CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 conference will commence this Wednesday, featuring a keynote by Hong Kong Chief Executive John KC Lee. The event will focus on the intersection of cryptocurrency policy and global financial integration, with discussions led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Securities and Futures Commission Chief Executive Julia Leung. Key topics include real-world asset tokenization, stablecoins, and evolving payment systems. The conference will host global regulators and industry leaders to explore regulatory approaches and industry developments. Panels will cover privacy, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and trading behaviors. Concurrently, SEC Chair Paul Atkins will testify before U.S. congressional committees, with crypto regulation expected to be a focal point. The White House is also organizing a meeting with crypto and banking industry representatives this week.