Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Identifies Policy As Main Hurdle for Digital Finance Interoperability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

A high-level BIS workshop has found that political differences are the key barrier to interoperability, while warning of escalating AI-driven cyber threats to the financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore’s GovTech Steps Up Singpass Security to Combat Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

GovTech’s anti-fraud team has introduced real-time facial verification on the national digital ID app to counter cyber intrusions and protect users.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose 'Major Financial Stability Risks'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2025

Experts call for new regulatory frameworks to address risks from non-banks, dollarisation, and financial crime amid rapid financial innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICBC, HSBC Joining Race for HK Stablecoin Licences - Report

By Editors | 09/09/2025

The banks have reportedly expressed interest to the HKMA, joining a crowded field vying for one of the first issuer licences.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Regulators Urged to Adapt 'Black Box' AI Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

A BIS paper says regulators may need to accept performance-explainability trade-offs for complex AI, with strict new safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Taps Major Banks for Digital Currency Subsidy Trial

By Editors | 09/09/2025

BOK is moving forward with a pilot to distribute state subsidies using a programmable digital currency, aiming to curb fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.