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Web3 Festival Unveils 2026 Speaker Lineup, Featuring Leaders from BlackRock, OKX, Solana, Sharplink and Ondo
Hong Kong, 23rd March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20-23 April at HKCEC.
Hong Kong Web3 Festival (“Web3 Festival”), co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, is Asia’s premiere crypto conference since 2023. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
In-Depth Discussions to Navigate the Web3 Landscape
Web3 Festival 2026 has set the agenda for Web3 growth and innovation, focusing mainly on traditional finance and crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The Convergence of Traditional Finance and Crypto Finance – This year’s Web3 Festival brings together leading global financial institutions to engage in dialogues with crypto-native forces. Discussions will be centered on the game-changing stablecoins and the emergence of a new global payment system.
AI + Web3 – The synergistic evolution of AI and blockchain is giving rise to a new generation of financial infrastructure. As AI evolves from a “conversational assistant” into on-chain entities capable of autonomously executing economic activities—such as OpenClaw—and as protocols like x402 and standards like ERC-8004 are paving the way for an AI-driven agent economy, the boundaries of technological convergence are being pushed ever forward. Many AI-native projects, Web3 pioneers, and leading investment institutions will be gathered for dialogues exploring the future of AI and Web3 integration.
RWAs – RWA serves as a critical bridge connecting traditional finance with the digital economy. Web3 Festival 2026 unites globally renowned institutions like BlackRock, CICC, and Deloitte China Hong Kong, alongside top-tier law firms and securities organizations, to explore the practical guidance and future landscape of global RWA issuance.
Incredible Speaker Lineup Released
The conference will convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape.
Featured speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Zhao Yao, Distinguished Senior Research Fellow, National Institution for Finance & Development
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
Bugra Celik, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies at Global Macro, HSBC
Robert Lui, Deloitte China Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader; Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
DIAO Zhihai, Head of International Business of Wealth Management, CICC
Chris Lee, Vice President, ETF China Asset Management (Hong Kong)
Gavin Wang, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding & SNZ Capital
Phil Kang, CEO, ZR Financial Group
David Lee, Chairman, Global FinTech Institute
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Ru Haiyang, CEO, HashKey Exchange Business Group
Anna Liu, HashKey Tokenisation CEO, HashKey Group
Rita Liu, CEO, RD Technologies
Leo Lin, Founder, Arkreen
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
Henrique Centieiro, CIO, Maverick Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
Livio Weng, CEO, Bitfire
Zhang Yufan, Founding Partner, NewTrails Capital
Cynthia Wu, Founding Partner & Chief Commercial Officer, Matrixport
Arda Senoz, Ecosystem Lead, Alchemy Pay
Andrew Fei, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Lana ZHAO, Chief Representative of Hong Kong Station, Sina Finance
Chen Shanlong, Head of Asia, XDC Network
Ben Zhai, CEO, Robo.ai
Raj Kamal, CEO, TransFi
Jacqueline Qiao, Partner, JunHe LLP
Patty Tu, Web 3.0 Business Research Manager | Innovation and R&D, China Mobile (Hong Kong) Innovation Research Institute Co., Ltd
Jianqiu Chen, Executive Director, Hong Kong Robotics Group Holding Limited
Zhang Baolong, Chief Strategic Advisor, Finanx AI
Ivy Peng, Founder, Zillion Intelligence
Shukyee Ma, Chief Strategy Officer, Plume
Kang Shen, Founder, Hash Global
*Speakers are presented in no particular order.
A Strong Partner Network
Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 has forged a strategic alliance with Cyberport and the region’s trade statutory body, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Furthermore, the event has revealed an impressive lineup of 2026 sponsors so far, including:
Title: OKX Wallet
Platinum: Finanx AI, MSX, Qtum, TokenPocket, Zircon Securities
Co-organizer: Arkreen, RD Technologies, SNZ
Exclusive Dinner Sponsor: Sui Foundation
Gold: Alchemy Pay, MaxQuant
Primary: Anubis Chain, bitbaby, CoinP, ENI Network, HappyMeta, Hotcoin, SlowMist, Websea
Secondary: Aspire, ChainUp, Digital Reserve, Ellipal, Fufuture, Passey, PlatON, SoonTech, W3SA-HK, Zbit
Tertiary: Alpha Hunter, Black Water, Cobo Global, DeSaFa, EcoSync, Evolving Capital, iCloser, RWA.LTD, TiDB, Upay, XBIT
Open Stage: 0G, Boundless, DESUN SINGULARITY
*Same-tiered are presented in alphabetical order.
Additionally, media outlets including BlockTempo, Caixin Global, CoinNess, Foresight News, PANews, TechFlow, Wu Blockchain, Sina Finance, ZEX PR WIRE, and Zhihu (in alphabetical order) will host exhibitions on site.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20 – 23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
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Peng Liyuan highlights cultural exchanges as China, Kyrgyzstan deepen people-to-people bonds
In recent years, China and Kyrgyzstan have deepened people-to-people ties through cultural exchanges and cooperation. CGTN published an article to showcase the achievements of bilateral cultural engagement, exploring how exchanges between civilizations are strengthening mutual understanding, trust and friendship between the two countries, and why the Global Civilization Initiative matters in today’s world.
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Aigul Japarova, wife of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, visited the National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday, highlighting the role of cultural exchanges in bringing the peoples of the two countries closer.
As they viewed traditional costumes, carpets and other cultural artifacts, Peng said both China and Kyrgyzstan attach great importance to preserving and passing down their rich cultural heritage. She expressed the hope that the two countries will continue to expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and further enhance bonds between their peoples.
Over the years, China-Kyrgyzstan people-to-people exchanges have become an important pillar of bilateral relations. The two countries have continued to expand the scope and depth of cultural cooperation, with notable achievements in heritage preservation, education and tourism.
One landmark example is the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor, which was jointly submitted by China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014.
Stretching from central China to Central Asia, the route represents centuries of exchanges in trade, culture and ideas. It was China’s first transnational joint World Heritage nomination and the first Silk Road corridor to be included on the list.
Moreover, in September last year, the China-Kyrgyzstan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Cultural Heritage Conservation was officially approved for construction, providing a new platform for research and cooperation on cultural relic preservation.
Beyond heritage protection, cultural ties are also reflected in growing educational exchanges.
In recent years, interest in learning Chinese has surged in Kyrgyzstan. The number of Kyrgyz candidates taking the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) in 2025 was three times higher than in 2021, making the country one of the most active participants in HSK testing in Central Asia. Chinese learners now include not only university students, but also civil servants, business professionals and skilled workers seeking new opportunities.
China has established four Confucius Institutes and 21 Confucius Classrooms in Kyrgyzstan, while cooperation programs such as cross-border e-commerce institutes are providing local students and workers with language training and professional skills.
Tourism has also become another bridge connecting the two peoples. In 2024, the number of Chinese visitors to Kyrgyzstan increased 56% year on year. In 2025, the two countries signed a memorandum to facilitate group tourism, with Kyrgyzstan introducing 21-day visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyz citizens can now benefit from China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy and a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan. Air China also launched three additional weekly direct flights between Beijing and Bishkek in July, making travel between the two countries more convenient.
The deepening cultural ties between China and Kyrgyzstan offer a vivid example of how exchanges among civilizations can foster mutual understanding and trust.
In March 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), calling for greater exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and encouraging countries to respect cultural diversity.
At a time of rising global uncertainty and increasing tensions, the question of how different civilizations can coexist peacefully and learn from one another has become increasingly important. More and more people are recognizing the significance of the GCI in enhancing understanding, building mutual trust and easing conflicts.
Mars Sariev, a Kyrgyz political scientist, said the principles behind the Shanghai Spirit – including respect for diverse civilizations – closely align with the GCI.
“China-Central Asia cooperation also emphasizes mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit and mutual assistance,” Sariev said, adding that these principles provide common ground for promoting dialogue among civilizations.
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TRON Founder Justin Sun Shares Outlook on Bitcoin, Stablecoins and Global Finance at Bitcoin Asia 2026
Geneva, Switzerland, August 31st, 2026, FinanceWire
Geneva, Switzerland, August 31st, 2026, NewsDirect
TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, where TRON Founder Justin Sun joined two fireside discussions on Bitcoin’s evolution, institutional adoption and the changing structure of global digital finance.
On August 27, Sun joined Bonnie Chang, Founder and Host of Bonnie Blockchain, on the Nakamoto Stage for “The Globalization of Bitcoin Capital.” The discussion focused on Bitcoin’s growing role in global capital markets as access expands through investment products, corporate treasuries and institutional infrastructure.
Sun said Bitcoin has moved well beyond its early years as an experimental technology and now plays a more established role as a global monetary asset and store of value. He also said Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle could become less pronounced as institutional flows, derivatives, global liquidity and macroeconomic conditions play a greater role in shaping the market.
“TRON is highly related to daily stablecoin payments,” said Sun. “The network continues to grow, with more than $94 billion in USDT on TRON, driven by real-world usage and continued growth across the ecosystem.”
The conversation also examined the relationship between Bitcoin and stablecoins. Sun described Bitcoin and stablecoins as complementary, with Bitcoin serving as a store of value while stablecoins are used for payments and settlement. He pointed to sustained stablecoin activity on TRON as evidence that demand for digital dollars can remain strong regardless of broader crypto market conditions.
Sun also addressed longer-term technological shifts affecting blockchain networks, including quantum computing and AI. He highlighted TRON’s work on post-quantum signature technology on the Nile testnet and said the industry should begin preparing for future security risks as quantum computing advances. On AI, Sun said autonomous agents could eventually become active participants in the digital economy, creating demand for systems that allow AI agents to hold assets, make payments and interact directly with financial applications. He said blockchain’s transparent and verifiable infrastructure could become more relevant as AI systems gain greater economic autonomy.
Later that afternoon, Sun joined Sean Hagan of BMTV for a second fireside discussion at The Deep, Bitcoin Asia’s VIP stage, where he discussed how his views on Bitcoin have evolved, opportunities across digital assets and Bitcoin’s potential role in global finance.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $94 billion. As of August 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 401 million in total user accounts, more than 15 billion in total transactions, and over $27 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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Fingerprint Boston Launches Remote Fingerprint Processing Service for Americans Living Abroad
Fingerprint Boston in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, now accepts FD-258 fingerprint cards mailed from overseas, inspects and prepares them for submission, and assists with apostille, translation and return shipping so Americans living abroad complete a background check requirement without traveling to the United States.
Tewksbury, MA, United States, 31st Aug 2026 — Fingerprint Boston, a fingerprinting and document services office in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, has launched a remote fingerprint processing service for United States citizens who live outside the country and need an FBI background check for purposes such as foreign residency, work authorization, professional licensing or adoption.
The service allows applicants to complete the fingerprint capture step where they live and mail the card to Massachusetts rather than traveling to the United States. According to the US Department of State, embassies and consulates abroad do not provide fingerprinting services, which has left many Americans overseas without a clear path to complete the requirement.
How the service works
Applicants have their fingerprints taken on a standard FD-258 card by a local provider in their country of residence, typically a police station or a private fingerprinting service. They then mail the completed card to Fingerprint Boston’s office in Tewksbury, MA. On arrival, technicians inspect the card for print quality and completeness. Cards that pass inspection are scanned on a high-resolution fingerprint scanner and converted to digital format. Fingerprint Boston prepares the fingerprint materials for submission and assists applicants with the FBI background-check process.
When the applicant’s destination country requires additional steps, Fingerprint Boston coordinates the apostille processing and certified translation of the completed report. The company then ships the document package to the applicant’s address abroad.
Card inspection before submission
The company reports that the most common reason mailed cards fail is print quality, including smudged ridges, incomplete rolls, missing signatures and damage during shipping. Each card is checked before scanning, and applicants are notified if a new card is needed before the materials are prepared for submission.
Fingerprint Boston recommends that applicants request two complete card sets from their local provider and ship cards flat between rigid backing to limit damage in transit. Applicants are advised to confirm with the authority requesting the document whether an apostille, a translation or both are required.
“People living abroad were being told to fly home for a 15-minute appointment,” said Hanson Webb, owner of Fingerprint Boston. “The card can travel instead of the person. Our role is to ensure the card that arrives is accepted and to assist with the next steps.”
Webb has operated a document services business in Tewksbury since 2007. The office also provides Live Scan fingerprinting, FD-258 ink card capture, apostille coordination and certified translation for residents and employers in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Full details on the remote service are available at https://fingerprintboston.com/fbi-background-check-apostille-abroad/. A guide for applicants on obtaining fingerprints while overseas is published at https://fingerprintboston.com/blog/how-to-get-fingerprinted-overseas-fbi-background-check/.
About Fingerprint Boston
Fingerprint Boston is a fingerprinting and document services office located at 1215 Main St, Unit 115, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Services include Live Scan fingerprinting, FD-258 ink card capture, FBI background check assistance, apostille coordination, certified translation and mobile fingerprinting for employers across Greater Boston. Office appointments are available Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Additional information is available at https://fingerprintboston.com.
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