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Tensions are rising within the European Union as France, backed by Italy and Austria, has warned it may block provisions of the bloc’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation that allow crypto firms licensed in one member state to operate...

The International Monetary Fund has released its latest Post-Financing Assessment of Angola, highlighting growing risks for the resource-dependent nation as oil revenues decline and external financing conditions tighten. The report, published after an Executive Board review, acknowledges Angola’s progress in...

The Indonesian government has unveiled a stimulus package worth 16.23 trillion rupiah, or roughly $989 million, aimed at boosting the economy as it heads into the final quarter of 2025. The package, announced by the Finance Ministry, is designed to...

Bank Indonesia has chosen to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.00%, resisting pressure to ease monetary policy despite signs of slowing economic momentum. The decision comes at a time of political uncertainty and currency volatility, with the rupiah...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a major milestone in its push for sustainable development across the region, revealing that it has secured about $510 million in committed capital to fund green infrastructure projects in Southeast and South...

India is facing renewed pressure on its public finances as rising long-term bond yields push up the cost of borrowing for the government. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently acknowledged the challenge, warning that despite the Reserve Bank of India maintaining...

The Bank of England has taken a bold step in shaping the future of digital assets by proposing strict caps on stablecoin ownership. The draft rules, published this week, suggest that individuals would only be allowed to hold between £10,000...

Google is once again under the regulatory spotlight in Europe as the European Commission has officially filed antitrust charges against the tech giant, alleging that the company abused its dominance in the cloud computing market. The move marks the latest...

The European Union is edging closer to implementing its Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA), a sweeping legislative effort designed to expand open finance and give consumers greater control over their financial data. Lawmakers in Brussels say the regulation, which has...

The FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific has unveiled its 2025 cohort, spotlighting a new generation of startups tackling some of the most pressing challenges in financial services. This year’s program puts a strong emphasis on regulatory technology, reflecting the growing demand...

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 capital trackers reveals that total fintech funding...

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. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in...

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 that issues or operates fiat-referenced stablecoins must...

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 currency (CBDC). The move comes as Brazil...

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 and consume vast amounts of electricity, have...