Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Concludes with 11,000 Attendees, Driving the Global Dialogue on Finance and Digital Assets

Rhea-AI Summary

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (BLSH) ran Feb 10–12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with 11,000 registered attendees from over 122 countries. The event featured 350+ speakers, 240 startups, 1,000+ developers, and an estimated HK$300 million economic impact, and announced Consensus Miami May 5–7, 2026.

Key Figures

Conference attendance: 11,000 attendees Geographic reach: 122 countries and regions Economic impact: HK$300 million +5 more

8 metrics

Conference attendance 11,000 attendees Consensus Hong Kong 2026 registered participants

Geographic reach 122 countries and regions Origin of Consensus Hong Kong 2026 attendees

Economic impact HK$300 million Estimated local economic impact from Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Senior leadership share 62% Portion of attendees at senior leadership level

Speakers 350+ speakers Number of speakers featured in 2026 agenda

Developers 1,000+ developers Developers participating in EasyA Consensus Hackathon

Startups 240 startups Startups taking part in CoinDesk PitchFest

Side events 400+ side events Parallel events during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 week

Market Reality Check

Price: $31.71 Vol: Volume 2,599,776 is below...

normal vol

$31.71 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,599,776 is below the 20-day average of 2,994,956, suggesting no pre-news volume spike. normal

Technical Shares at $31.71 are trading below the 200-day MA ($48.95) and are far under the $118 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

BLSH fell 0.53% while key software/fintech peers were mostly negative: FOUR -6.2...

BLSH fell 0.53% while key software/fintech peers were mostly negative: FOUR -6.22%, GTLB -1.47%, DBX -0.57%, KVYO -10.54%, with INFA +0.08%. Moves appear stock-specific rather than a coordinated sector reaction.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 05 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 05	Monthly metrics update	Neutral	-8.5%	Release of January 2026 trading and volatility metrics for BTC and ETH.
Feb 05	Earnings results	Negative	-8.5%	Q4 2025 results showing large GAAP net loss despite positive adjusted metrics.
Jan 15	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-4.9%	Announcement of timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings call.
Jan 09	Monthly metrics update	Neutral	-2.3%	Release of December 2025 trading and volatility metrics for BTC and ETH.
Jan 08	Conference participation	Positive	+0.1%	Solana Accelerate joining Consensus Hong Kong with dedicated programming for ecosystem.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often coincided with downside moves, with several neutral or operational updates followed by notable share price declines.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has focused disclosures on monthly operating metrics and financial results, including Q4 and full‑year 2025 performance on Feb 5, 2026 and recurring Bitcoin/Ethereum trading metrics. These events frequently saw negative price reactions, even when updates were informational rather than clearly negative. A Solana Accelerate partnership for Consensus Hong Kong on Feb 11, 2026 drew a modestly positive response, tying the company to major digital asset conferences, which connects directly to the current Consensus Hong Kong 2026 recap.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement spotlights Consensus Hong Kong 2026 as a major digital asset gathering, drawing 11...

Analysis

This announcement spotlights Consensus Hong Kong 2026 as a major digital asset gathering, drawing 11,000 attendees from 122 countries and generating an estimated HK$300 million in economic impact. For BLSH, prior news has ranged from detailed operating metrics to earnings updates and ecosystem partnerships. Investors may watch how ongoing participation in large Web3 events complements the company’s trading activity, revenue trends, and any future regulatory or disclosure developments.

Key Terms

web3, digital assets, stablecoins, non-custodial, +1 more

5 terms

web3 technical

"The world of Web3 and digital assets carries with it vast potential."

An approach to the internet that uses decentralized technologies (like blockchains and smart contracts) to give users control over data, identity and digital assets instead of relying on a single company. For investors it matters because it enables new business models—token-based ownership, marketplaces and governance structures—but also brings higher volatility, novel revenue streams and regulatory uncertainty, so investment outcomes can be very different from traditional tech.

digital assets financial

"The world of Web3 and digital assets carries with it vast potential."

Digital assets are electronic files or representations of value stored electronically, such as cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, or digital art. They matter to investors because they can be bought, sold, and used for transactions much like physical assets, but exist entirely in digital form, offering new opportunities for investment and financial innovation.

stablecoins financial

"covering everything from institutional adoption and stablecoins to the architecture"

Stablecoins are a type of digital currency designed to maintain a steady value, often linked to traditional currencies like the dollar or euro. They function like digital cash that offers the convenience of online transactions while avoiding the large price swings common with other cryptocurrencies. This stability makes them useful for investors and users who want a reliable way to store and transfer value without exposure to sudden market changes.

non-custodial financial

"PumpStop, a non-custodial trading layer that helps users to manage risk"

Non-custodial means that individuals have full control over their own assets without relying on a third party to hold or manage them. Think of it like keeping your money in your own wallet instead of a bank’s safe deposit box; you are responsible for safeguarding and using your assets directly. For investors, this offers greater privacy and control, but also requires more responsibility for security.

on-chain technical

"the harmonization of AI agents, robotics, and on-chain execution."

On-chain describes actions or data that are recorded directly on a blockchain, a public digital ledger that creates a permanent, time-stamped record of transactions. For investors, on-chain activity provides verifiable evidence of transfers, ownership changes or automated program actions (like contract-driven payments); seeing these entries is like checking a bank statement and helps assess liquidity, settlement finality, fees, and transparency when judging risk and market behavior.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HONG KONG, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consensus Hong Kong 2026, held from February 10–12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, wrapped its second edition after three days of high-impact programming that attracted 11,000 registered attendees representing over 122 countries and regions.

The conference opened with remarks by The Honourable John KC Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, who said in his opening address, "The world of Web3 and digital assets carries with it vast potential. They help to realise more efficient financial transactions, at a lower cost and with more inclusive options. The Hong Kong Government is committed to establishing Hong Kong as a global hub for innovation in digital assets. That's why over the past few years, Hong Kong has been actively building the regulatory framework to promote the steady, and sustainable, development of our Web3 ecosystem."

The event is estimated to have generated close to HK$300 million in economic impact for the local economy and featured a globally diverse audience, with a near 50/50 split between participants from Asia and the rest of the world. Top attending geographies included Hong Kong, the U.S., China, India, the UAE, Singapore, the UK and South Korea. Senior leadership comprised 62% of the total attendance, reflecting the event's role as a central gathering point for high-level industry decision-makers.

The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po also addressed the conference as a keynote speaker, highlighting, "As the convergence of AI and blockchain continues to accelerate, the government and our regulators will work with the industry to foster concrete, high-impact use cases, while ensuring that emerging risks are properly identified, monitored and managed."

Featuring more than 350 speakers, the 2026 agenda highlighted the maturation of the digital asset sector, covering everything from institutional adoption and stablecoins to the architecture of new 'Internet Capital Markets.' This year also spotlighted the 'Machine Economy,' and the harmonization of AI agents, robotics, and on-chain execution. Speakers included Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation; Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance; Justin Sun, founder of TRON; Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital; Ella Zhang, head of YZi Labs; Joe Ngai, chairman of McKinsey & Co. Greater China; and Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Input Output.

In addition to regulators and industry leaders, more than 1000 developers and 240 startups took part in the EasyA Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest, respectively. Alex Scheer of zkMe Technology Limited - which lets users and businesses verify user credentials without disclosing any personal information using zero-knowledge cryptography - claimed the PitchFest title, while Hackathon winners included FoundrAI, an autonomous AI agent designed to launch startups/projects, deploy tokens, and hire humans to build the products they launch; SentinelFi, which provides real-time safety scores for crypto traders with six-category on-chain analysis; and PumpStop, a non-custodial trading layer that helps users to manage risk through integrated stop-loss functionality.

In addition, the Solana Foundation debuted Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus at the show on February 11, bringing thousands more builders, policymakers, and executives to discuss payments, institutional finance, DeFi, tokenization, AI infrastructure, and more specific to the Solana ecosystem.

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 built its agenda to turn the city into a week-long hub for industry and lifestyle experiences. In parallel with the main conference, over 400 side events took place over the course of the week. The past three days also saw raucous official Consensus parties at The Trilogy and Pier 1929, as well as a return to the Happy Valley Racecourse with The Consensus Cup.

With the support from 124 sponsors and 240 community and marketing partners, this year's event expanded beyond the venue and reinforced Hong Kong's role as a global hub for digital assets.

"Consensus was the perfect occasion to showcase the progress we've seen, not just in digital assets, but across AI, robotics, and internet capital markets," said Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus. "Hong Kong continues to prove its role as a gateway to Asia, showcasing how forward-thinking policy and innovation have helped accelerate progress in one of the fastest-growing markets for digital asset adoption. I'm excited to bring that momentum to Miami, convening global leaders to advance the conversation across the Americas."

Following its success in Hong Kong, Consensus will be heading to Miami, May 5-7, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Serving as the definitive gathering for the west, the Miami edition will continue the conversations started in Hong Kong, bringing together high-level investors, builders and policymakers to define the digital asset agenda for the year ahead.

Tickets for Consensus Miami 2026 are available here.

About Consensus
Consensus by CoinDesk is the world's longest-running and most influential gathering for the crypto, blockchain and AI industries. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators, it helps people understand the future of digital assets with discussions on key topics such as DeFi, Web3, AI, the evolving regulatory landscape and more. With a mix of panels, keynotes and networking opportunities, Consensus provides a platform to explore the latest trends shaping the digital economy. For more information about Consensus, please visit https://events.coindesk.com/

About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Part of Bullish Group (NYSE: BLSH), CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. Bullish may do business with organizations or foundations that attend or are sponsors of Consensus events, or which are otherwise featured in our editorial content. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. CoinDesk Indices and CoinDesk Data provide institutional-grade benchmarks and analytics for the digital asset ecosystem. CoinDesk gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world's largest and longest-running crypto festival. For more information, please visit CoinDesk.com.

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FAQ

How many attendees did Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (BLSH) report and when was the event held?

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 reported 11,000 registered attendees and was held Feb 10–12, 2026. According to BLSH, attendees represented over 122 countries, with a near 50/50 split between Asia and the rest of the world, and 62% in senior leadership.

What economic impact did Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (BLSH) claim for Hong Kong?

The event is estimated to have generated close to HK$300 million in economic impact for the local economy. According to BLSH, this estimate reflects attendee spending, side events, and expanded week-long programming across the city.

Which notable speakers and industry leaders attended Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (BLSH)?

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 hosted more than 350 speakers, including government officials and crypto leaders. According to BLSH, speakers included the Hong Kong Chief Executive and Financial Secretary, Lily Liu, Richard Teng, Justin Sun, Anthony Scaramucci, and Charles Hoskinson.

Who won the CoinDesk PitchFest and Hackathon awards at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (BLSH)?

Alex Scheer of zkMe Technology Limited won the CoinDesk PitchFest title; Hackathon winners included FoundrAI, SentinelFi, and PumpStop. According to BLSH, these winners showcase zero-knowledge verification, autonomous AI agents, safety scoring, and non-custodial risk tools.

When and where will Consensus Miami 2026 (BLSH) take place following the Hong Kong event?

Consensus Miami 2026 is scheduled for May 5–7, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. According to BLSH, the Miami edition will continue conversations across the Americas and convene investors, builders, and policymakers.