Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit Shines Bright: President Tang Yi Leads UAEC x HKBA in Hong Kong Cyberport Gala

2026-01-10 07:05

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Mr. Donnie Tang, President of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association and Co-Founder of UAEC, took the stage as a guest speaker to share strategic insights on Web3 in the era of global compliance waves.

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Hong Kong, January 5, 2026—As the new year dawns, Hong Kong Cyberport ignites the spark of Web3 innovation. Hosted by U.S.-listed company Mega Matrix Inc. (NASDAQ: MPU), and supported by dozens of prominent Web3 institutions including Polaris, UAEC, DENA, RWA1.net, Com2000.org, and Web3 Incubator, the "Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit" concluded successfully at Cyberport. Covered live by hundreds of global media outlets, this grand event themed "Ecosystem Innovation × Practical Application" brought together global regulatory bodies, traditional financial institutions, and over 500 Web3 leaders to focus on blockchain compliance and real-world implementations.

The summit venue buzzed with energy, drawing over 1,000 on-site participants, including asset managers, compliant trading platforms, public chain projects, and innovation pioneers. Dozens of cutting-edge project roadshows captivated the audience, spanning RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization), stablecoin infrastructure, and cross-chain solutions. Deep interactions among compliant platforms, project teams, and investors led to numerous collaboration agreements, with over a million streams of online and offline traffic fueling the momentum. This propelled Web3 from conceptual exploration to tangible applications, injecting fresh vitality into the global industry.

As the summit's centerpiece, Hong Kong Blockchain Association (HKBA) President and UAEC Co-Founder Mr. Tang Yi delivered a keynote as a special guest, sharing strategic insights on Web3 amid global compliance tides. Since founding HKBA in 2017, President Tang has championed the fusion of blockchain and traditional finance, igniting passionate discussions throughout the hall. The event was live-streamed on the Polaris Marketing platform, reaching over 10,000 global viewers.

The Hong Kong Blockchain Association (HKBA) is an open, autonomous, and egalitarian decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) dedicated to learning, exchanging, and promoting blockchain technology. It bridges Greater China and the Web3 metaverse, positioning Hong Kong as a hub for AI-driven blockchain fintech. Its Metaverse Education Academy (1College.org) serves as an online knowledge-sharing platform, connecting industry experts, investors, educators, and startups. Meanwhile, its incubator Com2000 (Com2000.org) stands as a key accelerator in the Web3 space, having secured U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for S-1 registration (CIK: 0001886086, File Number: 333-260491). It is slated for a U.S. market debut in 2026, driving blockchain-traditional industry synergies.

As HKBA's core partner, UAEC (United Assets Exchange & Capital, UAEC.net) specializes in compliant RWA trading platforms, assembling experts from traditional finance, regulatory compliance, and crypto sectors. It offers end-to-end services for asset on-chaining, trading, and payments via ATMs and UVISA cards, holding key licenses including U.S. MSB, Hong Kong Dena Trust, and Dubai UEPAY Payment. Audited by Certik, UAEC is accelerating its Nasdaq listing. These milestones not only amplified the summit's impact but also underscored Hong Kong's stature as a global fintech nexus. Led by President Tang Yi, UAEC and HKBA are emerging as the powerhouse engines of the Web3 ecosystem.

I. Compliance as Infrastructure: USDC Evolution and Hong Kong's "New Policy" Dual Drive

President Tang Yi noted that the rise of compliant stablecoin USDC exemplifies how a "compliance-first" approach is pivotal to gaining market trust and achieving scalable growth. Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance, effective in 2025, is forging a new regional benchmark. "The ascent of USDC essentially reinforces dollar hegemony in the digital era, and this 'compliance-first' pathway offers vital lessons for the global stablecoin ecosystem," emphasized President Tang.

This insight aligns seamlessly with Hong Kong's regulatory innovations. In August 2025, the Hong Kong Stablecoin Ordinance took effect, establishing rigorous licensing to safeguard industry entry and overseen by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), solidifying its role as an Asia-Pacific compliance vanguard. Leading institutions like JD Coin Chain have swiftly responded by launching stablecoin sandbox tests to hasten innovation deployment. Looking to 2026, the compliant rollout of HKD stablecoins will unfold comprehensively, empowering digital transformation in cross-border payments and making Web3 applications truly accessible.

II. RWA New Paradigm: UAEC Empowers Asset Digitization, Forging a Global Leading Trading Ecosystem

The RWA track emerged as a summit focal point, with President Tang Yi detailing UAEC's practical implementations. As UAEC's Co-Founder, President Tang's team has crafted this as a critical node in the global compliant RWA ecosystem.

"The core of RWA lies in building asset trust within a compliance framework," stated President Tang. UAEC positions itself as a key driver of the global compliant RWA ecosystem, with President Tang personally serving as CEO, blending elites from traditional finance and crypto industries. The platform delivers full-spectrum services from asset on-chaining and trade matching to payment settlement, underpinned by a "tri-jurisdictional licensing + technical security" dual safeguard system. It holds pivotal licenses across the U.S., Hong Kong, and Dubai, bolstered by top-tier security audits. UAEC's global footprint is equally impressive: Headquartered in Wyoming, USA, with branches in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, it is steadily advancing toward a Nasdaq listing. Its model validates RWA's competitive edge in fostering asset trust under compliant structures.

III. Token-Stock Linkage 2.0: Hong Kong Stock Benchmarks Inspire, Sharing U.S. Stock New Dividends

President Tang Yi addressed "Token-Stock Linkage 2.0," succinctly analyzing how listed companies leverage crypto assets for value elevation. Take Meitu Company as an exemplar: In 2021, its founder Mr. Cai Wensheng (HKBA Honorary Advisor) deployed $100 million in cash to acquire BTC and ETH. Amid a market rebound by late 2024, Meitu cleared its positions for profits of approximately $79.63 million (equivalent to HK$570 million) and issued special dividends, establishing itself as a Hong Kong stock benchmark.

Hong Kong's ecosystem is mature, with 11 licensed platforms like HashKey constructing interconnected service networks for asset linkage. The U.S. "Project Crypto" initiative is accelerating the fusion of tokenized securities, aligning perfectly with UAEC's listing strategy.

IV. Outlook for 2026: Ecosystem Innovation for a Shared Future, Hong Kong Web3 Leads Global Journey

In the summit's finale, President Tang Yi delivered an inspiring outlook: "2026 marks the golden era of compliance innovation, where RWA and token-stock linkage will explode. Hong Kong and the U.S. will forge the 'dual engines' propelling Web3 forward." He called on industry partners to unite, with HKBA and UAEC pledging active collaboration with like-minded allies—offering resource matchmaking and in-depth exchange opportunities. Global guests are warmly invited to visit Hong Kong and co-explore the new blueprint for digital finance. Here's to a triumphant 2026 for the entire Web3 ecosystem! For collaborations, visit HKBA.cc or UAEC.net, and connect with President Tang Yi and the secretariat to embark on a win-win journey.