Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China State Council to Consider Roadmap for Yuan Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    Top policymakers will consider a plan to authorise yuan-backed stablecoins. Hong Kong and Shanghai are positioned as potential implementation hubs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UDPN, G+D, GFT Back Commercial Bank Money Token Push

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The three firms join the CBMT project as technical partners to enable secure, DLT-based business transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hana Securities Completes Security Token Test with KSD

    By Editors | 21/08/2025

    Hana Securities has successfully validated its issuance and distribution platform in a regulatory sandbox in preparation for upcoming digital assets legislation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Set to Finalise National AI Action Plan, says Minister

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The National AI Action Plan will seek to balance security with privacy, guided by transparency, privacy-by-design, and human oversight principles.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider

    By Editors | 21/08/2025

    Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Backs Cautious, Bank-Led Approach to Stablecoin Issuance

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong advocates for bank-centric stablecoin issuance, seeking to curb financial risks and disruption ahead of new regulations.

    Trending

    BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud

    By Editors | 20/08/2025

    Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

    Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.

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