Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Fintech KONA I Set to Showcase KRW-Backed Stablecoin

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The stablecoin will feature dual support for both QR code payments and existing credit card payment infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia's OJK Boosts Oversight with Integrated GRC System and Data-Sharing Pact

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

OJK has launched a real-time risk platform and signed a data-sharing pact to tighten supervision of financial firms.

Fintech / Regtech

India NPCI Allows Direct Access to Approved Credit Lines via UPI

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

From 31 August, users will be able to make UPI transactions using funds directly withdrawn from pre-approved credit lines.

Enforcement

Thailand: New Cybercrime Law Prevented $160m in Losses in 3mos

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

Between 14 April and 20 July, authorities froze nearly 182,000 bank accounts and took down over 33,000 malicious websites.

Enforcement

Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

Securities / Derivatives

ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea Moves to Legalise Won-Based Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

Lawmakers have introduced bills to enable Korean won-pegged stablecoins, regulate digital assets, and counter growing dominance of US dollar-backed equivalents.