CoinEx has concluded “RISING TIDE: High-Signal Night,” an exclusive side event held during Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026. The event was co-organized with ViaBTC and supported by Mercuryo and the Global Fintech Institute, bringing together crypto executives, builders, investors and infrastructure players for a night focused on industry dialogue and networking.
The gathering took place as Hong Kong Web3 Festival continued to strengthen its role as one of Asia’s most visible digital asset events. The 2026 edition was scheduled for April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with organizers positioning it as a major forum for crypto policy, blockchain infrastructure and Web3 development.
A Networking Event Built Around Liquidity and Market Confidence
According to CoinEx, the RISING TIDE theme was designed around the idea of liquidity returning to the market and capital moving into more efficient structures. That message fits the broader mood across the crypto sector, where exchanges, infrastructure providers and investors are competing to position themselves for the next phase of institutional adoption.
The event brought together participants from exchanges, mining, infrastructure, venture capital and emerging Web3 projects. Rather than framing the evening as a product launch, CoinEx presented RISING TIDE as a high-signal networking venue where decision-makers could discuss market structure, ecosystem partnerships and the direction of digital assets in Asia.
Why Hong Kong Remains Important for Web3
Hong Kong has become a key meeting point for crypto companies looking to connect Asia’s capital markets with global blockchain development. The Web3 Festival is co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, with the event built around policy discussion, Web3 infrastructure, digital asset innovation and industry networking.
That setting made Hong Kong a natural venue for CoinEx and ViaBTC to host a side event. Side events have become an important part of major crypto conferences because they give companies a more focused environment for partnership conversations away from the main stage. For exchanges, these gatherings are also a way to reinforce trust, visibility and ecosystem relevance in a crowded global market.
CoinEx Continues Its Event-Led Global Push
The RISING TIDE event is part of a broader effort by CoinEx to maintain a visible presence at major industry gatherings. The company said it co-hosted a side event during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 with Kronos Research and ViaBTC, with support from Babylon Labs. It also pointed to appearances at Coinfest Asia 2025, TOKEN2049, LABITCONF 2025 and the Singapore Tech Innovation Expo.
For a centralized exchange, that type of event strategy matters. Competition among trading platforms is no longer only about listed assets or trading fees. Brand trust, proof of reserves, institutional relationships and regional market access all play a role in how users and partners evaluate exchanges.
The ViaBTC Connection Adds Ecosystem Weight
CoinEx was established in 2017 and launched by ViaBTC, the mining pool and blockchain infrastructure group. The exchange says it serves more than 10 million users across more than 200 countries and regions, while offering access to more than 1,100 coins.
The ViaBTC connection is important because it gives CoinEx a broader infrastructure story. CoinEx says it was among the earlier exchanges to release proof-of-reserves and maintains a 100% reserve commitment for user assets. Its proof-of-reserve page explains that it uses Merkle Tree verification and on-chain wallet disclosure to help users compare platform liabilities with assets held in exchange wallets.
That transparency message remains central to exchange reputation. Since the failures of several major crypto firms in past market cycles, users have become more focused on whether trading platforms can show credible evidence that customer assets are fully backed.
Events Are Becoming Part of Exchange Strategy
CoinEx’s Hong Kong event highlights a larger industry trend. Crypto exchanges are increasingly using conferences and private side events to build relationships with market makers, venture firms, builders, payment companies and institutional service providers.
That approach can help exchanges move beyond retail trading volume and into deeper ecosystem roles. For CoinEx, hosting RISING TIDE alongside ViaBTC also gives the company a way to connect its exchange business with mining, infrastructure and broader Web3 development.
The announcement does not disclose new product launches, trading partnerships or capital commitments from the event. Still, its significance lies in positioning. CoinEx is using Hong Kong Web3 Festival to show that it wants to remain active in the global conversation around liquidity, market structure and blockchain adoption.
A Signal of Asia’s Growing Role in Crypto
RISING TIDE also reflects the growing importance of Asia in the next stage of crypto market development. Hong Kong’s conference calendar, regulatory discussions and institutional presence have made the city one of the most closely watched Web3 hubs in the region.
For CoinEx, the event was less about making a single announcement and more about reinforcing its place in the exchange ecosystem. By gathering industry participants during one of Asia’s leading Web3 events, CoinEx is betting that relationships, credibility and regional engagement will remain as important as trading products in the next phase of crypto growth.
This article is based on a press release issued by GlobeNewsWire.
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