Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Central Bank Seeks Oversight on Stablecoin Licensing, Warns of Risks

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Taiwan central bank advises regulator on reserve requirements, deposit risks, and its own role in licensing as Taiwan drafts new virtual asset law.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Approves Digital Shareholder Gift Platform to Boost E-Voting

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The new "eGift" service, operated by the TDCC, aims to increase shareholder activism and support corporate ESG policies by incentivising electronic voting.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Framework with Stablecoin Launch and CBDC Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Kyrgyzstan has introduced the som-pegged KGST stablecoin and directs its central bank to begin a three-phase digital som pilot.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

Fintech / Regtech

Tokyo Details Initiatives to Become Leading Global Financial City

By Editors | 03/11/2025

Tokyo is focusing on sustainable finance, innovation, and breaking down language barriers to attract foreign firms and talent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Maybank, BNP Paribas and Marketnode Launch Tokenised Money Market Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The launch is expected to mainstream fund tokenisation, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for traditional investment products.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Scams Run by Chinese Nationals

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

A new report found that Chinese nationals masterminded large-scale instant loan and cryptocurrency scams in India, funnelling over INR 280 billion through shell companies and digital payment channels.