Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    Senior Hong Kong officials have been saying the first stablecoin licences would be issued within March.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea PIPC to Inspect Financial Firms on Resident ID Handling

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    The move follows recent sanctions against Lotte Card and will focus on the excessive collection of personal data.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia Passes Law to Bring Crypto Under AFSL Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    New legislation designed to improve consumer protection and market integrity will require crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain an AFS licence.

    Market Infrastructure

    Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

    Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

    Market Infrastructure

    EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Shelves Plan to Issue Crypto Policy Paper, Cites RBI Resistance

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    India has indefinitely delayed a planned policy paper on cryptocurrency, citing persistent opposition from the central bank.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

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