ChainCatcher news, at the sub-forum "MetaEra x BitMart Special: Where are the Opportunities in the Metaverse" of the "2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival," Mr. Zhang Guojun, Deputy Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, delivered a speech announcing the launch of the Hong Kong Web3Hub Ecological Acceleration Program, with a scale of 10 million USD, which will incentivize more enterprises to settle in Hong Kong.Combining blockchain skills and artificial intelligence to provide a convenient and cost-effective security platform, looking ahead, Hong Kong aims to better develop its unique advantages under the "one country, two systems" framework, drive high-quality development through technological innovation, and attract talents from both domestic and overseas.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association was established on the 11th. In addition to the relevant association, Hong Kong will also set up the Web3Hub fund to support more overseas Web3.0 enterprises to settle in Hong Kong. The fund will be chaired by the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan, and will have a management committee composed of several experts from the fields of fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and more.The fund will collaborate with organizations such as the Hong Kong Science Park and the Innovation and Technology Commission to provide one-stop services for overseas Web3.0 enterprises. It is reported that the fund has already received applications from multiple Web3.0 projects from the United States, Europe, Singapore, and other regions, covering areas including DeFi, NFTs, the metaverse, and decentralized social media (Dsocial). The fund plans to start investing in and supporting these projects in the second half of this year. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the inauguration ceremony of the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association officially opened and was live-streamed online. The ceremony agenda includes speeches by the council president and the guest of honor, the appointment ceremony of the association's main members, a summit forum, and other activities. Attending guests include the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, the Chairman of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung, and the Secretary for Security, Chris Tang.The Hong Kong Web3.0 Association is a cross-industry and non-profit organization aimed at responding to the call of the national and Hong Kong SAR governments to promote the construction of Hong Kong's digital new world "Web3.0" ecosystem, the "third generation of the internet." The association is committed to promoting technological transformation and industrial upgrading, establishing industry standards for the sector.ChainCatcher previously reported that the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association, composed of multiple industry leaders and Legislative Council members, will officially be established on the 11th of this month. The members include heavyweight figures from the finance and technology sectors, and there are plans to establish the Web3Hub fund. (source link)

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to multiple sources, the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association, composed of several financial technology companies from Hong Kong and mainland China, industry leaders, and multiple Legislative Council members, will be officially established on the 11th. The former president of the Monetary Authority, Norman Chan, who has invested in financial technology in recent years, will serve as the president, while the former Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Chan Ka-keung, will take on the role of chief financial advisor. It is understood that Chief Executive John Lee and leaders from the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government will attend the inauguration ceremony held in the lobby of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to demonstrate the support of the central and Hong Kong SAR governments.The news indicates that the members of the association are all heavyweight figures in the industry, including Legislative Council member and co-founder of the startup accelerator G-Rocket, Wu Jietzhuang, Chairman of China Mobile Hong Kong, Li Feng, co-founder of Zhongyou Game, Xi Handi, Vice President of Douyin Group, Tian Xiaoan, and Legislative Council member from Hong Kong's technology and innovation sector, Lau Tak-kwong, among others.In addition to the relevant association, Hong Kong will also establish the Web3Hub fund to support more overseas Web3.0 companies to settle in Hong Kong. Wu Jietzhuang stated that the Web3Hub fund is very important, as many entrepreneurs in innovative industries are still deciding whether to develop in Singapore or Hong Kong. He believes that through the fund and some acceleration programs, many technology-driven teams can be attracted to develop in Hong Kong. He is confident that Hong Kong can leverage its traditional financial advantages combined with technology projects to become the most important Web3.0 center in Asia, and it may also become one of the leading centers in the world. (source link）

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong China News Agency reports that Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang has confirmed that the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association, composed of leaders from various industries and Legislative Council members, will be officially established on the 11th of this month. The members include heavyweight figures from the finance and technology sectors. Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang expressed hope that this initiative could promote the sustainable development of Web 3.0 in Hong Kong, aiming to leverage Hong Kong's position as an international financial center and innovation hub to foster the healthy and sustainable growth of Web 3.0 in the region, provide policy direction to the SAR government, and attract industry elites to Hong Kong.According to sources, the members of the association are all heavyweight figures in the industry, including Wu Jiezhuang, co-founder of the startup accelerator G-Rocket, Li Feng, chairman of China Mobile Hong Kong, Xi Handi, co-founder of Zhongyouyou, Tian Xiaoan, vice president of Douyin Group, and Legislative Council member Qiu Dagen from Hong Kong's technology and innovation sector. In addition, Hong Kong will also establish the Web3Hub fund to support more overseas Web 3.0 enterprises to settle in Hong Kong. (Source link)