'It's a new wave:' Talent is flooding from Asia gaming companies to crypto, says HashKey Capital exec

Companies • November 2, 2023, 11:32PM EDT

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HashKey’s Jupiter Zheng explains how the crypto industry is maturing in Asia thanks to clear regulation and regional competition.

Episode 94 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and HashKey Capital Partner of Liquid Funds & Research Jupiter Zheng.

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Jupiter Zheng is Partner of Liquid Funds & Research for HashKey Capital — the investment arm of the Hong Kong crypto financial services firm HashKey Group.

In this episode, Zheng explains how the crypto industry is gaining momentum in Asia — particularly in Hong Kong.

Back in September, Hashkey announced it is raising up to $100 million for a new liquid fund with a heavy focus on altcoins.

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About Authors

Davis Quinton is the Director of Podcasts at The Block and runs our flagship podcast called The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro. Since joining The Block as an 'intern' in early 2022, he has worked closely with leaders across departments to translate The Block's written content into engaging multimedia formats. He holds a degree in Social Research & Public Policy from New York University in Abu Dhabi and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Frank Chaparro is the Editor At Large at The Block. Chaparro started his career at Business Insider, where he specialized in the intersection of digital assets and Wall Street, market structure, and financial technology. Soon after joining Business Insider out of Fordham University, Chaparro was interviewing top finance and tech executives, including billionaire Mark Cuban, “Flash Boys” star Brad Katsuyama, Cboe Global Markets CEO Ed Tilly, and New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley. In 2018, he become a sought after reporter in the crypto world, interviewing luminaries such as Tyler Winklevoss, the cofounder of Gemini, Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, and Fundstrat head Tom Lee. He runs his own podcast The Scoop and writes a biweekly eponymous newsletter. He leads special projects, including The Block's flagship podcast, The Scoop. Prior to The Block, he held roles at Business Insider, NPR, and Nasdaq. For inquiries or tips, email [email protected].