Consensus Hong Kong highlighted growing regulatory clarity, institutional DeFi maturity and the critical role of privacy-first infrastructure in unlocking mainstream Web3 adoption. Blog by Georgia Hanias.

Georgia Hanias reflects on the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, where AI dominated the agenda, climate concerns shifted, and fintech stood at the centre of global power. A personal and political look at a world in transition.

2025 was a defining year for fintech, Web3 and sustainability - a year of breakthroughs, backlash, and bold new directions. From the rise of stablecoins in the Global South and agentic AI in finance, to the convergence of TradFi and DeFi, Georgia reflects on the trends shaping a new world order.