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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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