HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2026 — The convergence of digital assets with traditional finance and artificial intelligence is reshaping talent requirements across the industry. Employers are placing greater emphasis on professional depth and cross-disciplinary capabilities, while emerging technologies and business models continue to create new career pathways.

Against this backdrop, Karina Li, Head of Talent Acquisition at KuCoin, shared perspectives on Web3 talent development at Web3 Career Connect, an official community event of Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 — one of the region's largest annual fintech gatherings, organized by Hong Kong's investment promotion agency, InvestHK.

Broadening Skill Requirements in Web3

Speaking on the panel "Inside Web3: Building Businesses, Teams & Careers," Li described how shifting industry priorities are expanding what employers seek in candidates. Talent profiles increasingly combine technology and crypto experience with traditional finance capabilities in areas such as risk management, compliance, and governance. The integration of AI with Web3 is further changing skill requirements and opening career opportunities to professionals from a wider range of backgrounds.

Li also emphasized the growing importance of structured talent development, noting that practical responsibilities, mentoring, and regular feedback help graduates build independent judgement and a sense of ownership in their work.

"Building services that users can trust requires sustained investment in people," Li said. "Professional depth and continuous learning help young talent contribute as the industry evolves."

Guidance for Career Decisions in the Crypto Era

In a separate presentation titled "How to Make the Right Career Choices in the Crypto Era," Li addressed university students and recent graduates interested in entering Web3. She presented a framework for evaluating industries, companies, and roles, encouraging attendees to assess long-term demand, business fundamentals, and the potential to build transferable skills. She also advised candidates to look for experienced colleagues, meaningful responsibilities, and room to grow.

Her recommended approach was to establish expertise in a core discipline first before expanding across functions, using internships and hands-on projects to identify individual strengths.

For readers weighing entry into the sector, both sessions point to a common backdrop: with AI adoption continuing to alter skill requirements and regulatory frameworks still expanding across markets, hiring criteria in Web3 remain in motion — a context that underscores the value of the durable, transferable expertise Li urged attendees to build.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving more than 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform emphasizes reliability and a user-first approach, combining advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,000+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building a secure, transparent, compliant, and user-centric ecosystem for the future of finance. Its security and compliance posture is backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications.

In recent years, KuCoin has continued to strengthen its global compliance foundation, with milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets. Further information is available at www.kucoin.com.

Disclaimer

This announcement is provided for general informational and corporate news reporting purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to engage in any digital asset transactions or services in Hong Kong. The event described was strictly educational and non-commercial in nature.

Source: Chainwire