Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Completes Quantum Security Trials to Safeguard Financial Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

A proof-of-concept sandbox on QKD highlighted both benefits and gaps, with findings revealing the need for interoperability, stronger assurance, and international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Warns of Systemic Risk from Tech Provider Dependency

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

Indirect dependency, where a firm's direct supplier relies on another tech provider, could be a significant and often overlooked channel for the transmission of operational risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Yuan Stablecoin Debut is Part of China’s Broader Strategic Ambition - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

The launch of a yuan stablecoin in Kazakhstan is part of a broader, state-backed strategy to internationalise the currency and challenge dollar dominance in digital finance, project executives say.

Fintech / Regtech

India Bank Transfer Data Exposed in Massive Cloud Leak

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

Research by cybersecurity firm, UpGuard, discovered that more than 270,000 bank transfer documents were exposed online, revealing customer account numbers, contact details and transaction data.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift Taps Global Banks for Blockchain Ledger to Enable 24/7 Payments

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Swift is working with over 30 institutions on a shared ledger for regulated, tokenised value.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Launches 'TouristDigiPay' Sandbox for Crypto-to-Baht Payments

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The SEC is accepting applications for a new programme allowing tourists to convert digital assets for spending via the Thai QR code system.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Halt New Digital Bank Applications from December

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

The regulator has set a 30 November deadline for submissions, citing the need to balance digital innovation with financial stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia Positions Digital Assets as a Key Pillar of Future Financial System

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

SC Malaysia plans to liberalise crypto listings while tightening governance standards, as it works alongside policymakers to grow the digital asset market.

Fintech / Regtech

Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.