Consensus Hong Kong wrapped up with a bang as policymakers announced new initiatives to grow the digital assets sector.

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The narrative

Policymakers at Consensus Hong Kong announced a slew of initiatives aimed at strengthening the local digital asset ecosystem.

Why it matters

Philosophically speaking, the question of why we still care about this industry remains top of mind. Consensus showed that despite the sometimes ridiculous projects and unachievable hype cycles, companies still have a genuine use for the technology.

Breaking it down

Hong Kong’s regulators are trying to encourage…