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Asia-Pacific Fintech Funding Downmarked; Investor Sentiment Cooling

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Fintech investment in Asia-Pacific has slowed significantly this year, with the second quarter of 2025 showing one of the steepest drops in early-stage deal flow since before the pandemic. Data from regional venture… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Fintech Funding Downmarked; Investor Sentiment Cooling

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HKMA & SFC Publish Custody Guidelines for Virtual Asset Platforms

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Hong Kong regulators have introduced a new set of custody guidelines for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), tightening oversight as the city moves to establish itself as a leading hub for digital finance.… Continue reading HKMA & SFC Publish Custody Guidelines for Virtual Asset Platforms

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Hong Kong Enacts Stablecoin Licensing & Supervisory Regime

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Hong Kong has officially enacted its long-awaited licensing regime for stablecoin issuers, a move that cements its ambition to be a regulated hub for digital assets in Asia. Beginning this month, any entity… Continue reading Hong Kong Enacts Stablecoin Licensing & Supervisory Regime

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Brazil’s Central Bank Approves First Batch of Institutions for Digital Real Pilots

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Brazil’s central bank has approved the first group of financial institutions to participate in pilot programs for the digital real, marking a significant step toward the country’s transition to a central bank digital… Continue reading Brazil’s Central Bank Approves First Batch of Institutions for Digital Real Pilots

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Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Miners Amid Energy Shortages

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Kazakhstan’s government has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining operations as the country struggles to address persistent energy shortages. Officials say unauthorized mining farms, which often operate outside the regulatory framework… Continue reading Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Miners Amid Energy Shortages

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UK Proposes Ownership Limits for Stablecoin Issuers in New Regulatory Draft

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The UK government has unveiled a draft regulatory framework that would place strict ownership limits on stablecoin issuers and custodians, signaling its intent to tighten control over digital asset markets while promoting innovation… Continue reading UK Proposes Ownership Limits for Stablecoin Issuers in New Regulatory Draft

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Brazil’s Central Bank Tightens Rules on Payment Institutions and Digital Transfers

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Brazil’s Central Bank has introduced a series of new measures aimed at tightening oversight of payment institutions and strengthening security around digital transfers. The move comes in response to rising cyber threats and… Continue reading Brazil’s Central Bank Tightens Rules on Payment Institutions and Digital Transfers

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Stripe Pushes for Stablecoin & AI Adoption in Asia-Pacific

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Stripe is sharpening its focus on Asia-Pacific, betting that stablecoins and artificial intelligence will drive the next stage of its growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. Speaking at an event… Continue reading Stripe Pushes for Stablecoin & AI Adoption in Asia-Pacific

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Bank of England Proposes Tighter Rules for Gilt Repo Markets

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Bank of England (BoE) has put forward proposals aimed at strengthening the stability of Britain’s gilt repo markets, which play a crucial role in government bond financing and liquidity management. The Financial… Continue reading Bank of England Proposes Tighter Rules for Gilt Repo Markets

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South Korea’s Stock Exchange Pilots Blockchain Settlement for Equities Trading

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea’s main stock exchange, has begun piloting a blockchain-based settlement system for equities trading in a move that could modernize one of Asia’s most active financial markets. The… Continue reading South Korea’s Stock Exchange Pilots Blockchain Settlement for Equities Trading

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