In his speech, Justin Sun stated that in 2026, he will primarily focus on artificial intelligence and continue to invest in its future development.

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee: Ethereum is nearing a perfect bottom.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated at Consensus 2026 Hong Kong today that the Web3 space is currently exhibiting three prominent trends. Chan pointed out that the first trend is RWA (Real-World Assets), with tokenization initiatives moving from proof-of-concept to practical deployment and being adopted by numerous institutions. The second trend is DeFi (Decentralized Finance), with traditional institutions now integrating DeFi mechanisms into their ownership structures. The third trend is the deep integration of AI and Crypto, with AI interacting with tokenized currencies and smart contracts to achieve automated trading and settlement. He also noted that Hong Kong is vigorously promoting Web3 development in response to these trends. In terms of regulation, Hong Kong continues to strengthen its digital asset regulatory framework; in terms of product innovation and development, Hong Kong will regulate the issuance of tokenized green bonds and build a vibrant digital asset ecosystem.

In his opening address at Consensus 2026 today, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee revealed that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is actively reviewing license applications and expects to issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses next month. Lee pointed out that Hong Kong is committed to becoming a global innovation hub for digital assets. Since the implementation of the stablecoin regulatory bill last year, various regulatory measures have progressed smoothly. In addition, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has implemented a series of measures to enhance the liquidity of the virtual asset market and expand the scope of products and services. He emphasized that, leveraging the unique advantages of "One Country, Two Systems" and a sound legal and financial system, Hong Kong will continue to be at the forefront of Web3 ecosystem development and welcomes global enterprises and institutions to build a digital future in Hong Kong.

Vlada, the interviewee, explained that she has a background in software development and is currently advancing an infrastructure project that combines blockchain and artificial intelligence. The goal is to establish an on-chain mechanism in the "era of intelligent agents" that can measure and verify AI's contribution value. Through a unique consensus model, it converts AI's actual execution and output into traceable, verifiable on-chain data, thereby enhancing security and credibility. When discussing AI development, she believes that artificial intelligence is already everywhere. Instead of fearing it, more resources should be invested in building detection, classification, and verification tools to ensure content authenticity and reduce potential risks. Regulation and compliance will also become unavoidable important issues for the industry. Regarding the relationship between AI and Web3, Vlada holds a distinctly optimistic view. She believes the two are naturally complementary—blockchain provides transparency and trust, while AI improves efficiency and productivity. Together, they can hide complex technical structures and deliver a smoother user experience, particularly in scenarios such as smart contracts and payments, where the potential is enormous. The interview also mentioned an important trend: the tokenization of AI agents. She believes this model is developing rapidly and may allow more developers and creators to share project value through tokens in the future, while also creating new opportunities for investor participation. At the same time, she pointed out that AI and blockchain require extremely high computing power. Whether the industry can continue to grow in the future largely depends on improvements in computing infrastructure and resource investment.

Prediction markets are being redefined. Justin Foster, Chief Marketing Officer of Oracle X, said in an interview that the platform’s goal is not to create a 'betting tool,' but to build a prediction market centered on information discovery. By enabling users to vote and verifying data, information itself generates value, and participants are incentivized. In terms of compliance, Oracle X emphasizes operating according to the requirements of each jurisdiction from the very beginning and leveraging AI to automate processes, enhancing transparency and security. On the technical side, the platform is accelerating the integration of AI and Web3: AI is responsible for generating and filtering prediction topics, while blockchain ensures data is public, results are verifiable, and rewards are distributed more fairly. Justin believes that as payment infrastructure continues to improve, AI + Web3 could likely become a major growth engine for the next wave of the crypto industry. The future of prediction markets may no longer be just about 'getting the right outcome,' but about who can see the truth first.

The Global Web3 Developers Conference was held in Hong Kong. TRON founder Justin Sun stated at the conference that Web3 has become irreversible and an indispensable part of the real world. This is not a vision or conceptual hype, but a fact happening every day. In his speech, he used TRON as an example and combined it with AI to create a new engine for the Web3 digital economy.

The Global Web3 Developers Conference was held in Hong Kong. TRON founder Justin Sun stated at the conference that Web3 has become irreversible and an indispensable part of the real world. This is not a vision or conceptual hype, but a fact happening every day. In his speech, he used TRON as an example and combined it with AI to create a new engine for the Web3 digital economy.

At a meeting held at the Science Park, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Hong Kong SAR Government stated that Hong Kong is fully committed to building a global digital asset hub. The government has established a licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms and introduced regulations for stablecoins. In the future, it will also improve the licensing framework for trading and custody services to ensure regulatory alignment with international standards while maintaining market openness and innovation. In terms of technological development, the government sees artificial intelligence as an important engine for economic growth. Hong Kong plans to establish an AI research and development institute to link academic and industrial resources, and accelerate the construction of a competitive AI ecosystem through research funding, computing power support, and talent introduction programs. In addition, the Deputy Secretary-General highlighted the development blueprint for the 'Northern Metropolis.' This area, adjacent to Shenzhen and covering about one-third of Hong Kong's territory, will be developed into a modern city integrating innovation, technology, education, and industry. Plans include building a university town, strengthening research collaboration, and better integrating into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Deputy Secretary-General emphasized that these initiatives are not long-term plans but ongoing practical developments. With the improvement of digital asset regulations, the growth of the AI ecosystem, and the progress of the Northern Metropolis construction, Hong Kong is accelerating the building of a future-oriented economic system.

At a meeting held at the Science Park, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Hong Kong SAR Government stated that Hong Kong is fully committed to building a global digital asset hub. The government has established a licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms and introduced regulations for stablecoins. In the future, it will also improve the licensing framework for trading and custody services to ensure regulatory alignment with international standards while maintaining market openness and innovation. In terms of technological development, the government sees artificial intelligence as an important engine for economic growth. Hong Kong plans to establish an AI research and development institute to link academic and industrial resources, and accelerate the construction of a competitive AI ecosystem through research funding, computing power support, and talent introduction programs. In addition, the Deputy Secretary-General highlighted the development blueprint for the 'Northern Metropolis.' This area, adjacent to Shenzhen and covering about one-third of Hong Kong's territory, will be developed into a modern city integrating innovation, technology, education, and industry. Plans include building a university town, strengthening research collaboration, and better integrating into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Deputy Secretary-General emphasized that these initiatives are not long-term plans but ongoing practical developments. With the improvement of digital asset regulations, the growth of the AI ecosystem, and the progress of the Northern Metropolis construction, Hong Kong is accelerating the building of a future-oriented economic system.