👉 Open to corporate & institutional representatives. Secure your spot now: luma.com/4uytqo8w We look forward to seeing you there! #W3H #HongKongWeb3 #DigitalAssets #Compliance #RegTech #CryptoHK #APACFintech

Dubai VARA just dropped its crypto derivatives framework. 5:1 leverage cap for retail. Strict suitability assessments. Real guardrails. Meanwhile Binance and Bybit offer 100x leverage to anyone with an internet connection. The contrast isn't subtle. VARA's general counsel: 'Derivatives demand a higher standard of governance.' The West's approach: Either total regulatory vacuum (offshore 100x) or total regulatory paralysis (CLARITY Act stuck for 18 months debating whether stablecoins can pay yield). There's no middle ground. Either you let retail get liquidated at 100x with zero protection, or you spend years arguing about definitions while the market moves to jurisdictions that actually ship frameworks. Dubai chose option three: Regulate, don't ban. Protect, don't prohibit. Execute, don't debate. OKX ran a pilot in July 2025. Now the framework is formalized for all licensed firms. From pilot to rulebook in 8 months. Korea FSC mandates 80-100% cold storage. Japan FSA caps leverage at 2x. Singapore MAS requires capital adequacy. Dubai VARA caps retail at 5:1. APAC built an ecosystem of interlocking guardrails while the West argues about whether crypto is a security or a commodity. Different questions. Different timelines. Different outcomes. APAC FINSTAB has been documenting this pattern for months. The West debates. APAC deploys. The gap widens. #APACFintech #CryptoRegulation #Dubai #VARA

🇯🇵 Japan's central bank is moving blockchain closer to the heart of its financial system. I’m fortunate to be part of FIN/SUM 2026 @xsum_series as part of #JapanFintechWeek this year as an Impact Pitch finalist, where my startup @KnightIntelco was selected among the finalists. In coordination with @fsa_JAPAN and @NikkeiAsia , you hear directly how central banks, regulators, and financial institutions are thinking about the next architecture of finance. One moment that stood out this week was hearing remarks from Kazuo Ueda, governor of the Bank of Japan. Japan is moving blockchain closer to the core plumbing of its financial system. Ueda shared that the BOJ is experimenting with blockchain-based settlement for central bank reserves, essentially exploring whether the deposits that commercial banks hold at the central bank could operate on blockchain infrastructure. The initiative is being tested through a sandbox project that looks at how tokenization and smart contracts could improve interbank settlement and securities settlement processes. He framed it clearly: central banks must adapt to a “new financial ecosystem” shaped by tokenization and programmability. Now the conversation is shifting toward core financial infrastructure: - central bank reserves - settlement layers - programmable money - tokenized financial assets For founders building in fintech and crypto infrastructure, this is a signal worth paying attention to. This is exactly the direction that inspired us to build Knight — an Ai Native Trust Intelligence designed for a world where financial systems, identities, and transactions increasingly operate across jurisdictions and programmable rails. If central banks are preparing for a tokenized financial system, the question becomes: "How do we build a trust infrastructure that can operate across it?" If cross-border financial infrastructure becomes programmable and interoperable, we unlock something much bigger than faster payments. Trust itself becomes portable. Interoperable financial systems can reduce fraud, enable institutions to collaborate across jurisdictions, and allow incumbents to build new financial products on top of programmable rails rather than legacy silos. I’m excited to see Japan leaning into this future — and to witness the next wave of finance being built on-chain, at the institutional level. And grateful to be building alongside the people shaping the next financial architecture. #Fintech #Blockchain #Tokenization #FinSum #japanfintechweek #regtech #AI #onchain #web3 #web2 #fintechregulation #crypto #startup #fintechstartup #womeintech #neobanks #APAC #APACfintech #FSA #nikkei #startupasia

Today marks the official start of the @gftnforum_jp , alongside Japan Fintech Week, in partnership with the Financial Services Agency 🇯🇵 Grateful (and honestly excited) to spend this week learning alongside leaders across banking, regulation, and technology—especially at a time when AI and blockchain are shaping the core conversations. This year’s theme couldn’t be more aligned. As a founder building an AI-native intelligence system, it feels like there has never been a more important place or moment to ask the hard questions about how financial infrastructure should evolve. Japan’s AI policy (2025) and regulatory approach stand out: 1. Human-Centric, Trust-First Regulation Japan’s AI governance emphasizes transparency, fairness, and accountability rooted in long-standing social principles of human-centric AI rather than purely risk-based controls. This means AI systems are expected to be explainable and aligned with societal values, not just efficient. 2. Industry-Friendly, Agile Compliance Rather than imposing broad, rigid laws tied only to AI, Japan takes a sector-specific and flexible approach using existing laws (like data protection and consumer safety) and guiding firms to responsibly reduce risks while fostering innovation. 3. Public-Private Collaboration Strategic Investment Japan’s 2025 regulatory developments support innovation by encouraging cooperation between government, industry, and research institutions. This includes upcoming AI legislation, regulatory sandboxes, and financial incentives for AI and semiconductor R&D — signaling that growth and risk management are both priorities. As part of the Global Finance & Technology Network @gftn_official Next Gen Leaders, I hope to show and inspire other builders and founders like me that it is possible to build with Responsible AI, regulatory-first thinking, and a real contribution to the ecosystem, not just extraction from it. Also… Tokyo winter is not playing today 🌧️❄️ But the rain helped me tick off a small childhood dream: owning a transparent umbrella like in anime—10/10 worth it ☂️✨ If you’re in Tokyo this week, come say hi. See you around Nihonbashi. 👋 #Japanfintechweek #fintech #finance #banking #Ai #Aipolicy #Regtech #Regulatory #ResponsibleAI #Blockchain #futureoffinance #stablecoins #crytpo #cryptography #quantumtech #postquantum #ResponsibleAi #APAC #APACfintech #FINSUM2026 #Tokyo #RWA #blockchainsummit2026

.@10XBanking Partners With Audax To Accelerate Digital Banking Modernization Across APAC, Europe, And Middle East Read more: financialit.net/news/banking… #10xBanking #Audax #DigitalBanking #APACFintech #EuropeanFintech #BankTechInnovation #finance #fintech #FinancialIT

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺. We just wrapped an electrifying November across three critical APAC fronts: @sgfintechfest, What the Fraud Summit 2025 by @sumsub , and the @AusCryptoCon What did we discover? The enemy isn’t competition, it’s siloed growth. From global strategy to the daily trenches of security, the blueprint for the next financial era is clear: 𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 👉 Let's build the architecture for the next financial revolution, together. Partner with us: chainup.com/request-a-demo/ #CollaborativeFinance #APACFintech #ChainUp #DigitalAssets #Ecosystem

FT Partners is pleased to announce our role as financial advisor to Ezypay - an Australia-based provider of cloud-based, recurring payment solutions - on its sale to Xplor Technologies. See more in our detailed profile on the transaction here (for professional / institutional investors only): finte.ch/Ezypay #FinTech #APACFinTech #Payments

🌏 Asia-Pacific is catching up fast in Open Banking adoption. Vietnam’s 2025 API regulation opens a massive B2B & B2C fintech opportunity. Paragon Layer = one gateway, unlimited potential. #APACFintech #OpenBankingInfra #ParagonLayer

.@TerraPay Secures Class B License From Bank Negara Malaysia To Strengthen Cross-Border Payments in APAC Read more: financialit.net/news/payment… #TerraPay #BankNegaraMalaysia #CrossBorderPayments #APACFintech #finance #fintech #FinancialIT

FT Partners will have a team in Singapore next month from November 4 – 8 for @sgfintechfest and to meet with innovative companies in the region! Please reach out to ASIA-2024@ftpartners.com if you would like to set up a meeting with the team. #FinTech #APACFinTech

APAC FinTech Revolution: SaaS and Cloud Banking Take Over! #APACFintech #Fintech #Banking #CloudBanking #DigitalTransformation #Finserve #AI #FinancialAdvisors #Digitalization #Technology #Australia #Innovation with SHAVIK Visit SHAVIK.ai

🌏 Boston Consulting Group predicts a meteoric rise of the #fintech industry, soaring to $1.5 trillion by 2030. The largest market? APAC. Read more 👉 buff.ly/44tE0mw #APACFintech #FutureOfFintech

Thrilled to partner with Bitazza as they continue to revolutionize the Southeast Asian market! Bitazza's Freedom Card is the first-of-its-kind & allows customers to spend crypto holdings against any cryptocurrency or stablecoin available on the trading platform. #APACfintech

New report highlights the role of fintech in bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific: new report from @findexable powered by @Mambu_com australianfintech.com.au/new… #APACfintech #australianfintech #fintech #fintechnews #financialtechnology

Join us tomorrow for the launch of the Global #Fintech Index Asia Pacific Regional Rankings as findexable and @Mambu_com host the webcast - Fintech in Asia: Defining success at scale. Register here: bit.ly/3DpMZXW #apacfintech #globalfintechrankings2021

Cloud computing revenue in the Asia Pacific region will be significantly bolstered by fintech innovation: @globaldataplc australianfintech.com.au/fin… #cloudcomputing #cloud #fintech #australianfintech #APACfintech

APAC #fintech funding up 9% as investors set sights on SE Asia, Australia: @SPGMarketIntel australianfintech.com.au/asi… #APACfintech #australianfintech #fintechfunding #funding #investinginfintech #investments #investors #VC #venturecapital

.@Mastercard launches Fintech Express in Asia Pacific australianfintech.com.au/mas… #FintechExpress #MastercardFintechExpress #APAC #APACfintech #australianfintech #fintech

Asia-Pacific #fintechmarket to reach US$72 billion by 2020, finds @FrostSullivanAP australianfintech.com.au/asi… #APACfintech #fintech #australianfintech #APAC