AI Is Rewriting Finance | Yat Siu, Tobias Bauer & Bryan Benson on the Agentic Web

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, David Sencil hosts a forward-looking discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming finance and digital systems. Featuring: Bryan Benson (CEO, Aurum) Tobias Bauer (Co-Founder & GP, TBV) Yat Siu (Chairman & Co-Founder, Animoca Brands) Topics include: AI-native financial markets The emergence of the agentic web Stablecoins and global financial access Digital identity and accountability Centralization vs decentralization Regulation and innovation AI is no longer optional for founders or financial institutions. It is becoming foundational infrastructure. Watch the full conversation to understand where finance is heading next. 00:00 Introduction to AI and Finance 02:50 The Underestimation of AI's Potential 05:55 AI in Retail and Institutional Finance 08:53 The Future of AI Finance 12:02 Democratizing Financial Literacy through AI 14:55 The Role of Blockchain in AI Finance 18:13 The Evolution of the Internet of Value 20:53 The Agentic Web and Its Implications 23:47 Challenges and Concerns in AI and Finance 28:43 Navigating AI Regulation and Its Challenges 34:38 The Importance of Digital Identity in AI 39:04 The Intersection of AI, Politics, and Regulation 44:34 Integrating AI into Business Strategies 51:57 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges #Bitcoin #Crypto #ai