From policy to hashrate to capital, Hong Kong could be where several lines converge.
When & Where
Aug 28–29 at HKCEC, Hong Kong. As a flagship stop of the Bitcoin Conference series, the Asia edition is expected to draw 10k+ builders to discuss the next wave of Bitcoin narratives, technical progress, and global adoption.
Why This Year Feels Different
Eric Trump—Executive VP, The Trump Organization—will make his first appearance at an Asian crypto summit, speaking on “Bitcoin Takes Over The World” (8/29). Host: David Bailey. Also in the speaker mix: Asher Genoot (CEO Hut 8, board member American Bitcoin – ABTC), Dr. Johnny Ng (Hong Kong Legislative Council), Eric Yip (ED of Intermediaries, SFC), Simon Gerovich (President, Metaplanet), Adam Back, Balaji Srinivasan and more.
ABTC Is the Hub
ABTC—co-launched with Eric Trump/Donald Trump Jr.—is aligning mining growth + strategic BTC reserves. Hut 8 injected mining assets and data centers into the vehicle; Eric Trump serves as CSO, and Asher Genoot sits on the board. Expect the Hong Kong agenda and sponsor list to echo that strategy.
Focus 1: Japan’s “BTC Treasury” Plays
Metaplanet, ANAP Holdings, Remixpoint (all sponsors) represent the region’s rising “Bitcoin-on-balance-sheet” cohort. With reports that ABTC is scouting Bitcoin-leaning companies in Asia (Japan/Hong Kong), any on-site proximity, side meetings or IR breadcrumbs could matter.
Focus 2: Policy → Hashrate → Supply Chain
Sponsors include Riot Platforms plus China’s leading miner manufacturers BITMAIN, Canaan, MicroBT. Recent chatter around ABTC × BITMAIN (including an on-rack sales arrangement with BTC-linked settlement mechanics) underscores tighter coupling between procurement, deployment and financing—under a shifting tariff/Rules-of-Origin backdrop.
Keep an eye out for joint statements, procurement updates or deployment roadmaps shared on stage or in side rooms—often the earliest tell that policy, hashrate and capital are moving in sync.
