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Executive Summary
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 brings together influential voices across digital finance, crypto assets, and traditional asset classes for three days of discussion on the latest trends and key topics shaping institutional adoption. This influential gathering attracts financial institutions, liquidity providers, and technology leaders to Hong Kong – making it the premier platform for driving innovation in APAC’s digital asset ecosystem.
Utila will be on the ground with an expanded regional team ready to discuss how our stablecoin and digital asset infrastructure delivers business benefits for organizations operating across Asia-Pacific’s complex regulatory landscape.
Consensus Hong Kong returns February 10–12, 2026, bringing together digital asset leaders, financial institutions, and technology innovators at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. After a sold-out debut in 2025 that drew nearly 10,000 attendees from 102 countries, this year’s event is projected to host over 15,000 industry decision-makers. Utila will be there with a booth on the expo floor – and we want to meet you.
Building the Team to Serve APAC
As digital asset adoption accelerates across Asia-Pacific, institutions need digital asset and stablecoin custody infrastructure that can keep pace with the region’s unique demands. To strengthen our regional capabilities, we have expanded our APAC sales team:
Salil Bhuvanadasan brings deep expertise in institutional digital asset services across Asian markets. His background in building relationships with financial institutions and navigating complex regulatory environments positions him to support clients across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Together with Jonathan, Salil will form a regional team dedicated to helping asset managers, exchanges, and financial institutions implement secure custody solutions tailored to each jurisdiction’s requirements.
Why Custody Infrastructure Matters in APAC
The region presents a distinct set of challenges for digital asset operations. Regulatory frameworks differ significantly across jurisdictions: Singapore operates a progressive licensing framework under the Financial Services and Market Act, Hong Kong started regulating stablecoin issuance and operations under the Stablecoins Ordinance adopted in August 2025, and markets like Japan and South Korea maintain strict exchange-level compliance requirements. Meanwhile, countries across Southeast Asia continue to refine their approaches to digital asset oversight.
This regulatory fragmentation means institutions cannot rely on one-size-fits-all solutions. Stablecoin and digital asset custody infrastructure must adapt to each market’s compliance requirements while maintaining consistent security standards and operational flexibility. For organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions – whether trading firms, asset managers, or payment processors – the ability to configure policies per country while maintaining unified oversight has become essential.
Digital asset custody in APAC is also evolving beyond simple storage. Institutions increasingly require infrastructure that supports trading operations, treasury management, access to DeFi liquidity, and integration with traditional banking rails. The infrastructure and MPC wallet provider becomes a foundation for broader digital asset operations rather than merely a secure vault.
What We’re Bringing to Hong Kong
Consensus Hong Kong serves as a platform where global leaders across finance and technology convene to discuss the future of digital assets. The agenda covers institutional adoption, decentralized finance, stablecoins, blockchain technology, and the intersection of AI with crypto. For Utila, the event represents an opportunity to connect with clients and partners navigating these developments firsthand.
At our booth, our team will be available to discuss how Utila’s custody platform addresses the specific requirements of APAC operations:
Multi-jurisdictional compliance through configurable policy controls
Support for 60+ blockchains including networks with strong APAC presence like Solana, Tron, and Cosmos ecosystems
Integration capabilities with local banking rails, AML/KYT providers, and liquidity sources via Utila Link
Developer-first APIs and SDKs for teams building custom applications on secure MPC wallet infrastructure
Whether you represent a traditional financial institution exploring digital assets or a crypto-native firm looking to institutionalize operations, we want to understand your requirements and share how our platform can support your goals.
Connect With Us
Consensus Hong Kong runs February 10–12, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. You can find us at our booth throughout the event.
To schedule a meeting during the conference with our team, submit the form below or connect with the team directly:
Jonathan Sam – Sales Director, APAC
Salil Bhuvanadasan – Sales Director, Asia
We look forward to seeing you at Consensus 2026 in Hong Kong.
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