{"id":84587,"date":"2024-07-22T02:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T06:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=84587"},"modified":"2024-07-22T02:57:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T06:57:13","slug":"hong-kong-adds-blockchain-vertical-to-global-fast-track-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/hong-kong-adds-blockchain-vertical-to-global-fast-track-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Adds Blockchain Vertical to Global Fast Track 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/hsbc-hong-kong-to-permit-investing-in-virtual-assets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invest Hong Kong<\/a>&#8216;s Global Fast Track 2024 program introduces a blockchain vertical, offering fintech startups global pitching opportunities and mentorship, with applications open until September 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hong Kong Adds Blockchain Vertical to Global Fast Track 2024\" class=\"wp-image-84593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-976199858-1-1320x742.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hong Kong Adds Blockchain Vertical to Global Fast Track 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Invest The 7th iteration of the Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024 has been announced by the government department of Hong Kong, which is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is intended to facilitate business connectivity among fintech startups, corporates, and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program, accepting applications until September 20, provides <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/5-fintech-companies-in-the-metaverse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fintech companies<\/a> from around the globe with the chance to present their cases on international stages, receive mentorship, and participate in business matchmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year's GFT will introduce three new verticals: ESG\/Green Fintech, Blockchain, and Insurance\/Health Tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These verticals are under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/ask\/answers\/030315\/what-financial-services-sector.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial services industry<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>&#8216;s emergent trends and evolving landscape. 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