Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Kazakhstan Firm Launches World's First Offshore CNY Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    AnchorX, a licensed stablecoin issuer in Kazakhstan, has debuted its “AxCNH” stablecoin, aiming to streamline payments for 'Belt and Road' nations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

    Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Advances Legal Reforms on Cybersecurity, Bankruptcy, Green Finance

    By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

    Beijing’s top legislature is reviewing draft laws that will impose tougher cybersecurity penalties, overhaul corporate bankruptcy proceedings and establish a national carbon market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Introduces New Measures Against Scam Mules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The new framework to be implemented starting next month aims to curb soaring scam losses by restricting financial and mobile access for individuals facilitating fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

    The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

    Fintech / Regtech

    North Korean Hackers Use ChatGPT to Create Fake IDs for Phishing Attacks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    A new report revealed that North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used AI to forge a fake South Korean military ID in a phishing campaign.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Promote Tokenisation, AI while Safeguarding Stability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    MAS will also back digital innovation and Asia’s low-carbon transition, while ensuring robust supervision in the financial system, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Concludes Programmable Payments Pilot Under HKMA e-HKD Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

    DBS’ pilot explored tokenised vouchers for ESG rewards, providing insights for the HKMA's potential CBDC framework.

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