Worldpay's Yvonne Szeto at Hong Kong Fintech Week

The video discusses Hong Kong's initiative to legalize retail cryptocurrency trading, aiming to lead globally. It emphasizes the importance of a consistent regulatory framework for crypto adoption, highlighting global perspectives and potential guardrails. The discussion extends to embedded financial services like payments, insurance, and savings, showing their growing adoption. Challenges in B2B and cross-border payments are addressed, with new payment infrastructures emerging. The potential of decentralized finance is explored, stressing the need for regulatory clarity and education to foster ecosystem growth.

What are the implications of Hong Kong legalizing retail cryptocurrency trading?

How does regulation impact the adoption of digital assets?

What role do guardrails play in the context of retail investors and digital payments?

Discuss the significance of embedded payments in driving digital payment adoption.

What challenges does the B2B side face in the context of digital payments?

How can decentralized finance contribute to the growth of financial products?

What educational efforts are necessary for the growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem?