Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

NH NongHyup Bank Advances Won Stablecoin Plans with Fireblocks

By Editors | 09/02/2026

The bank and digital asset firm are exploring a trust-based model for a potential Korean won stablecoin and are already collaborating on a tax refund PoC.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures

By Editors | 09/02/2026

Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

Fintech / Regtech

Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.

Enforcement

Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

China Bans Unapproved Yuan Stablecoins, Sets Rules for Asset Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

New rules prohibit issuance of CNY-pegged stablecoins without approval and create a regulated pathway for real-world asset tokenisation, imposing new duties on financial institutions.

Enforcement

Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia and South Korea to Launch Cross Border QR Payments in April

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The two central banks have also extended their bilateral currency swap agreement through 2031 to strengthen financial cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Unveils a Multi-pronged Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

By Editors | 06/02/2026

KRX to introduce 24-hour trading and stricter delisting rules as part of efforts to achieve inclusion in the MSCI developed markets index.