BlockUnion and SNZ Capital Advance Institutional On-Chain Finance and Hong Kong's Web3 Ecosystem During Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026
Hong Kong, November 6, 2026 — BlockUnion and SNZ Capital completed a series of activities during Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026 and surrounding industry events, bringing together financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, developer communities, and talent to jointly strengthen Hong Kong's Web3 and digital asset ecosystem.
As a Gold Sponsor of Hong Kong Fintech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, BlockUnion and SNZ Capital engaged with industry partners through strategic collaborations, ecosystem events, investment discussions, and community initiatives.
Highlight activities included the successful hosting of the Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Finoverse, exchanges with Cross River and Offchain Labs, and the Devcon Hong Kong Community Conference at ETH HK Hub. BlockUnion and SNZ Capital also participated in discussions on institutional on-chain finance, digital asset investment, AI-driven innovation, and Web3 talent development.
SNZ Holding announced the official launch of BlockUnion. Guided by the philosophy of "Connect to Empower," BlockUnion focuses on four core missions: community building, research and innovation, bridging East and West, and Web3 acceleration and adoption.
Bringing Together Industry Leaders: Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum 2026
On November 1, BlockUnion, SNZ Capital, and Web3 Innovation Hub co-hosted the second Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum (HKDAF 2026) at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, with Visa, ETH HK Hub, and Chainlink as co-hosts.
The forum brought together representatives from over 260 organizations and institutions across finance, technology, and policy to discuss institutional adoption of digital assets, tokenization, stablecoin payments, and financial infrastructure in the AI era.
A highlight was the fireside chat between Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group, and Gilles Shi, Founder of SNZ Holding. The conversation reviewed the development of blockchain over the past decade, its shift toward broader institutional adoption, and the convergence of AI and blockchain.
The forum also marked the official launch of BlockUnion's operations and featured announcements of its partnerships with Lido Institutional and EthSystems.
Read more: HKDAF 2026 event recap
Expanding Ecosystem Partnerships: Finoverse and BlockUnion Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On November 2, Finoverse and BlockUnion signed a Memorandum of Understanding, building on the long-term collaboration between both parties in Hong Kong's fintech and Web3 ecosystem.
The agreement outlines four areas of cooperation: joint industry events, networking and market access, community and education initiatives, and exploration of potential co-investment opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
Combining Finoverse's decade of experience building fintech in Hong Kong with BlockUnion's commitment of over ten years of deep engagement in developing the Ethereum and Web3 ecosystem, the partnership aims to strengthen connections among entrepreneurs, ecosystems, and markets, and to support Hong Kong's continued development as an international digital asset hub.
Advancing Institutional Finance: Industry Dialogues at Hong Kong Fintech Week
Henry Chen, Chief Business Officer of SNZ and Partner at BlockUnion, and Gavin Wang, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of SNZ Holding and SNZ Capital, participated in two panel discussions at Hong Kong Fintech Week x StartmeupHK 2026.
Henry organized and moderated the discussion "Beyond the Cycle: What Really Matters in Agentic Finance?" featuring Ian Wallis of Baillie Gifford, Niki Ariyasinghe of Chainlink Labs, Pravesh Rijal of Cross River, and Serafin Lion Engel of Yield.xyz. The discussion examined the infrastructure, institutional requirements, and practical considerations needed for the development of agentic finance.
Gavin participated in the discussion "Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets: Who Gets Funded in Crypto Today?" alongside Akshat Vaidya of Maelstrom, Harald Eltvedt of SC Ventures, and Shiau Sin Yen of Titan Fund. The panel explored the evolving investment priorities in digital assets, including capital allocation, project fundamentals, and considerations influencing investment decisions.
Strengthening Global Industry Connections Through Hong Kong Culture
During Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026, BlockUnion and SNZ Capital supported Finoverse and Invest Hong Kong in organizing two evening networking and cultural experience events, bringing together international founders, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners.
Through local dining experiences featuring dim sum and hot pot, the events provided international participants with opportunities to experience Hong Kong culture, connect with local opinion leaders, and build meaningful relationships across the global fintech and Web3 ecosystem.
Gavin (far left) introduces Offchain co-founder and CEO Steven Goldfeder (second from right) to Alpha Lau (second from left), Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, and King Leung (far right), Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong.
Henry speaks at the Finoverse VIP Night during Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026.
Connecting Banking and Blockchain Infrastructure: Cross River and Offchain Labs
During Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026, Cross River announced a partnership with Offchain Labs, the company behind Arbitrum, highlighting the growing interaction between regulated financial institutions and blockchain infrastructure providers.
BlockUnion and SNZ Capital also hosted representatives from Cross River and Offchain Labs, led by Gilles Gade, Founder, President, and CEO of Cross River, and Steven Goldfeder, Co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, respectively, facilitating team exchanges and strengthening connections between institutional finance and the Ethereum ecosystem.
Devcon Satellite Venue at ETH HK Hub
On November 3, ETH HK Hub, in collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation and ETHTAO, co-hosted the Devcon Hong Kong Community Conference with the Devcon team, bringing together developers, researchers, and community members from the Ethereum ecosystem.
The event featured a virtual appearance by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, live-streamed Devcon keynote sessions, and technical discussions covering the Ethereum roadmap, privacy technology, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
As a community hub jointly operated by BlockUnion, SNZ, and ETHTAO, ETH HK Hub continues to connect local developers with the global Ethereum ecosystem, providing a space for technical exchange, collaboration, and community development.
Supporting Web3 Talent Development: Finoverse Web3 Career Connect
On November 4, Henry participated in the discussion "Getting into Web3: Building a Business, Team, and Career" at the Web3 Career Connect event organized by Finoverse during Hong Kong Fintech Week.
The panel explored the practical challenges of building and scaling Web3 businesses, investment priorities, talent recruitment, and career development. The discussion brought together perspectives from investment, recruiting, and ecosystem development, providing students and emerging professionals with insights into skills, opportunities, and career paths in the Web3 industry.
Connecting Talent, Technology, and Capital: Cyberport Agentic Economy Summit
On November 5, Henry participated in the panel "Building the Agentic Economy Ecosystem: Connecting Talent, Technology, Capital, and Markets" at the Agentic Economy Summit during the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2026.
The discussion brought together representatives from academia, venture capital, and technology companies to explore how talent, technology, investment, and market access can support the development of the agentic economy. The panel also examined the skills and partnerships needed to translate AI and Web3 innovation into commercially viable enterprises and support emerging companies in scaling their operations.
Looking Ahead
Building on the partnerships and industry engagement during Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026, BlockUnion will continue to work with financial institutions, technology providers, developers, and entrepreneurs to translate ecosystem connections into concrete collaboration and adoption.
Its priorities include advancing the Ethereum ecosystem, tokenization and on-chain finance, agentic payments, and privacy, with a focus on connecting institutional needs with emerging technologies and real-world applications. In parallel, SNZ Capital will continue to identify and support investment opportunities in Web3 and frontier technology sectors.
BlockUnion and SNZ Capital are jointly committed to supporting Hong Kong's position as a digital asset and fintech hub.
