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Fintech / Regtech

Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

Fintech / Regtech

FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Expand QRIS Payment Network to India, China, Saudi Arabia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

Bank Indonesia is pushing its domestic QR code system globally, hitting user targets early and engaging with tech giants like Apple.

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Issues Progress Update on Fintech Development Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

The FSC outlines key achievements in AI governance, open banking, digital identity, and supervisory technology as part of its three-year strategic plan.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Probes UPI Autopay as Court Scrutinises Wider Fraud Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

The regulator is examining recurring payment issues, and the Delhi High Court is tackling systemic fraud concerns.