Chan Mo-po: Integration of AI and Web3 will be a "game changer", Hong Kong is building next-generation fintech infrastructure

Techub News reported that Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, stated at the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival that 2026 is becoming a critical turning point for the development of financial technology. He pointed out that digital asset tokenization is being widely applied in areas such as bonds, real estate, and even future income, significantly enhancing efficiency and liquidity. At the same time, the deep integration of artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies, particularly the rise of agentic AI, will enable information analysis, autonomous decision-making, and inter-system interaction, which is expected to fundamentally revolutionize the operational rules of industries such as finance, trade, supply chains, and wealth management.

Furthermore, Paul Chan proposed three core challenges: infrastructure such as payment and settlement systems needs to develop in tandem and establish global standards; it is essential to ensure human control and traceability over autonomous AI systems; and regulatory frameworks must keep pace with AI activities across multiple platforms and products, strengthening investor protection and accountability mechanisms.