Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Passes Landmark Digital Asset Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

New legislation brings digital asset and tokenised custody platforms under the financial services licensing regime, introducing new standards and regulatory powers.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Market Infrastructure

EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.

Fintech / Regtech

SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and Singapore Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-Border QR Payment Link

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The now fully interoperable system allows two-way payments, a key step in the ASEAN regional payment connectivity initiative.

Market Infrastructure

Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.