OKX executives attended the "Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023" and shared insightful views

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

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

From left: OKX Global Chief Business Officer Lennix Lai and Clara Chiu, CEO of Former Consultant Company

On November 3, Lennix discussed "How Hong Kong Can Become a Global Leading Center for Regulated Virtual Asset Businesses" with Clara Chiu, followed by participation in a panel discussion on "Starting from Leaders: Deconstructing the Potential of Web3 with Top Innovators," where he exchanged views with Bloomberg TV reporter Annabelle Droulers and several key leaders in the Web3 industry, including Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO of Ledger, Evan Auyang, President of Animoca Group, and Homer Sun, Managing Partner of Animoca Capital.

Additionally, OKX Ventures Partner Jeff Ren participated in a panel discussion on "AI, Web3, and the New Frontier Stage" on November 3, where he discussed the future of decentralized finance and centralized finance with Fabian Astic, Managing 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 reporter from CoinTelegraph. They delved into the innovative landscape of decentralized finance, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and its impact on the financial industry and other sectors.

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

On the same day, Jeff also participated in a fireside chat on "Investing in Blockchain Infrastructure: The Rapid Development of Zero-Knowledge Technology," where he shared on the main stage with Eliane Ramirez about OKX Ventures' commitment to investing in pioneering zero-knowledge technologies and Layer 2 projects such as Scroll, StarkWare, zkSync, and Taiko, as well as supporting its Web3 partners and builders.

Lennix Lai, Global Chief Business Officer of OKX, stated: "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 hub for emerging technologies and virtual assets. We look forward to and actively promote a future where Web3 is widely adopted."

Jeff Ren, Partner at OKX Ventures, remarked: "OKX Ventures is committed to fostering the growth and development of zero-knowledge technology, which we believe is key to expanding blockchain infrastructure. 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 to facilitate the widespread adoption of Web3."

These discussions highlighted OKX's commitment to nurturing a strong and innovative Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong, emphasizing the critical 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 a virtual asset trading platform.