Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

AML / KYC

How AI and Pattern Recognition Will Shape the Future of Payment Security

By Avalon Ingram | 29/05/2025

Swift’s Avalon Ingram says payment security relies on AI and collaboration to detect anomalies, strengthen risk management, and anticipate financial threats.

AML / KYC

Westpac Pilots “First of its Kind” Anti Scam AI Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

AI synthesises information from customer phone conversations in real-time to highlight key indicators to enable bankers to respond more effectively

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Survey Reveals Growing Use of AI Among FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

FSC survey reveals increased use of AI and generative AI among financial firms, focusing on operational improvements and fraud prevention.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes Six-Member Board to Regulate Payment Systems

By Mark Johnston | 29/05/2025

The new Payments Regulatory Board integrates government-nominated representatives while keeping the RBI at the helm.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Pushes Banks on CBDC Trials, Weighs Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Bank of Korea urges commercial lenders to join CBDC pilots, explores private stablecoin integration amid capital outflow concerns.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

AML / KYC

BSP Issues Directions to Banks on Adverse Media Screening

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2025

Banks must include adverse media screening during onboarding and during transaction monitoring to identify financial crime threats.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.