal and investor fallout.

The hardware hurdle: Cysic and Cardano clash over the future of decentralized compute
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Leo Fan questioned Midnight’s use of Google Cloud and Azure, as Charles Hoskinson justifies hyperscaler partnerships.

'We do not do illegal things': Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer's race to build a crypto giant
Oleg Ogienko, the public face of A7A5, pitched the ruble-pegged stablecoin as a fast-growing trade rail built to move money across borders despite sanctions pressure.

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment.

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense
Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur.

Bitcoin’s long-term rally is ‘broken’ until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says
A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum.

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong
Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge
At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy.

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer
Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules
Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption.

