CodeCoin Named World Finance Forum "Tech Innovation Growth Enterprise"; Compliant Digital Payment Infrastructure Gains Industry Recognition

HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeCoin, a cross-border payment infrastructure provider, has been awarded the "Tech Innovation Growth Enterprise" honor at the 9th World Finance Forum Annual Conference. The recognition reflects growing industry acknowledgment of CodeCoin's compliance-first approach to digital payments, and signals that regulated digital payment tools are emerging as a pillar of next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure.

The conference, themed "In Search of a New Anchor for Stability and Growth," brought together senior policymakers and financial leaders. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivered a video address. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui and Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Darryl Chan attended in person, alongside Zhu Guangyao, Chief Advisor of the World Finance Forum and BRICS Think Tank. Discussions centered on shifts in the global economic and financial landscape, Hong Kong's role as an international financial center, and the architecture of next-generation cross-border payment systems.

Speaking at the conference, CodeCoin CEO Huang Jianbin said: "As demand for cross-border trade settlements and overseas payments continues to grow, the market is setting a higher bar for next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure. The new infrastructure must not only move money faster, but also establish more reliable and compliant connections in an increasingly complex international environment. We believe compliant digital payment tools will become a key direction in upgrading cross-border payment infrastructure."

Huang identified persistent structural friction in traditional cross-border payments — high transaction fees, extended settlement cycles, multi-layered intermediaries and limited service hours — as the core problem that next-generation infrastructure must solve. He argued that the market requires a new payment layer that is more efficient, transparent, auditable and fully compliant. Compared to the delays and costs imposed by multi-tier correspondent banking and cross-timezone clearing, compliant digital payment tools can reduce friction through peer-to-peer settlement networks and end-to-end traceability.

Huang further projected that 2026 to 2028 will be a critical window for building this infrastructure layer. "The payment systems of the future will not only serve people and businesses — they will also serve AI agents, autonomous vehicles and intelligent devices," he said.

"Payment infrastructure must evolve from serving humans alone to simultaneously serving both humans and machines. Our 'Ark-level' secure payment system is designed precisely for this reality: enabling capital to move fast and arrive safely in complex environments, providing a reliable payment backbone for the next generation of economic activity where humans and machines participate side by side," he added.

This outlook is grounded in a broader technological shift. As AI agents move beyond processing information to actively procuring computing resources, purchasing services, triggering contracts and completing settlements autonomously, payment systems must expand their design scope from human users and enterprises to intelligent agents.

American entrepreneur Elon Musk's recent characterization of Neuralink's brain-computer interface capabilities as "Jesus-level miracles" has drawn wider attention to how deeply intelligent systems are beginning to reshape economic activity — a shift that CodeCoin sees as directly relevant to payment infrastructure design.

To address this emerging reality, CodeCoin has built an "Ark-level" secure payment system across four dimensions. First, post-quantum encryption technology strengthens the system's security resilience against future changes in the computational environment. Second, multi-jurisdiction compliance licensing establishes verifiable institutional trust across different regulatory frameworks. Third, a full-scenario payment loop covers merchants, e-commerce platforms, multinational enterprises, traditional financial institutions and future AI agents. Fourth, an AI-native payment protocol incorporates intelligent agent invocation, settlement and audit requirements from the architectural design stage — ensuring the payment infrastructure keeps pace with AI-driven economic activity while balancing efficiency, compliance and security.

Regulatory clarity is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for the cross-border digital payments industry. In his address, Secretary Hui said: "As technology reshapes payments, investment and financial intermediation, jurisdictions that can combine innovation with clear regulation will have an advantage."

Huang sees Hong Kong's role evolving alongside this regulatory shift. "Hong Kong has long served as a 'super-connector' linking Eastern and Western capital," he said. "In the era of compliant digital payments, Hong Kong has the opportunity to become something more: a 'compliant transit hub' within the global digital financial network — a place where capital does not merely pass through, but completes regulatory confirmation under a clear supervisory framework."

In line with this direction, CodeCoin is building cross-border payment infrastructure that spans issuance, circulation, payment, settlement and redemption, with compliance capabilities integrated at every layer. The company's risk management framework operates across three dimensions: at the KYC (Know Your Customer) level, verifying customer identity, tracing the source of funds and assessing risk profiles; at the KYT (Know Your Transaction) level, monitoring transaction volumes, flows and counterparties to identify anomalous activity; and at the KYA (Know Your Address) level, screening, tracing and rating addresses for risk.

Building on this compliance foundation, CodeCoin provides multi-currency cross-border payment and clearing services to merchants, e-commerce platforms, multinational enterprises, traditional financial institutions and future AI agents.

About CodeCoin

CodeCoin is a next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure provider. Operating under a core strategy of licensed operation and end-to-end compliance, the company builds a global multi-license network and delivers secure, efficient, and cost-effective multi-currency cross-border payment and settlement services for businesses and individuals through proprietary digital payment technology.

CodeCoin's core technical team traces its roots to the original WeChat Pay team, who built the mobile payment service into a global infrastructure that covers more than 70 countries and over 1 billion users. The company is now applying this proven expertise to the digital payments space, with the mission to build the next-generation global payment network.

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CodeCoin Named World Finance Forum "Tech Innovation Growth Enterprise"; Compliant Digital Payment Infrastructure Gains Industry Recognition

HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nature Conservancy (TNC) marks its 75th anniversary in 2026— over seven decades of working together as One Conservancy to help create a better future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. Powered by science and partnerships, TNC has grown to work in more than 80 countries and territories to conserve nature, including through long-standing collaboration in Hong Kong and across Asia Pacific—helping to scale solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss by bringing together science, policy and capital to achieve measurable, long-term impact, for all generations.

Founded in 1951, TNC is widely recognized for its ability to translate science into action–advancing practical conservation across critical ecosystems worldwide and demonstrating how nature-based solutions can be deployed at scale to address climate and biodiversity challenges.

Over the decades, TNC has designed, tested and scaled conservation solutions globally, delivering outcomes that are measurable, replicable and grounded in both scientific rigor and on-the-ground implementation. This ability to move from research to execution enables TNC to support durable, system-level change in partnership with communities, governments and the private sector.

"For 75 years, The Nature Conservancy has demonstrated that lasting impact is built on science, partnership and long-term commitment—and that approach matters more than ever now," said Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy. "Today, the stakes have never been higher—neither has our ambition. We will harness the power of science, honor the wisdom of indigenous cultures, and support the courage of communities—because this moment is for a future we all share, where people and nature thrive for generations to come."

Asia Pacific: A Region of Urgency and Opportunity

Asia Pacific represents one of the most important regions for global conservation efforts. Home to approximately 4.3 billion people—nearly 60 percent of the world's population—it faces intensifying climate and biodiversity pressures, while also holding significant potential to deliver solutions at scale.

TNC's work across the region combines global scientific expertise with local leadership and partnerships to advance approaches that are practical, effective and adaptable across diverse geographies.

Against this backdrop, TNC is recognizing the 25th anniversary of its Asia Pacific Council (AP Council)—a community that for 25 years has provided leadership, insight and enduring support for conservation across the region, bringing together voices across sectors and helping to open doors, mobilize capital and turn ideas into action.

To mark the occasion, TNC hosted an anniversary dinner in Hong Kong on 15 May 2026, bringing together over 100 guests from government, business, finance and philanthropy to honor the Council's legacy of leadership, partnership and impact.

TNC was honored to welcome Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, who joined Jennifer Morris, AP Council members and partners for the evening. In his remarks, Mr Chan underscored the importance of integrating biodiversity considerations into decision-making and strengthening cross-sector collaboration to address climate risk and biodiversity loss—priorities that align with TNC's work across the region.

The celebration further underscored Hong Kong's role as a convening platform—connecting leaders across sectors to help turn shared ambition into coordinated action across Asia Pacific. As an international financial center, Hong Kong connects stakeholders across finance, business, philanthropy and civil society—helping translate conservation priorities into investable, actionable pathways for nature and climate.

In Hong Kong, this translates into on-the-ground action: TNC's work on nature-based solutions, including coastal resilience initiatives, demonstrates how healthy ecosystems can strengthen urban environments—supporting biodiversity, enhancing climate resilience and creating long-term value for communities.

"Hong Kong's position as an international financial center and connector between sectors and markets can help accelerate nature and climate solutions across Asia Pacific," said Anthony Gao, Executive Director for Hong Kong and Regional Partnerships, The Nature Conservancy. "We will continue to convene expertise, mobilize capital and advance science-based action at scale—delivering measurable outcomes for people and nature"

About The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong (TNC)

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 83 countries and territories (39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. TNC has been in Asia Pacific for over 30 years with projects in Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. In 2019, TNC was awarded the Lui Che Woo Prize for Sustainable Development. To learn more. please visit: 

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The Nature Conservancy marks 75 years of science-driven conservation globally, with Hong Kong helping advance impact across Asia Pacific

The Nature Conservancy marks 75 years of science-driven conservation globally, with Hong Kong helping advance impact across Asia Pacific