Hong Kong, February 15th, 2026, FinanceWire
The Rise of Institutional-Grade On-Chain Finance
The Consensus Hong Kong 2026 event underscored a pivotal shift in the blockchain and crypto landscape: the move from exploratory adoption to large-scale institutional integration. A key event during the conference, the “Institutional Payment & On-Chain Financial Infrastructure Summit,” co-hosted by Cregis, Stable, Jsquare, and FutureCloud, highlighted the growing demand for robust, secure, and compliant infrastructure to support enterprise-level digital asset operations.
From Personal Wallets to Enterprise Solutions
Aaron, CTO at Cregis, noted a fundamental change in perception. Early cryptocurrency adoption centered around personal wallets like MetaMask. However, for crypto to function as a stable, circulating currency within the business world, enterprises require secure and compliant systems for managing digital assets – a challenge distinct from personal asset management.
Cregis’s Three-Tier Architecture
Cregis has responded to this need with a three-tier technical architecture focused on security, compliance, and seamless integration. This infrastructure allows clients to access global digital assets through a unified platform. The company currently serves nearly 3,500 enterprise clients across over 50 countries, maintaining a zero-incident security record.
Stablecoins: The Foundation of On-Chain Finance
Discussions at the summit centered on the evolving role of stablecoins. A panel featuring Stable CEO Brian Mehler, Tevau Co-founder Andy Liu, and Conflux Network Hong Kong Head Esther Jiang, moderated by Jsquare Investment Analyst Noah Frankel, explored the potential of payments and stablecoins as core financial infrastructure components.
Security and Compliance: Cornerstones of Institutional Adoption
The second panel, moderated by Vesta Capital Founder & CEO Rony Dahan, addressed the critical importance of security and compliance in on-chain financial systems. Experts from SlowMist, Hex Trust, BlockOffice, and Cynopsis shared insights into safeguarding institutional deployments.
AWS and the Future of Digital Financial Infrastructure
AWS Head of Solutions Architect (Web3) Kong Lei presented AWS’s role in empowering secure and highly available digital financial infrastructure. He showcased reference architectures for stablecoins, including cross-chain implementations of USDC on AWS, and demonstrated how AWS Gen AI solutions can enhance digital financial services for enterprises.
Interoperability and Collaboration
Cregis Co-founder Aaron Zhang emphasized the industry’s shift from questioning the need for on-chain financial infrastructure to focusing on how to build it effectively. He stated Cregis will continue to collaborate with ecosystem partners to advance interoperable, compliance-first infrastructure development.
FAQ
- What is MPC in the context of digital asset security? MPC (Multi-Party Computation) is a cryptographic technique that allows multiple parties to jointly compute a function without revealing their individual inputs. In digital asset management, it enhances security by distributing private key control.
- Why is compliance important for institutional adoption of crypto? Regulatory clarity and compliance are essential for institutional investors who operate under strict guidelines and require assurance that their digital asset activities meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- What role do stablecoins play in on-chain finance? Stablecoins provide a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, offering a less volatile asset for payments, trading, and other financial applications.
About Cregis
Cregis is a global provider of enterprise-grade digital asset infrastructure, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions for institutional clients. Its core offerings include MPC-based self-custody wallets, Wallet-as-a-Service, and a robust Payment Engine, supporting exchanges, fintech platforms, and Web3 businesses.
With over 3,500 businesses served globally, Cregis empowers businesses to accelerate their Web3 transformation and unlock new digital asset opportunities.
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