Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia and Singapore Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-Border QR Payment Link

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The now fully interoperable system allows two-way payments, a key step in the ASEAN regional payment connectivity initiative.

    Market Infrastructure

    Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Sets 2026 Deadline for New Cybersecurity Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The central bank has issued a mandatory framework for banks and payment firms, requiring a CISO, 72-hour incident reporting, and NIST-aligned controls.

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.

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