Digital Asset Forum: Convergence – realising the crypto X TradFi intersection
Digital Asset Forum: Convergence — Crypto × TradFi Intersection
📅 13 February 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1302, 13/F, Tower 1, Lippo Centre, No. 89 Queensway, Admiralty
🔒 In-person | Invitation-only
Registration
⚠️ Private, invitation-only session
Capacity is limited. Approved guests will receive confirmation prior to the event.
Co-hosted by:
HK Digital Asset Society × Blockchain Association of Singapore × ZA Bank × VerifyVASPSupporting Partner: Web3 Harbour
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 side event.
Overview
Join us right after Consensus Hong Kong for an exclusive, invitation-only forum contemplating the convergence of Crypto and TradFi, bringing together the leading industry voices on compliance, regulation and policy from Hong Kong and Singapore.
As crypto institutionalisation continues to gain momentum over last year, this event brings together two panels with a wide-ranging experts in the digital asset field to foreshadow the 2026 markets and regulatory trend, providing insights on how ecosystem players should map their strategy and equip themselves to stand out from the crowd – or simply not to lose behind.
Co-hosted by the Hong Kong Digital Asset Society, Blockchain Association of Singapore, ZA Bank and Verifyvasp, this in-person session is curated to enable cross-jurisdiction, cross-industry dialogues, share first-hand observations, and bring the Crypto and TradFi worlds closer together in advancing the future of finance.
Through two expert-led panels, the session explores institutional adoption, regulatory direction, and global market outlooks shaping the digital asset ecosystem into 2026.
Agenda Highlights
10:00 – 10:15 | Registration
10:15 – 11:00 | Road to Institutional Adoption
A panel discussion examining the role traditional financial institutions play in the wake of the wider crypto acceptance and payment revolution, powered by the buoyant market and rise of stablecoins; as well as those played by big-ticket institutional investors, such as family offices and the emergence of digital asset treasuries.
11:00 – 11:45 | Global horizon scanning and 2026 forecast
No crystal ball out there – but an educated forecast on the digital asset outlook in 2026 by region. From US to APAC and Europe, what does it take to attract the market players? For a crypto exchange finally having “shopped” their licence, how can they gain the critical momentum for a truly global audience?
About Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS)
Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Web3 innovators and advancing Hong Kong's digital asset ecosystem. Founded and operated on a pro-bono basis by visionary leaders in the blockchain space, HKDAS focuses on four strategic pillars: public education to disseminate reliable information on Web3 developments, talent cultivation through experiential learning and industry connections, startup incubation supporting student and young entrepreneurs, and industry integration by collaborating with regulators to establish sector-wide standards. With a growing community of over 600 individual members, 30+ corporate partners, and outreach to up to 80,000 students, HKDAS has established itself as a pivotal bridge between emerging talent and the evolving Web3 industry, shaping the future of Hong Kong's digital asset landscape.
About Blockchain Association of Singapore
The Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) seeks to empower its members and the community to leverage blockchain and scalable technologies for business growth and transformation. The Association is designed to be an effective platform for members to engage with multiple stakeholders – both regional and international – to discover solutions and promote best practices in a collaborative, open, and transparent manner. It aims to promote blockchain literacy and build a strong talent pipeline for the digital economy in Singapore.
https://singaporeblockchain.org/about-us/
About ZA Bank
ZA Bank is Hong Kong’s first and largest digital bank. As of 30 June 2025, its user base has surpassed 1 million. Guided by a “Community-Driven” approach, ZA Bank encourages users to participate in product design and development, successfully providing one-stop financial solutions for individuals, SMEs, and Web3 enterprises. These services span banking, investment, insurance, and business banking solutions, reflecting the bank’s commitment to reshaping Hong Kong’s financial experience through innovative technology. In recognition of its excellence, ZA Bank was named to the “FORTUNE Top 15 Digital Banks in Asia” list. It has also been recognised by The Asset for the third consecutive year—winning “NextGen Digital Bank of the Year”—and awarded “Best Digital Bank – HK” by International Finance. ZA Bank is a subsidiary of ZA Global (founded in 2017), a group dedicated to exploring opportunities in the global fintech and insurtech markets. Learn more at https://bank.za.group.
About VerifyVASP
As a global leader in Travel Rule compliance, VerifyVASP brings an extensive experience supporting international VASPs to meet FATF standards. Our Verified Network architecture enables pre-transaction and real-time verification of both beneficiary VASPs and beneficiaries. VerifyVASP also plays a leading role in public-private partnerships, including the FATF Virtual Asset Contact Group (VACG) and the Europol Financial Intelligence Public-Private Partnership (EFIPPP).