Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Swift Taps Global Banks for Blockchain Ledger to Enable 24/7 Payments

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    Swift is working with over 30 institutions on a shared ledger for regulated, tokenised value.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Launches 'TouristDigiPay' Sandbox for Crypto-to-Baht Payments

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The SEC is accepting applications for a new programme allowing tourists to convert digital assets for spending via the Thai QR code system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP to Halt New Digital Bank Applications from December

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    The regulator has set a 30 November deadline for submissions, citing the need to balance digital innovation with financial stability.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Malaysia Positions Digital Assets as a Key Pillar of Future Financial System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

    SC Malaysia plans to liberalise crypto listings while tightening governance standards, as it works alongside policymakers to grow the digital asset market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan's Ikuyo to Form Stablecoin Association for Trade Finance Reform

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The Tokyo-listed firm will create an industry body to promote blockchain-based settlement and address inefficiencies in cross-border payments.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Pakistan Regulator Gains Direct Access to Stock Market Surveillance

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    MOU gives the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance market integrity and curb abuse.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Standard Chartered, CCIL and IFSCA to Open Dollar Clearing Facility in October

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

    The initiative, backed by IFSCA, aims to strengthen GIFT City’s role as India’s global financial hub by shifting all dollar clearing activities to a local, real-time settlement system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s DoT, FIU-IND Ink MOU to Step up Fight Against Financial Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

    The MOU enables real-time intelligence sharing to block scam-linked mobile numbers and protect digital payments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Tables Bill to Allow E-Mortgages, Remote Witnessing for Property Deals

    By Editors | 26/09/2025

    New legislation will create government-run digital platforms for conveyancing, allowing for legally binding electronic deeds and signatures for property transactions.

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