Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's JCB, Resona to Pilot Retail Stablecoin Payments in Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The collaboration between JCB, Resona and, Digital Garage, aims to test USD and JPY-pegged stablecoins at physical stores.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

Fintech / Regtech

China's Digital Currency Projects Surge, mBridge Tops $55B

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

The cross-border payment platform has seen a 2,500-fold value increase, as China introduces new regulations and interest-bearing features for its domestic e-CNY.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Probes Card Firms After Shinhan Data Leak

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The industry-wide inspection follows a leak of nearly 200,000 pieces of personal data by Shinhan Card employees, prompting a review of internal controls.

Fintech / Regtech

China Proposes AI Security Guidelines Covering Full Application Lifecycle

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

China’s cybersecurity standards body seeks industry feedback on four draft guidelines addressing AI application risks, training data cleaning and user security.

Securities / Derivatives

China to End HFT Speed Advantage with Co-location Ban, Latency Delay

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

Exchanges order removal of co-located servers and propose artificial lags to curb volatility and protect retail investors.

Fintech / Regtech

WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

Fintech / Regtech

G7 Maps Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The Cyber Expert Group outlined a non-binding, risk-based roadmap to help financial institutions prepare for quantum-era cybersecurity threats while maintaining system resilience.