FINTECH / REGTECH

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.

Enforcement

KRX Proposes Individual-Based Monitoring to Curb Illegal Trading

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

The bourse operator plans a new data submission requirement for members to better detect links between accounts held by individuals.