Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNM to Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Trial by Year-End

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    The initiative, alongside cross-border projects such as Project Dunbar and Project Mandala, aims to strengthen payment systems while deepening DLT and tokenisation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC to Launch Blockchain Platform for Corporate Filings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules for a new platform that will give blockchain-signed digital documents the same legal force as notarised papers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Details New Certification Path for Personal Data Exports

    By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

    New measures, effective 1 January 2026, set specific criteria for processors to certify outbound personal information transfers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

    By Editors | 27/10/2025

    Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

    The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

    Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

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