LegCo Subcommittee Explores Web3 and Cryptocurrency Trends at Hong Kong's First Consensus Event

LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visited Consensus Hong Kong at Hong Kong Conventional and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai today (February 20) to gain insight into the international meeting and exhibition about the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web 3 industries, which is being held for the first time in Hong Kong.

Members received a briefing by representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on the features of various stages and events, as well as the reasons for choosing Hong Kong as the host city. Members noted that Consensus Hong Kong brings together leaders, investors and startups from the global cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3 and fintech industries. Through keynote speeches, summits, and investor matchmaking activities, the participants explore popular topics and future trends related to virtual assets, open currencies, and artificial intelligence.

Members then learned the competitions of Web3 startups and innovative blockchain solutions, noting that these contests allow promising startups to showcase their proposals and inspire innovative ideas. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of Consensus Hong Kong on driving the growth of the Web3 ecosystem, developing the crypto economy, and exploring business opportunities. Members also opined that the successful hosting of the event in Hong Kong is a manifestation of global confidence in Hong Kong's development in the Web3 sector. It also facilitates local businesses to expand their networks, and connect with the world.

Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Dr Johnny Ng, Subcommittee members Mr Ma Fung-kwok and Ms Carmen Kan.

LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets visits Consensus Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Home Affairs Department alerts public to attempted impersonations of Care Teams

A spokesman for the Home Affairs Department (HAD) today (June 18) alerted members of the public to beware of attempted impersonations of District Services and Community Care Teams (Care Teams) for fraudulent purposes.

The HAD has recently been informed by an individual sub-district Care Team that some residents were visited by persons who claimed to be Care Team members, distributing blessing bags to an elderly person and requesting the elderly to sign unknown papers.

The spokesman reminded members of the public that they should remain vigilant when any request for visit by unknown persons, as well as unidentified calls or messages are received. If in doubt about the identity of the callers or visitors, please call 182 111 to verify the identity of Care Team members and volunteers, and obtain the Care Teams' contact information. In case of suspicious circumstances, please call the 24-hour Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.

Members and volunteers of Care Teams will wear Care Team uniforms and display Care Team member or volunteer Certificates of Identity for identification when providing caring services. Members of the public may visit the dedicated webpage on members of Sub-district Care Teams (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams/subdistrictcareteams.htm) for the information of Care Team members and the contact information of their operating organisations.

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