SMART CONTACT: From Passive Holds to Compliant Yield Engines - How Institutions Win in Web3
Join Alessio Quaglini, CEO & Co‑Founder of Hex Trust, in conversation with Jeffrey Tchui, Executive Director of Web3 Harbour, for a SMART CONTACT fireside that blends strategy, innovation, and personal insight.
From building a licensed digital asset powerhouse to reshaping how institutions manage, stake, and scale their Web3 portfolios, Alessio brings a rare insider perspective on bridging banking discipline with blockchain vision.
🌐 We'll unpack:
The role of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) in enabling liquidity and balance sheet agility
Staking strategies that turn passive holdings into productive capital for institutions
The emergence of Wealth Management 2.0, powered by tokenized portfolios and on-chain rewards
The expanding utility of Bitcoin and its implications beyond a store of value
Expect a candid, forward-looking discussion about how institutions can thrive in a world where digital assets move faster, demand smarter custody, and reward those ready to adapt.
Get ready for a real-world look at innovation - and the human story behind one of Web3’s most trusted institutional players.
Event Rundown:
6:00PM Doors open, networking
6:20PM Opening Remarks & Voices from the Community
6:30PM SMART CONTACT: In conversation with Alessio Quaglini (Hex Trust) and Jeffrey Tchui (Hedera Foundation & W3H)
7:15PM 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 Hex Trust
Hex Trust is a licensed and insured digital asset financial institution and infrastructure provider, pioneering a new financial era with conviction and confidence. The company has evolved beyond its origins as a digital asset custodian to build the definitive institutional framework for the digital economy.
Through the Hex Trust platform, it provides a comprehensive institutional gateway, offering markets services, staking, and custody. This unwavering commitment to security and integrity is validated by its certifications, including SOC 1 & 2 (Type I & II) and CSA STAR Level 2 compliance, along with industry accolades such as Future of Finance - Best Independent Digital Asset Custodian in Asia. With a commitment to regulatory excellence and a global presence, Hex Trust is a strategic partner for those looking to engage with digital assets securely and seamlessly.
For more information, please visit hextrust.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Telegram.
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:
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