Hong Kong Officials Withdraw from Bitcoin Asia Summit Amid Eric Trump Concerns

According to BlockBeats, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Executive Director Yeh Wai-ching and Legislative Council member Ng Kit-chung have been removed from the guest list of the Bitcoin Asia Summit, scheduled for August 28-29. Initially listed as speakers, both officials withdrew after receiving advice against interacting with Eric Trump, a guest at the event. Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is an Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and is involved in several U.S. cryptocurrency projects. The SFC stated that Yeh's absence is due to a business trip, while Ng cited family reasons for his cancellation. The South China Morning Post, citing informed sources, reported that the withdrawal was prompted by instructions to avoid engagement with Eric Trump. The summit, taking place on August 28-29, lists Eric Trump as a keynote speaker. An expert with ties to Beijing suggested the directive aims to prevent any collaboration or flattery towards Trump.