FINTECH / REGTECH

    Market Infrastructure

    Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSS Korea Developing Cyber Defence Blueprint for Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 22/07/2025

    FSS is preparing a comprehensive response plan to bolster industry cybersecurity efforts after Seoul Guarantee Insurance suffered a major ransomware attack that paralysed key systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Probes Louis Vuitton Data Breach

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    The investigation follows the luxury brand's disclosure of a multi-country cyberattack that compromised the personal data of customers across Asia.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Setting Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    The GENIUS Act creates a potential pathway for issuers from other jurisdictions to access the US market if their local regulations are deemed equivalent.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Responds to Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

    By Editors | 21/07/2025

    A state-sponsored espionage group, UNC3886, is suspected to be behind an ongoing attack on high-value strategic targets.

    Enforcement

    China Issues Judicial Directive to Bolster Defences Against Foreign Sanctions

    By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2025

    Top judicial bodies are directed to enhance their understanding of international law as part of a broader strategy to guard against foreign sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

    By Editors | 19/07/2025

    The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

    By Editors | 18/07/2025

    The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

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