Asia is quietly rewriting cross-border money movement. The latest HKMA move by licensing stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, is not just another crypto headline. It is a signal that stablecoins are moving from the edges of digital assets into regulated payment infrastructure. Why Asia? Because the pain is real here. A Filipino freelancer paid by a US client. A Hong Kong trader settling with a supplier in Vietnam. A migrant worker sending $200 home. For them, the old correspondent banking chain can mean cut-off times, hidden FX spreads, missing payment status and several intermediaries taking a slice. The World Bank still puts average remittance costs above 6%. For low-margin households and SMEs, that is not friction; it is a tax on participation. Stablecoins offer a different proposition: 24/7 settlement, dollar liquidity, programmable compliance and near-instant movement of value across borders. That helps explain why Asia is moving from pilots to policy: Singapore has set rules for regulated stablecoins, Japan created a legal path for fiat-backed issuance, Thailand has added USDC and USDT to approved crypto assets, Vietnam and the VIFC, and Hong Kong has now issued licences under its Stablecoins Ordinance. But the bigger story is not “crypto wins, banks lose.” It is that correspondent banking is being unbundled. Banks will still matter for trust, KYC, credit, liquidity, custody, reserve management and fiat on/off-ramps. But the old model; messages moving faster than money, liquidity trapped in nostro accounts, risk checks duplicated across each intermediary, is under pressure. In the next phase, banks may earn less from being toll booths and more from becoming regulated gateways into tokenised money. This is also a Global South story. The countries with the strongest need are often those with expensive remittance corridors, volatile currencies, younger mobile-first populations and SMEs trading globally without deep banking relationships. Stablecoins give these users something they have historically lacked: access to a more global unit of account and a payment rail that does not depend entirely on being well served by correspondent banks. The risks are real: dollarisation, capital flight, scams, weak reserves and regulatory arbitrage. That is why Asia’s approach matters. The region is not simply adopting stablecoins; it is trying to domesticate them through licensing, reserves, redemption rules and AML controls. Stablecoins will not replace correspondent banking overnight. But they will force it to evolve. The winners will be the banks, fintechs and regulators that stop treating stablecoins as a crypto product and start treating them as a new layer of financial connectivity. #LifeAtKraken #Stablecoins #DigitalPayments #CrossBorderPayments #AsiaFinTech #FinancialInclusion #Remittances #FutureOfMoney #PaymentsInnovation

"𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲." The @Finternetasia lens brings you first-hand insights from the ground at @money2020 Asia 🇹🇭. Camilla Bullock, CEO of Emerging Payments Association Asia, argues that the transition to AI and tokenized money must be anchored in a "Social Contract of Accountability," ensuring that robust trust and liability frameworks protect every participant across the Southeast Asian financial landscape. 🌏 More insights and voices on @Finternetasia. Like & Subscribe for more! #Finternet #Money2020 #FinancialIntegrity #SocialTrust #ResponsibleInnovation #AsiaFintech #Payment #fintechccs #payment

From Bangkok to the Boardroom: AI in Finance Has Left the Lab – At @Money2020 Asia 2026 in #Bangkok, the shift from experimentation to execution was evident. Leading institutions are no longer piloting AI – they are scaling it across operations, customer engagement, and risk, turning it into a core operating model rather than a side project. Asia is setting the pace. #China, in particular, shows how AI is already embedded at scale, supported by national frameworks and a highly competitive digital ecosystem. #TechFin players are exporting these capabilities into #SoutheastAsia and beyond, accelerating transformation across markets. The real differentiator is no longer access to technology – it is organisational readiness. Firms that embed AI across people, processes, and systems, and that leverage strong ecosystem partnerships, will define the next competitive era in finance. The key question is no longer "why AI?" but "how fast can we operationalise it?" Read my observations in the LinkedIn post and article: linkedin.com/posts/ursbolt_f… #Fintech #AI #FinancialServices #Money2020 #Money2020Asia #Asia #DigitalTransformation #SMEs #AntDigital #AsiaFintech #ArtificialIntelligence

The conversation about RWA adoption is dominated by US and European data. But the most important RWA market of the next decade is Southeast Asia. Here is why: $3.5 trillion in real estate across 11 countries — most of it inaccessible to global capital because of fragmented legal frameworks and illiquid local markets. A rapidly growing institutional investor class that wants exposure to real assets but has limited local options. Regulatory environments in Singapore, Thailand, UAE and beyond that are actively building frameworks for tokenized assets — ahead of the West, not behind it. And a mobile-first, tech-native retail base that will adopt on-chain assets faster than any other region. The infrastructure that serves SEA first serves the decade. 🐋 #SoutheastAsia #RWA #OrcaPrime #SEABlockchain #AsiaFintech #Tokenization

🌏 亞洲首屈一指的金融科技盛會即將開啟！ 4月21-23日，Money20/20 Asia 將在泰國曼谷盛大舉行。 作為全球頂級 FinTech 峰會在亞洲的重要站點，本次大會匯聚銀行、支付機構、科技企業、監管機構及創新創業者，共同探討亞洲金融服務的未來。 🚀 PokePay 榮幸作為贊助商參展，與全球行業領袖深入交流 💳 聚焦 Web3 支付與全球合規金融基礎設施 🌍 連接成長型市場與成熟市場，探索跨區域合作新機遇 期待在曼谷與您相見，共同見證金融科技的下一個十年。 #Money2020Asia #FinTech #Web3 #Payments #Crypto #DigitalAssets #PokePay #Bangkok #AsiaFintech

🚀 Revolutionizing remittances in Asia! Lightnet’s Velo-powered transfers: Instant, low-cost, and bridging fiat-crypto. From Thailand to Vietnam, millions saved on fees. Who’s sending money smarter? #Lightnet #Velo #VeloCrypto #RemittancesAsia #Crypto #Blockchain #Fintech #AsiaFintech #XRPCommunity

🇰🇷🏦 Institutional money eyes Korean crypto. Mirae Asset is reportedly in talks to acquire Korbit in a $70M–$100M deal, signaling renewed confidence in regulated crypto exchanges across Asia. #MiraeAsset #Korbit #Korea #Crypto #InstitutionalAdoption #AsiaFintech #Blockchain

🚀“The Global Payments Shift Is No Longer Theory... It’s Now in Motion.🔥🚀 @netx_world @WEAJapan X402 isn’t just a demo.... it’s Japan quietly testing the rails for real-world programmable payments. This is the kind of infrastructure upgrade that usually happens before a major rollout. The fact that it’s already live, even in test form, says a lot. Big things coming. 🔧⚡ $NetX #NETX #NetStars #DigitalPayments #Web25 #Stablecoins #FinTech #CrossBorderPayments #BlockchainInfrastructure #AsiaFintech #JapanTech #AfricaFintech #GlobalFinance #CBDC #RWA #InstitutionalCrypto #CryptoInnovation @binance @coinbase @krakenfx @cz_binance @WatcherGuru @WuBlockchain @BTCTN @Cointelegraph @CryptoSlate @TheBlock__ @solana @circle @StellarOrg @xtc_thunderdome @netx_world @WEAJapan

As a #ROBLOX player, I've always loved how seamless the experience is earn Robux in-game, top up when needed, trade items, all within one ecosystem. Using @useTria gives me that same frictionless feeling but now it's connected to the real financial world. What makes $TRIA truly powerful is how it bridges Web3 with traditional banking infrastructure. Through integrations like Pax and Trinity, it connects decentralized liquidity to real-world finance paving the way for mainstream stablecoin adoption. The potential is massive: Imagine businesses across Asia using stablecoins for cross-border payments and payroll instant settlements, zero geographic barriers, and up to 90% cheaper than traditional SWIFT transfers. 💡 financial infrastructure for the next generation. #Web3 #Stablecoins #AsiaFintech

🚨 Fintech’s future is about to IGNITE ! 🚨 If you’re not at iFXEXPO Asia 2025 next week, you’re missing a game-changer. On Oct 28 at 12:40, Wadzpay’s Group CEO @Anish_tweeets takes the stage in a high-octane session unpacking the future of seamless payments, merging traditional rails with crypto for instant, borderless flows that could transform how global businesses and devs operate. 🌍💸 Anish’s leadership at Wadzpay isn’t just vision; it’s proven innovation bridging fiat and digital assets with zero friction. For @WChainNetwork and @winitylife , this is rocket fuel, showcasing scalable networks built for real-world impact, not hype. Expect sharp takes on regulatory wins, low-fee cross-border solutions, and why Asia’s driving crypto integration. 🔥 Quick note : Anish is joined by top-tier execs from fintech giants like Worldpay and J.P. Morgan, trailblazers who’ve shaped global payment systems. 💼 Sharing the stage with these heavyweights proves Anish’s voice carries serious weight in the industry. When banking and payment titans tap you to debate the big ideas, it’s clear Wadzpay/WChain is setting the pace globally. 🌟 Real leadership outshines the noise. Massive respect to Anish for putting Wadzpay/WChain in the spotlight ! Who’s joining the convo ? Share your thoughts below ! 🚀 #FintechRevolution #CryptoPayments #iFXEXPOAsia #AsiaFintech $WCO #Wchain #Winity

2 in 5 adults in SEA still don’t have a bank account. Banking shouldn’t be a privilege. Velox makes finance accessible to everyone. Do you know someone without a bank account? Tag them — they might need this. #BankTheUnbanked #FinancialInclusion #DigitalWallet #veloxwallet #SmartFinance #AfricaFintech #AsiaFintech

Warm welcome to @money2020_me Riyadh! Excited for 3 action-packed days of fintech innovation, insightful speakers, and exploring where money meets business #Money2020MiddleEast #Networking #Fintech #CrossBorderPayments #AsiaFintech #paymentinnovation

Riyadh. 15-17 September. The future of fintech starts here. I'm thrilled to be speaking at @money2020_me this September - Where Money Does Business! Join me for two exciting sessions where we'll dive deep into the evolving payments landscape: 🗓️ Day 2 (Monday, 16 September) | 16:40-17:10 Fireside Chat: "Too Fast, Too Free? Why Seamless Payments Threaten the Status Quo" I'll be discussing the rapid evolution of cross-border payments. We'll explore how mobile money and digital wallets are disrupting traditional banking - and what it means for governments, banks, and regulators. 🗓️ Day 3 (Tuesday, 17 September) | 12:50-13:10 "Regional Insights: Fintech Trends from Asia" I'll share exclusive insights from Asia's dynamic fintech ecosystem, covering hyper-personalized customer experiences, border-agnostic payment solutions, and the latest in tokenization methods. Want to hear these discussions firsthand? As a speaker, you can use my 25% discount off your Standard Pass here: lnkd.in/gPRYwF6X Or secure your FREE pass here: lnkd.in/g9gqTm5r Let's shape the future of payments together! #Fintech #Money2020MiddleEast #CrossBorderPayments #AsiaFintech #PaymentInnovation

Asia processes $2.3T in digital payments annually - that's 60% of global volume. Yet with H1 2025 seeing $3.9B in mega-deals globally, European fintech funding grew 68.8% while Asia remains undervalued. Math doesn't lie. Learn more: genpisum.com/#/home #AsiaFintech

Thrilled that FinHacksQuants.com to be part of FinTech Week Hackathon 2019 — 36 hours of non-stop innovation, creativity, and collaboration! #FinHacksQuants #FinTechWeek2019 #HackathonHighlights #InnovationInAction #CodeToPitch #FinTechFuture #InsurTechSolutions #AsiaFinTech

Exciting news from Hong Kong! They're now accepting #Bitcoin and $ETH as proof of assets for investment immigration. This could be a game-changer for crypto adoption in Asia! 🌏💰 #CryptoResidency #AsiaFinTech

.@dLocalPayments and ShopeePay Announce Payment Partnership Across Asia Read more: financialit.net/news/payment… #dLocal #ShopeePay #PaymentPartnership #FintechExpansion #DigitalPayments #AsiaFintech #Ecommerce #TechInFinance #finance #fintech #FinancialIT

Alongside the #AsiaFinTech awards, this year sees the launch of the inaugural #AsiaFinTechConference! The most recent addition to the lineup of speakers is David Fergusson, chief executive officer of Atlas Consolidated: asiafintechconference.com/ke… @asia__fintech

Excited to announce that our co-founders S Alice Chen, Co-founder & General Counsel and @julian2kwan CEO, from @InvestaX and @IxSwap are in Bangkokg at the #AsiaFinTech Festival 2023. A good opportunity for those in Bangkok to join a series of insightful discussions!

$RHCO @ReadenRHCO reported an increase in Revenues of 410% compared to same period of 2021! Huge potential to capture even more of Asia and beyonds rewards market okepartners.com/ #fintech #okepay #okeparnters #readies #asiafintech #europefintech #chinamarble