Global asset managers and institutional investorshave moved beyond the debate of whether digital assets are a more integral part of portfolio management to how to incorporate them into their portfolios best. How are exchanges and funds adapting to ths reality? Do we see more significant or fewer obstactes to ‘accessing the market? This panel provides first hand insights from VASPs and allocators who play critical roles in spearheading the mainstreaming of digital assets.

Funds, corporates and family offices are increasing their allocation into digital assets. Financial institutions anticipate demand with the launch of investment products from ETFs to derivatives, highlighting the market’s growing appetite, product diversity and complexity. What returns is the buy-side getting for digital assets vs traditional investment products? This panel explores the range of digital asset financial products and how investment strategies will likely evolve.

The rapid innovations in the global digital asset ecosystem have prompted the beginnings of a global fintech revolution and regulatory change that no one can afford to ignore. As digital asset innovation gathers pace, our panel of legal and product experts discusses the potential responses from stakeholders (market participants, investors, regulators) and their effect on the operating environment for financial infrastructure, CBDCs, stablecoins. Why is regulation necessary, and how will it avoid stifling innovation? Across multiple jurisdictions, how do the pace, priorities and use cases differ?

The digital entertainment industry has seen blockchain catalyze a new wave of innovation, catapulting NFTs from a concept to the next big thing. Where are we headed for NFTs and the connection among creators, marketplaces, and fan communities? How will the increasing involvement of brands, marketers and Triple-A publishers enhance the broader retail and gaming industry? How are tokens being used to unlock gaming content and experiences? This panel dives into trends across NFT, digital media, gaming, eSports industries.

Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading cities for digital assets and fintech developments, as fintech innovations enhance the traditional banking ecosystem. How should market participants look at the Hong Kong market in the current fintech landscape, vis-à-vis other leading fintech hubs worldwide? This panel will uncover the opportunities and success stories in the Hong Kong and global contexts and dive into the prospects.

Blockchain games have generated excitement around the concept of play-to-earn. Triple-A publishers have gotten involved in the space, which will act as an entry point for many mainstream game audiences. This panel of blockchain game studios and investors discusses how the ecosystem at large can demonstrate the benefit of blockchain technology powering game economies.
getting for digital assets vs traditional investment products? This panel explores the range of digital asset financial products and how investment strategies will likely evolve.