Lawrence Chu

Chief Executive Officer

2024 - Current

IDA is the premier digital asset technology company to spearhead the widespread adoption of blockchain finance. We empower businesses to seamlessly integrate between Web2 and Web3. HKDA, a fiat-referenced stablecoin built on public blockchain protocols, will be the first product launched by IDA. HKDA is designed to drive enhanced digital connectivity for seamless commerce and payments between Hong Kong and global markets, 24/7/365. To maintain the highest level of security and stability, all circulating HKDA will always be fully backed by at least 100% reserve assets in regulated Hong Kong based authorized institutions. Our mission is to propel Hong Kong to the forefront of fintech and Web3 innovation by attracting new foreign investments and capital from jurisdictions participating in the Belt and Road and Global South initiatives, and enabling them to facilitate more effective and efficient cross-border trades.

Member of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development in the Hong Kong SAR

2023

Founder

2011

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Partner

2019

https://levervc.com

Governor

2010

https://www.cis.edu.hk The school is a non-profit charitable organization. Ultimate responsibility for the school rests with the Board of Governors of the Chinese International School Foundation. The Board establishes broad policies to ensure that the school meets the highest standards of service to its constituents. It is assisted in its long-range planning for the school by various Board committees and by the Development Board. Day-to-day operation of CIS is the responsibility of the Headmaster, who works closely with the Leadership Team. CIS is accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It is also a member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Co-Founder & Chairman

2022 - 2024

https://vsfg.com Ａ global financial services platform and the 1st SFC-approved virtual asset manager in Hong Kong. VSFG is focused on building out its IDA business, which includes digital asset management, ETF issuance of major crypto-currencies, and developing a licensed stablecoin business. Traditionally the firm managed venture capital funds, project funds, as well as an external asset management wealth business.

Partner

2018 - 2023

https://aicapital.ai

Co-Founder & Chairman

2015 - 2023

https://kenetic.capital

Co-Founder

2017 - 2022

https://oriente.com

Patron

2014 - 2017

https://ucca.org.cn/en