Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bithumb Becomes First Korean Crypto Firm to Adopt Post-Quantum Security

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

South Korean virtual asset exchange Bithumb is implementing post-quantum cryptography to align with the government's cryptographic transition policy.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Proposers Tighter Rules on AI in Banking

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

The draft would require clear disclosure of AI generated content and prohibits targeting vulnerable population with such technology.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Mandates Digital Conversion of Shares for Unlisted Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

The second phase of the SECP's digitisation drive requires unlisted companies to transition physical certificates to electronic form.

Fintech / Regtech

NPCI, Nvidia Collaborate on Sovereign AI for India’s Digital Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The partnership aims to build a scalable, sovereign AI foundation for real-time digital payments, enhancing security, resilience, and regulatory compliance across platforms like UPI.