Merkle Science Meet Hong Kong: Asia’s Digital Asset & Compliance Gateway

Join Merkle Science at Soho House Hong Kong during Hong Kong FinTech Week for an afternoon of focused discussion on the future of digital asset regulation, compliance, and financial infrastructure across Asia-Pacific. The program will bring together leaders from financial institutions, fintech companies, digital asset businesses, and regulatory and compliance teams to examine how Hong Kong’s digital asset strategy is developing, how traditional finance is engaging with the sector, and how companies are managing regulatory complexity across APAC. From licensing and institutional adoption to stablecoins and cross-border payments, the sessions will focus on what organizations are building today, how regulatory expectations are evolving, and what the next phase of digital asset adoption could mean for the region. What to expect Short, substantive sessions led by industry practitioners Perspectives from financial services, fintech, compliance, policy, and digital assets Practical discussions on licensing, risk management, institutional adoption, and cross-border payments Product demonstrations and opportunities to connect with speakers and attendees Drinks and networking following the program Agenda 1:30 PM–1:50 PM | Arrival and networking Light refreshments and informal networking. 1:50 PM–2:00 PM | Welcome remarks Opening remarks from Mriganka Pattnaik, Co-Founder and CEO of Merkle Science. 2:00 PM–2:40 PM | Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Strategy: Regulation, Licensing and Global Competitiveness Hong Kong has positioned itself as one of the world’s leading regulated digital asset hubs, combining an increasingly comprehensive licensing regime with a strong focus on institutional adoption and financial innovation. This panel will explore how the regulatory framework is evolving, the lessons companies have learned from the licensing process, and how Hong Kong is balancing innovation and investor protection while strengthening its role within the broader Asian financial ecosys