HTX DAO Makes a Grand Debut at the 2026 Blockchain Forum: Deepening Presence in CIS Emerging Markets and Building a New Web3 Financial System
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HTX DAO Makes a Grand Debut at the 2026 Blockchain Forum: Deepening Presence in CIS Emerging Markets and Building a New Web3 Financial System
During the 2026 Blockchain Forum, HTX DAO shared insights on CIS market expansion, P2P compliance transformation, and ecosystem development progress—signaling its ongoing efforts to deepen regional presence and advance the Web3 integrated financial ecosystem.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insights
On April 14–15, HTX DAO made a high-profile debut at the 2026 Blockchain Forum—the largest cryptocurrency summit in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region—where it hosted an exclusive appreciation dinner for its core CIS partners and key clients. This initiative further deepens local partnerships, strengthens brand trust, and consolidates HTX’s ecosystem influence across the region. The Blockchain Forum attracted over 20,000 participants from around the world to discuss topics including Web3, cryptocurrencies, mining, and AI.
During the forum, Wendy Wang, Head of HTX CIS, and Tigran Akhunts, Head of HTX’s CIS P2P business, were invited speakers. They delivered forward-looking insights on HTX’s global expansion strategy, regional market evolution, and newly introduced regulatory compliance frameworks.
Shift in Global Crypto Growth Center: HTX Aims to Build a Comprehensive Web3 Financial Hub
At the panel discussion titled “HTX’s 2026 Global Expansion Strategy: A Comparative Analysis of Emerging vs. Regulated Western Markets,” Wendy Wang provided a profound analysis of the new global crypto market landscape.
She noted that the center of crypto growth is shifting from a “globally unified” model toward “regional deep-dive” development. Over the next two to three years, emerging markets—including the CIS region—will replace traditional Western markets as the true global growth engine. “In the CIS region, cryptocurrency is not merely an investment asset—it serves critical real-world needs such as cross-border payments and wealth preservation.”
Wendy Wang further analyzed how exchange competition logic is undergoing a fundamental transformation. First, platforms are evolving beyond their traditional role as simple trade-matching venues into comprehensive Web3 financial hubs integrating asset management, yield products, and community governance. Second, success will no longer hinge solely on liquidity and security, but increasingly on “deep localization capabilities” and “user-driven value co-creation mechanisms.” Platforms that truly understand regional user needs, seamlessly integrate fiat on/off-ramps, and foster community participation will gain decisive competitive advantages.
Wendy Wang, Head of HTX CIS, delivering incisive analysis of the new global crypto market landscape at the panel discussion
The strong performance of HTX and HTX DAO in the CIS region validates Wendy Wang’s perspective. Data shows that in 2025, HTX achieved a 20% increase in net spot trading fee revenue in the CIS region, with inbound fiat deposits surging 94% to $240 million and new registered users reaching 670,000. Moreover, through HTX DAO, HTX encourages users to participate in platform governance and ecosystem development—an approach rooted in “user-driven value co-creation” that significantly enhances community cohesion and loyalty.
Wendy Wang emphasized that HTX will continue building a platform that not only meets users’ demands for secure, efficient trading, but also enables mainstream retail users to seamlessly enter Web3 and actively participate in ecosystem governance.
P2P Business Reaches a Turning Point: Embracing Compliance to Redefine Secure Trading
In response to Russia’s upcoming cryptocurrency regulatory framework—which mandates that all cryptocurrency-to-ruble conversions must be conducted exclusively through Central Bank-registered and licensed institutions—Tigran Akhunts, Head of HTX’s CIS P2P business, offered expert analysis during the “2026 Russian Cryptocurrency Trading Market” panel discussion.
Tigran Akhunts, Head of HTX’s CIS P2P business, sharing strategic insights on CIS market development at the panel discussion
Tigran stated unequivocally that the era of unregulated, “wild-west” P2P growth has come to an end—and the market structure is undergoing a fundamental shift. “While the classic P2P model will gradually phase out, the underlying demand remains robust and is rapidly migrating toward more compliant, standardized operational systems.”
Tigran revealed that HTX has consistently prioritized safety and regulatory compliance. It has already launched a systematic legal assessment of the new legislation and is actively exploring viable business adaptations aligned with the updated framework. He added that although future transaction access thresholds will rise significantly, this will deliver a substantially safer overall trading environment—addressing persistent pain points such as bank account freezes. With the regulatory framework now taking shape, the CIS crypto trading market is accelerating into a new stage of mature development.
Notably, HTX’s OTC business was awarded “P2P Platform of the Year” at the Blockchain Forum Awards, recognized for pioneering the industry-first C2C Verified Station model and its rapid global expansion.
HTX’s OTC business awarded “P2P Platform of the Year” at the Blockchain Forum Awards
HTX DAO Ecosystem Bears Fruit; HTX Genesis Hackathon Launches Soon
HTX DAO’s presence at the forum also drew significant market attention.
Since the start of 2026, $HTX has continued advancing ecosystem development and deflationary mechanisms: In March, it officially listed on Bit2Me—the EU-compliant exchange—and simultaneously launched staking functionality, broadening asset utility and yield opportunities. On April 15, HTX DAO completed its Q1 2026 $HTX token burn. Since launching its burn mechanism in 2024, over 11% of the total $HTX supply has been burned or donated, achieving an average annual deflation rate of approximately 5.5%, thereby reinforcing its deflationary thesis.
Meanwhile, effective April 1, $HTX became the sole fee-offset token on the HTX exchange—deeply embedded within core trading operations. This mechanism not only boosts intrinsic token demand and usage frequency, but also provides stronger foundational support for consistent future burns and market expectation management.
Building on these foundations, HTX DAO is rapidly expanding beyond “value capture” into full-fledged “ecosystem expansion.”
The HTX Genesis Hackathon—co-organized by HTX DAO and B.AI, and jointly hosted by TinTinLand and OpenCity—will open in Hong Kong on April 21. Focused intensively on the “AI × Web3” track, the event is expected to attract over 100 participating teams and more than 400 core developers. Prominent attendees include Justin Sun, Global Advisor to HTX; Molly, HTX DAO Ambassador; and Alec, Head of HTX Ventures—who will collectively explore the convergence trends of AI and Web3, and their practical industrial applications. Additionally, the HTX Ecosystem Empowerment Program will launch concurrently, offering top-performing projects up to $10 million in grant funding, plus comprehensive support including listing assistance, traffic promotion, technical resources, and incubation services—accelerating high-potential projects toward successful deployment and growth.
From executing regional strategies and navigating compliance pathways, to deploying ecosystem capital and cultivating developer infrastructure, HTX and HTX DAO are progressively evolving into a “comprehensive Web3 financial ecosystem.” Going forward, HTX will not only serve as a secure bridge connecting global users to the crypto world—but also stand as a steadfast leader defining the new Web3 order and steering the industry toward inclusivity and co-creation.
About HTX DAO
HTX DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) initiated and supported by the HTX exchange and the TRON blockchain ecosystem. It was established collaboratively by community members, early contributors, and global advisors. HTX DAO aims to build an open, transparent, and highly collaborative governance ecosystem led by users—serving as a pivotal engine driving the development of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Guided by the principle “Holding Tokens = Governance,” HTX DAO seeks to activate global consensus and participation, align community interests with platform value, and pioneer a new order for the crypto finance world.
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