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Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025: Asia’s premier fintech and web3.0 summit returns on March 27

The highly anticipated Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 is set to take place on March 27, 2025, at The Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, International Commerce Center (ICC). As the largest and most influential Fintech and Web3.0 event in Asia this year, Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 promises to deliver a remarkable and rewarding summit for the industry.

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a record 7,000 delegates expected to attend and 3,000 companies planning to participate.

Event Details

  • Date: March 27, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Venue: The Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, International Commerce Center (ICC)

  • Focus Areas: Fintech, Web3.0, Crypto, Forex, Payments, AI, Metaverse, NFTs

  • Registration & Tickets: Free of charge

  • Registration Link: https://www.wikiexpo.com/HongKong/2025/en/index.html?c=Bf34Yo8a

Why Attend?

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 is poised to surpass all previous benchmarks, with over 7,000 attendees and 3,000 participating companies. This year’s Expo offers:

  • Expanded Scale: A significant increase in attendees and exhibitors, making it the largest event of its kind in Asia.

  • Elite Networking: An unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, forge new partnerships, and establish lasting connections.

  • Insightful Discussions: Engage with over 50 esteemed speakers sharing groundbreaking perspectives on the future of finance.

  • Innovative Exhibits: Discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions from 80+ exhibitors revolutionizing the financial landscape.

Past Speakers at Wiki Finance Expo Global:

  • Dominic Williams, Founder & Chief Scientist, DFINITY Foundation

  • Evan Auyang Chi-chun, Group President, Animoca Brands

  • Justin Sun, Founder – TRON, Member – HTX Global Advisory Board

  • Reeve Collins, Co Founder – Tether

  • Jun Du, Founder, SINOHOPE & ABCDE Capital

  • Alvin Hu, Managing Director, Head of Key Account, KuCoin Exchange

  • Kevin Lee, CEO, Gate.HK

  • Mario Nawfal, CEO, IBC Group

  • Julian Tehan, CCO, BitMEX

  • Hasnae Taleb, Managing Partner, Mintiply Capital, The Shewolf of Nasdaq by Nasdaq Stock Market

  • Mayoon Boonyarat, Director Revenue Tax Policy Division, Ministry of Finance of Thailand

  • John Riggins, Partner, BTC Inc

  • John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder, MANTRA

  • Weronika Marciniak, CEO, Future is meta

  • Emomotimi Agama, Fellow, U.S. SEC & IFC – Milken Institute, Managing Director, Nigeria SEC/NCMI

  • Loretta Joseph, Policy Consultant, The Commonwealth, Chairman, ADFSAC

  • Dr. Florian M Spiegl, Appointed Member, (HK) SFC – FinTech Advisory Group, Founder & CEO, EVIDENT, Lecturer, HKU – Faculty of Business and Economics

  • Brian Norman, CFO – Auros, Co-Chair Web3 & Blockchain committee – FinTech Assoc HK

  • Stratos Pourzitakis, PhD, Head of Digital Policy APAC, HSBC

  • Bugra Celik, Director, Digital Assets | Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC

  • Simon Callaghan, CEO, Blockchain Australia

  • Hassan Ahmed, Country Director, Coinbase Singapore

Join us at Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 as we embark on an exhilarating journey to explore and shape the future of fintech. This is your chance to be at the forefront of the industry’s most transformative trends, surrounded by like-minded professionals eager to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect, recharge, and redefine the future of fintech. Secure your spot now by registering through the event link provided. And don’t forget to spread the word. See you there!

About Wiki Finance Expo

Wiki Finance Expo is the world’s leading financial exhibition and fintech conference brand, holding large summits annually in Singapore, Sydney, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. The event gathers and connects global high-quality resources for exhibitors and participants, including enterprises, start-ups, project owners, investors, and practitioners in the fields of blockchain, fintech, and forex.

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Avalon Labs evaluating a Bitcoin-backed public debt fund

  • Avalon Labs is planning to introduce a Bitcoin-backed public fund under SEC Regulation A.
  • Avalon Labs aims to bridge traditional finance and crypto, expanding Bitcoin’s utility.
  • Avalon’s AVL token has been listed on Bybit, boosting liquidity and community governance.

Avalon Labs has decided to explore the uncharted territory of Bitcoin-backed lending products by leveraging SEC’s Regulation A framework.

Barely a day after Avalon Labs announced the listing of its native token, AVL, on Bybit’s Spot trading platform, the company has announced it is considering launching a Bitcoin-backed public fund under the SEC Regulation A.

The timing of this announcement coincides with a period of economic uncertainty, with rising inflation and evolving Federal Reserve policies influencing investor sentiment.

By providing a structured entry point into Bitcoin investment for retail investors, Avalon might just lower the entry barriers for traditional investors, thereby expanding Bitcoin’s utility and acceptance.

Expanding Bitcoin’s reach into traditional finance

Avalon Labs’ move is seen as an attempt to open the door for massive adoption of Bitcoin-backed products, making them accessible not just to crypto enthusiasts but also to traditional investors. The initiative aims to position Bitcoin (BTC) not just as a store of value but as a dynamic financial instrument capable of generating yield through DeFi opportunities.

By using Regulation A, often dubbed a “mini-IPO,” Avalon Labs seeks to bypass the complexities of a full SEC registration while ensuring compliance and transparency. This approach, commonly utilized by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private funds, could provide a structured investment vehicle for retail investors, thus bridging the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto market.

Avalon’s native token AVL debuted on Bybit on February 12

Parallel to this financial exploration, Avalon Labs has also solidified its token ecosystem with the listing of AVL on Bybit. This move not only enhances liquidity but also introduces the token to a broader audience.

AVL serves as the governance token, enabling community-driven decision-making, while USDa, the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, offers a stable, bank-independent currency for on-chain transactions.

The integration of AVL into Bybit’s platform, coupled with the potential launch of a public debt fund, underscores Avalon Labs’ strategic approach to expanding its footprint in the DeFi and traditional finance sectors.

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Crypto recorded $1.3B in investment product inflows this past week

  • Crypto investment products registered $1.3 billion in inflows last week
  • Ethereum outpaced Bitcoin with $793 million compared to $407 million

Digital asset investment products notched $1.3 billion in inflows in the past week.

It’s the fifth consecutive week of positive net flows for crypto exchange-traded products despite recent price declines. According to latest weekly flows report from digital asset manager CoinShares, the scenario outlines strong interest in buying amid market weakness.

Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in weekly net inflows

Per a Coinshares report on February 10, the net inflows is almost double from the $747.4 million recorded the week before. The increase comes despite US President Donald Trump’s tariff impositions that saw prices dip amid investor reaction.

Bitcoin and Ethereum dominated the inflows. However, the latter outpaced the former this week, registering $793 million inflows compared to Bitcoin’s $407 million.

Overall, Bitcoin ETPs represent 7.1% of total market capitalization, making digital asset investment products the largest holder compared to other investments.

“Digital asset investment products saw inflows for the 5th consecutive week totalling US$1.3bn. Bitcoin’s BTC saw inflows of US$407m, with ETPs globally now representing 7.1% of the current market capitalisation. It was Ethereum who stole the show this week, with the price falling recently close to US$2,100 leading to significant buying-on-weakness, with inflows of US$793m,” CoinShares posted on X.

Investors see decline as a buying opportunity particularly after the rise in investment interest followed Ethereum’s price dip.

In the meantime, XRP and Solana secured third and fourth positions respectively with $21 million and $11million. Meanwhile, $1 billion in overall net inflows by the US was the highest regionally, followed by Germany, Switzerland, and Canada with $61 million, $54 million, and $37 million, respectively.

Bitcoin’s price has struggled with downside pressure below $100k in recent weeks. ETH has also experienced a tough month or so, with prices helmed below $3,000 and hitting lows of $2,100 at one time.

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UK man looks to buy landfill site amid search for $784m lost Bitcoin

  • James Howells claims to have lost a hard drive with 8,000 BTC at a landfill site in 2013.
  • The man now wants to buy the landfill site as the search for the lost BTC worth over $784 million continues.

James Howells, the man who has been in search of his lost bitcoin worth over $784 million since 2013 is seeking to buy a landfill.

Howell claims to have mistakenly discarded a hard drive that contained 8,000 BTC and is seeking to buy the landfill site where he lost it in an attempt to recover his fortune.

The man filed a lawsuit in a bid to have the Newport Council dig up the landfill to try and find the lost bitcoin.  In over 10 years Newport Council has made no attempts to try to recover the discarded bitcoin.

The quest for lost BTC

James Howells reported that his fiance discarded the hard drive containing cryptocurrency estimated to have a market value of $784 million in the landfill site in 2013. In an attempt to get his crypto assets back, Howells wants to buy the landfill site.

BBC recently reported that Howells has approached various investors with a bid to potentially buy the whole landfill site.

Since 2013, Howells claims that Newport city council have disregarded his plea to be allowed to search for his fortune. The city council has announced plans to have the landfill site converted to a solar farm. They have since acquired planning permission to establish a solar power firm on the site.

Howells had filed a lawsuit against the council seeking legal grounds to hunt for the accidentally discarded bitcoin. In January, a high court judge made a ruling dismissing the case that required Newport council to forcefully allow Howells to search for his bitcoin.

During the hearing, Howells noted that Newport council claimed that granting him a search warrant would have detrimental effects on the people around Newport. Plans to close the landfill were also underway, and that would be soon.

After failed attempts to have the council retrieve the hard drive worth millions for him, Howells offered to buy the whole landfill.

“I have discussed this option recently with investment partners and it is very much on the table,” he said, according to the BBC.

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BTC briefly touches $94k amid sentiment-driven dip

  • BTC fell below $95k as sellers intensified pressure.
  • As well as the sentiment, key events to watch out for this week include tariffs news, Fed chair Jerome Powells testimony and CPI data release.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed notable downside pressure since recoiling from the all-time high reached in 2024 amid Trump’s victory in the US election.

The benchmark crypto asset has broken to year-to-date highs with bulls largely unfazed. However, the past few days have seen BTC struggle below the psychological $100k level.

BTC chart by CoinMarketCap

On Feb. 10, the price of BTC flipped negative to briefly touch lows of $94.7k. While it has bounced to above $97k at the time of writing, analysts at QCP Capital say the market is cautious.

What next for Bitcoin, altcoins

Notably, the dip that pushed Bitcoin price to lows of $94,745 appears to be more of sentiment-driven than a reflection of a fundamental shift in broader markets’ risk appetite. QCP analysts opine that volatility will remain skewed toward puts for the next couple months.

Among key things to watch out for is also Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s testimony and the upcoming consumer price index data. Trump’s latest tariff move involving a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum could also fuel further uncertainty.

“A feedback loop is emerging—Trump watches the markets, and the markets test his resolve. Will this embolden him further or force a pivot?” the analysts noted, pointing to the issue of tariffs and the market reaction.

Despite the potential impact of a short term outlook, whales are strengthening to suggest long term confidence in Bitcoin performance.

According to crypto analyst and YouTuber ‘CryptoJack’, 14,000 BTC have moved on-chain to suggest whales may be making moves amid an expected bull market.

Bitcoin traded near $98k as of 11:30 am CET, with bulls likely to target $100k if positive vibes surge.

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