At the recent 'Build and Scale in 2026' forum held in Hong Kong, Eric Chong, Deputy Director of Research at Chief Trade, discussed the theme 'Connecting Finance and Web3: Building the Next Era of Investor Confidence.' According to ChainCatcher, Chong emphasized that high-net-worth investors have a strong demand for secure and compliant crypto asset channels, which is a key driver for traditional financial institutions entering the Web3 space.
Chong highlighted that Hong Kong's robust regulatory framework provides a safe environment for institutional participation in the crypto market. However, investors are more concerned with how to engage with this emerging asset class through regulated and compliant avenues. To address this, Chief Trade plans to focus on three main areas: offering regulated crypto trading services, expanding its digital asset product line, and enhancing investor education.
He believes that the advantages of traditional financial institutions in financial credibility, compliance frameworks, and ecosystem connectivity will help guide investors into the digital asset sector. The integration of Web3 and traditional finance has become an irreversible structural trend.