Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

Market Infrastructure

New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes DLT Tests Under HKMA's e-HKD Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

HSBC has completed experiments on DLT interoperability and privacy tech, as a survey shows strong public demand for transaction privacy.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Calls for Enhanced NBFI Monitoring to Counter Stability Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

HKMA’s Darryl Chan has called for agile regulation and international cooperation to manage threats from global fragmentation, innovation, and market volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Bulletin Flags Stablecoin Risks to Monetary Sovereignty

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

The bulletin says the 'same risk, same regulation' principle is insufficient for the growing stablecoin market and calls for bespoke rules.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenised Government Bonds Show Higher Liquidity - BIS Bulletin

By Editors | 14/07/2025

Early-stage tokenised government bonds exhibit tighter bid-ask spreads than conventional debt, but regulatory uncertainty remains a key hurdle for wider adoption.

AML / KYC

Japan's PPP Initiatives for Financial Crime Countermeasures and AML/CFT

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 14/07/2025

Japan is leveraging multi-layered public-private partnerships to tackle sophisticated financial crime ahead of its 2028 FATF review.