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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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