OKX executives attended "Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023" and shared insightful perspectives.

2023-11-06 20:00

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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023 is an ideal platform for OKX to explore the potential of Web3 technology in shaping the future of finance.

Source: OKX

On November 6, 2023, OKX, a leading Web3 technology company and virtual asset exchange, sponsored the Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023 as a diamond sponsor, committed to promoting the development of Hong Kong's Web3 and virtual asset ecosystem.

During the main forum held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from November 2nd to 3rd, OKX executives participated in various group discussions and fireside chats. On the "Hong Kong Stage" on November 2nd, Lennix Lai, OKX's Global Chief Business Officer, shared his insights on consolidating Hong Kong's strategic position in the global fintech industry, particularly focusing on digital infrastructure and strengthening the development of fintech professionals.

(From left) OKX Chief Business Officer Lennix Lai and former PwC consultant CEO Clara Chiu

On November 3, Lennix and former PwC consultant CEO Clara Chiu discussed "How Hong Kong can become the world's leading center for regulated virtual asset businesses". They then participated in a panel discussion on "Deconstructing the Potential of Web3 with Top Innovators from a Leadership Perspective", exchanging views with Bloomberg TV reporter Annabelle Droulers and other leading figures in the Web3 industry, including Scroll co-founder Sandy Peng, Ledger Chairman and CEO Pascal Gauthier, Animoca Group President Evan Auyang, and Animoca Capital Managing Partner Homer Sun.

In addition, Jeff Ren, a partner at OKX Ventures, participated in a panel discussion on "AI, Web3, and the New Frontier" on November 3rd. He discussed the future of decentralized finance and centralized finance with Fabian Astic, Executive Director and Global Head of Decentralized Finance and Virtual Assets at Moody's Investor Services, Janine Grainger, CEO of Easy Crypto, and Tom Mitchelhill, a journalist at CoinTelegraph. They delved into the innovative patterns of decentralized finance, the opportunities and challenges it brings, and its impact on the financial industry and other fields.

(From left) Jeff Ren, Partner of OKX Ventures, and Eliane Ramirez, Head of Audience Development at CoinDesk

On the same day, Jeff also participated in a fireside chat about "Investing in Memory Blockchain Infrastructure: The Rapid Development of Zero-Knowledge Technology," sharing OKX Ventures' commitment to investing in innovative zero-knowledge technology and layer 2 projects such as Scroll, StarkWare, zkSync, and Taiko, as well as supporting its Web3 partners and builders with Eliane Ramirez, Head of Audience Development at CoinDesk, on the center stage.

OKX Global Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai said: "Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023 is an ideal platform for OKX to explore the potential of Web3 technology in shaping the future of finance. We believe that Hong Kong's strategic position and robust infrastructure will make it an ideal global center for emerging technologies and virtual assets. We look forward to and actively promote the future adoption of Web3 on a large scale."

OKX Ventures partner Jeff Ren said: "OKX Ventures is committed to promoting the growth and development of zero-knowledge technology, which we believe is key to expanding the underlying infrastructure of memory blockchains. By participating in this year's Hong Kong Fintech Week, we emphasize the importance of this technology in shaping the future financial landscape. OKX Ventures will continue to support innovative projects in the field of zero-knowledge technology, thereby promoting the large-scale adoption of Web3."

These discussions emphasize OKX's commitment to cultivating a strong and innovative Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong, highlighting the key role of Hong Kong as a global center for emerging technologies and virtual assets. OKX announced the establishment of OKX Hong Kong in March 2023 and intends to apply for relevant licenses for virtual asset trading platforms.