BlockUnion and SNZ Capital concluded a series of engagements during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 and its surrounding industry events, bringing together financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, developer community and talents to strengthen Hong Kong's Web3 and digital asset ecosystem.
As 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.
Key highlights included the successful hosting of Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finoverse, engagement with Cross River and Offchain Labs, and the Devcon Hong Kong Community Convention at ETH HK Hub. BlockUnion and SNZ Capital also contributed to discussions on institutional onchain finance, digital asset investment, AI-driven innovation, and Web3 talent development.
SNZ Holding announced the operational launch of BlockUnion. Guided by the principle of “Connect to Empower,” BlockUnion focuses on four core missions: Community Building, Research and Innovation, Bridging East and West, and Web3 Acceleration and Adoption.
Convening Industry Leaders: Hong Kong Digital Asset Forum 2026
On November 1, BlockUnion, SNZ Capital, and Web3 Innovation Hub jointly 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 more than 260 organizations and institutions across finance, technology, and policy to discuss institutional adoption of digital assets, tokenization, stablecoin payments, and financial infrastructure for the AI era.
A highlight was a fireside chat between Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group, and Gilles Shi, Founder of SNZ Holding. The conversation reflected on blockchain's development over the past decade, its transition toward broader institutional adoption, and the convergence of AI and blockchain.
The forum also marked the operational launch of BlockUnion and featured announcements of its collaborations with Lido Institutional and EthSystems.
View more: HKDAF 2026 event recap.
Expanding Ecosystem Collaboration: Finoverse and BlockUnion Sign MoU
On November 2, Finoverse and BlockUnion signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), building on their longstanding collaboration in Hong Kong's fintech and Web3 ecosystem.
The agreement outlines four areas of cooperation: joint industry events, network and market access, community and educational initiatives, and the exploration of potential co-investment opportunities on a case-by-case basis.
Combining Finoverse's 10-year experience in building fintech in Hong Kong with BlockUnion's more than a decade of commitment in Ethereum and Web3 ecosystem development, the collaboration aims to strengthen connections among entrepreneurs, ecosystem, and markets, and 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 “Beyond Cycles: What Actually 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 for the development of agentic finance.
Gavin joined “Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets: Who Gets Funded in Crypto Now?”, alongside Akshat Vaidya of Maelstrom, Harald Eltvedt of SC Ventures, and Shiau Sin Yen of Titan Fund. The panel explored evolving investment priorities in digital assets, including capital allocation, project fundamentals, and the considerations shaping investment decisions.
Strengthening Global Industry Connections with Hong Kong Culture
During Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, BlockUnion and SNZ Capital supported Finoverse and InvestHK in organizing two evenings of networking and cultural exchange, bringing together international founders, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners.
Through local dining experiences featuring dim sum and hot pot, the gatherings offered international participants an opportunity to experience Hong Kong's culture, connect with local opinion leaders, and build meaningful relationships across the global fintech and Web3 ecosystems.
Gavin (LHS 1) introduced Steven Goldfeder, Co-founder and CEO of Offchain (RHS 2), to Alpha Lau, Director-General of InvestHK (LHS 2), and King Leung, Associate Director-General of InvestHK (RHS 1).
Henry spoke at 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 its collaboration with Offchain Labs, the company behind Arbitrum, highlighting growing engagement 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, facilitating exchanges between the teams and strengthening connections across the institutional finance and Ethereum ecosystem.
Devcon Sub-Venue at ETH HK Hub
On November 3, ETH HK Hub, together with the Ethereum Foundation and ETHTAO, hosted the Devcon Hong Kong Community Convention in collaboration with the Devcon team, bringing together developers, researchers, and community members from across the Ethereum ecosystem.
The event featured a virtual appearance by Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin, a livestream of Devcon's keynote, and technical discussions covering Ethereum's roadmap, privacy technologies, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
As a community hub co-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 “Inside Web3: Building Businesses, Teams & Careers” at Web3 Career Connect, organized by Finoverse during Hong Kong FinTech Week.
The panel explored the practical challenges of building and scaling Web3 businesses, investment priorities, talent acquisition, and career development. Bringing together perspectives from investment, recruitment, and ecosystem development, the discussion offered students and emerging professionals insights into the skills, opportunities, and career paths within the Web3 industry.
Connecting Talent, Technology and Capital: Cyberport Agentic Economy Summit
On November 5, Henry joined the panel “Building the Agentic Economy Ecosystem: Connecting Talent, Technology, Capital and Markets” at the Agentic Economy Summit, part of 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 businesses and support emerging ventures in scaling their operations.
Looking Ahead
Building on the partnerships and industry engagement during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, BlockUnion will continue working with financial institutions, technology providers, developers, and entrepreneurs to turn ecosystem connections into practical collaboration and adoption.
Its priorities include advancing the Ethereum ecosystem, tokenization and onchain finance, agentic payments, and privacy, with an emphasis on connecting institutional needs with emerging technologies and real-world applications. Complementing these efforts, SNZ Capital will continue identifying and supporting investment opportunities across Web3 and frontier technologies.
Together, BlockUnion and SNZ Capital aim to contribute to Hong Kong's position as a hub for digital assets and financial technology.