

From Crypto Shadows to Compliance Dawn: Forging Trust in the Blockchain Era
Join us for an unfiltered conversation tracing the raw evolution of blockchain from its unregulated origins to a compliant powerhouse. Unpack Elliptic's steadfast vision for an integrated financial system amid crypto chaos, outsmarting billion-dollar hacks, evolving scams, and AI-chased ghosts across chains. Discover how Elliptic is now blueprinting the industry’s Web3 trust layer, with Hong Kong being a key market.
Crafted for HK's trailblazers and global FinTech Week innovators, this session uncovers battle-tested strategies to scale securely, harmonize regs East-West, and unlock DeFi's compliant frontier. Expect sparks of inspiration: What if your next investment move dodged the next pig-butchering trap? Forge tomorrow's trust - today.
Event Rundown:
3:45PM Doors open, networking
4:00PM Opening Remarks & Voices from the Community
4:05PM SMART CONTACT: In conversation with James Smith (Elliptic) and Jeffrey Tchui (Hedera Foundation)
4:45PM Voices from the Community / Sponsor Spotlight
5:00PM Networking Happy Hour
Registration:
Web3 Harbour Members: FREE (Please use your dedicated member access code when registering. If you are unsure of your code, please email [email protected])
Non-Members: $100 (covers networking drinks)
To apply for membership: https://web3harbour.glueup.com/org/web3harbour/memberships/company/
Thanks to Circle, our 2025 SMART CONTACT Series Sponsor.
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About Elliptic
Elliptic is the global leader in digital asset decisioning. Our platform delivers the most comprehensive, accurate, and scalable blockchain data and intelligence, trusted by regulators, governments, FIs and crypto native organizations for compliance, investigations and compliance requirements. Founded in 2013, Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices in New York, Washington D.C., Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
About Web3 Harbour
Web3 Harbour is a Hong Kong-based industry association dedicated to engaging and representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders to promote a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and inclusive environment for the development of the decentralized internet and virtual asset economy. The association's core activities convene stakeholders from across sectors for open knowledge-sharing, upskilling, critical discourse, and networking.
Website: www.web3harbour.org
SMART CONTACT is Web3 Harbour’s expert conversation podcast series with some of the world’s most influential and important Web3 leaders on the latest innovations and impact of blockchain technologies, from finance to logistics to art and social governance. Check-out some recent episodes at:
https://www.youtube.com/@web3harbour
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Disclosures:
Advanced registration is required.
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Cancellations made less than 5 days prior to the event and no-shows will not be refunded.
When a Typhoon 8 or above, Black Rainstorm Signal, or extreme weather advisory is hoisted, the event will be canceled.
Contact [email protected] if you have questions.