Looking Ahead to Policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: Current Crypto Landscape

Consensus Hong Kong Conference Kicks Off This Wednesday

CoinDesk is set to launch its 2nd Annual Consensus Hong Kong Conference this Wednesday, featuring discussions focused on policy. If you’re there, I’d love to meet you—just find me either on stage or mingling on the show floor.

What to Expect

The conference will commence with remarks from Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee. This event holds importance as Hong Kong sits at a pivotal junction between Eastern and Western financial services, and CoinDesk is eager to delve into its impact on consensus.

Agenda Highlights

The first day will feature a dialogue with Treasury Secretary Paul Chan and Securities and Futures Commission CEO Julia Leung, touching on a range of topics like real-world asset tokenization and stablecoins, as well as the dynamics of evolving payment systems and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

We have a lineup of speakers that includes global regulators and policymakers, gathering to discuss how the industry interacts with regulatory frameworks. This annual dialogue continues to adapt to current trends.

Additional topics such as privacy, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and trading behaviors will be explored throughout the conference.

This week is packed with significant events. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is also lined up to testify before both the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee. These hearings will mostly tackle SEC oversight but are likely to touch on cryptocurrency regulations as well.

Moreover, the White House has plans for further meetings with stakeholders from the cryptocurrency and banking sectors, although specifics are still sparse.