This seminar will introduce the audience to concepts relating to blockchain, metaverse, Web3, digital assets and NFT. Jacqueline Qiao will discuss different types of blockchain, the difference between Web2 and Web3, and give an overview of the regulatory regime of digital assets in various jurisdictions. The seminar will highlight the recent development of metaverse and NFT and major market players and products in the cryptocurrency industry.

About the Speaker:

Ms. Qiao is a partner in JunHe’s overseas office. Ms. Qiao is specialized in derivatives and structured finance. She has extensive experience advising international banks, funds, Chinese financial institutions and fintech companies in the areas of OTC derivatives, exchange traded products, structured products, asset management, cross-border finance and HKMA/SFC regulatory advice. Before joining JunHe, Ms. Qiao has previously worked as a lawyer at Clifford Chance, Ashurst and Linklaters, as well as with a major investment bank where she worked as a structurer in the Greater China cross-asset structuring team. Ms. Qiao also focuses on cryptocurrency, blockchain, web3, Metaverse, derivatives and structured finance.

The Law Society of Hong Kong has awarded this seminar 1.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.