Also, BaFin license of Walbing, and Bitget partnership with CoinStats.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Hyphe’s German
Subsidiary Secures BaFin License
Hyphe Markets,
the German subsidiary of Amsterdam-based digital asset liquidity provider
Hyphe, has obtained its BaFin license. With this approval, the company, based
in Munich, is now categorized as an ‘Investment Firm’ under the German
Securities Institutions Act and European Investment Firm Registration (IFR).
FM
The company said
that the BaFin license
empowers Hyphe Markets to address the rising demand for highly regulated
digital asset liquidity from German banks, brokers, and asset managers. The
Co-Founder and COO of Hyphe Markets, Jürgen Kudszus, highlighted the company’s
proprietary price discovery technology, Clear-Calculus, as important in
revolutionizing the investment landscape.
SEC Charges
Archipelago Trading Services for Failing SAR Compliance
The US Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Archipelago Trading Services
(ATSI) with allegedly failing to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs),
mandated reports on suspicious financial activities, between August 2012 and
September 2020.
ATSI, which
operates the Global OTC equity securities ATS, specializes in facilitating
trades for microcap and penny stock securities, characterized by their
high-risk nature and absence from national exchanges. Additionally, the SEC
alleged that ATSI did not implement an anti-money laundering surveillance program until
September 2020.
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Hut 8's Shareholders Approve Merger with USBTC
Hut 8 Mining
Corp. has announced that Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of
corporate governance solutions, has advised shareholders of Hut 8 to vote in
favor of the proposed merger with US Data Mining Group (USBTC).
FM
This
recommendation comes as Hut
8 advances toward a business combination with USBTC through an all-stock
merger of equals. The merged entity, to be named Hut 8 Corp, plans to trade on
the Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol ‘HUT’ upon
approval.
Travelex
International Group Post Impressive Q2 Results Driven by Passenger Numbers
Travelex
International Group demonstrated a strong performance in the second quarter of
the year, recording revenue of £136 million. This marked a notable increase of
£19 million compared to the first quarter and a substantial £30 million (28%)
rise from the previous year.
Travelex’s
strong revenue recovery, primarily observed in retail businesses, was
reportedly driven by a surge in global passenger numbers as travel restrictions
were eased in the APAC region
and consumer confidence in international travel grew across various markets.
Match-Trade Technologies Has Onboarded New Head of Match-Trader
Match-Trade Technologies has announced the joining of Alexis Droussiotis as the new Head of the Match-Trader platform. The appointment was made when the demand for the third-party trading platform grew significantly.
Droussiotis brings 15 years of industry experience to the new role. Most recently, he worked at PrimeXM, separating as the Chief Information Officer. He was a Director at the company. Other companies he worked at are SpotOption Exchange, Hoch Capital, Alpari, FXTM, Windsor Brokers, and PrimeTel.
"The decision to join Match-Trade was influenced by the company's significant advancements in the industry," said Droussiotis. "Their commitment to embracing emerging technology sets them apart, not only as a fintech company but also as a growing force in technological innovation. Match-Trade's focus on technological development is evident in its ongoing initiatives to improve broker operations and client experiences."
Alexis Droussiotis, Head of Match-Trader Platform
YouHodler Integrates TradingView Charts
YouHodler confirmed today (Tuesday) the integration of TradingView's advanced charts into MultiHODL, which is its flagship crypto trading tool.
According to YouHodler, the integration will offer MultiHODL users real-time data visualization, elevated trading experience, and informed decision-making capabilities.
"Market analysis lies in the core of successful trading," said Ilya Volkov, the CEO and Co-Founder of YouHodler. "This integration and our partnership with TradingView reflect our commitment to enhancing the trading experience for all our users, regardless of how seasoned they are. By adding advanced charting tools directly into MultiHODL, we empower the YouHodler community to make faster, better-informed decisions and execute successful trading strategies."
Triple-A Hires New General
Manager
Paulo Shargorodsky
Singapore-based
cryptocurrency payment gateway Triple-A has announced the appointment of Paulo
Shargorodsky as its new General Manager for the Americas. Shargorodsky brings a
wealth of experience from his previous roles at EBANX and Walmart, where he specialized
in payments and financial services.
He aims to
leverage this experience to expand Triple-A's footprint in the Americas,
focusing on bridging the gap between fiat and cryptocurrency payments. Both
Paulo and Triple-A's CEO, Eric Barbier, expressed enthusiasm about the
strategic alignment and the potential for growth in the region.
SSimple Secures Angel
Funding
SSImple, a
SaaS DLT platform targeting the financial services industry, has successfully
closed an angel funding round led by fintech expert David Little. The funding
comes ahead of a major client announcement and aims to fuel the company's
business expansion.
Matthew
Cook has been appointed as the new Chairman of SSImple, effective immediately.
Cook's appointment and the successful funding round are seen as significant
steps for the company's future.
CoinSwitch Reduces Support
Team
Indian
cryptocurrency investment platform CoinSwitch has laid off more than a third of
its customer support team due to low market activity. The downsizing affected
44 jobs, nearly 7% of the company's workforce.
Despite the
layoffs, CoinSwitch has been actively hiring in other departments like product
tech and compliance. The move comes as the crypto market in India faces
challenges, including high taxes and reduced trading volumes.
SFC Targets Market
Manipulation in Hong Kong
The
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) have conducted a joint operation against suspected market
manipulation in Hong Kong. The operation focused on two companies listed on the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange and involved searches of 14 premises.
One core
member of the suspected syndicate was arrested, and restriction notices were
issued to six brokers. The operation aims to protect the interests of the
investing public and is part of ongoing investigations.
Hong Kong Regulators
Update OTC Derivative Clearing Rules
The Hong
Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the SFC have concluded their joint
consultation on amending Clearing Rules for over-the-counter (OTC) derivative
transactions. The proposed amendments focus on interest rate swap transactions
and are aligned with global interest rate benchmark reforms.
The changes
have received general support and are expected to come into effect no earlier
than 1 July 2024.
Boku Completes Microsoft DCB Service Migration for Three UK
The payments company, Boku (AIM: BOKU) has announced the completion of the migration of Microsoft direct carrier billing (DCB) service for Three UK. Now, Boku's Microsoft portfolio in the UK has three major carriers.
"I am very pleased to report the migration of Microsoft DCB services," said Mark Stannard, the Chief Business Officer, Boku. "That one of the world's largest companies has decided to undertake a move from another provider to Boku as its provider of local payment solutions is another testament to Boku's strengths."
Walbing Gains BaFin's License
Walbing, a business-to-business fintech firm, has obtained a payments service license from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, locally known as BaFin. It will allow the company to offer payment services in the country under the German Payment Services Supervision Act.
"BaFin rightfully sets high standards for its licensees, and we are pleased to have met them," said Jörg Hörster, the Co-Founder and CEO of Walbing. "Obtaining the license solidifies our independent position in the market and reinforces our commitment to helping our customers optimize and automate their payment processes."
Bitget Partners with CoinStats
The crypto exchange, Bitget has enhanced its services through its latest partnership with CoinStats, a crypto portfolio tracker. Through this partnership, CoinStats users will be able to see their Bitget transaction data.
"With a million-strong user base, CoinStats is a trusted portfolio manager globally," said Narek Gevorgyan, the Founder and CEO of CoinStats. "Our users gain the distinct advantage of aggregating all their assets — whether in centralized exchanges, wallets, or DeFi protocols — into one unified platform. The Bitget integration enriches our substantial Bitget user community with advanced analytics."
Hyphe’s German
Subsidiary Secures BaFin License
Hyphe Markets,
the German subsidiary of Amsterdam-based digital asset liquidity provider
Hyphe, has obtained its BaFin license. With this approval, the company, based
in Munich, is now categorized as an ‘Investment Firm’ under the German
Securities Institutions Act and European Investment Firm Registration (IFR).
FM
The company said
that the BaFin license
empowers Hyphe Markets to address the rising demand for highly regulated
digital asset liquidity from German banks, brokers, and asset managers. The
Co-Founder and COO of Hyphe Markets, Jürgen Kudszus, highlighted the company’s
proprietary price discovery technology, Clear-Calculus, as important in
revolutionizing the investment landscape.
SEC Charges
Archipelago Trading Services for Failing SAR Compliance
The US Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Archipelago Trading Services
(ATSI) with allegedly failing to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs),
mandated reports on suspicious financial activities, between August 2012 and
September 2020.
ATSI, which
operates the Global OTC equity securities ATS, specializes in facilitating
trades for microcap and penny stock securities, characterized by their
high-risk nature and absence from national exchanges. Additionally, the SEC
alleged that ATSI did not implement an anti-money laundering surveillance program until
September 2020.
ISS Recommends
Hut 8's Shareholders Approve Merger with USBTC
Hut 8 Mining
Corp. has announced that Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of
corporate governance solutions, has advised shareholders of Hut 8 to vote in
favor of the proposed merger with US Data Mining Group (USBTC).
FM
This
recommendation comes as Hut
8 advances toward a business combination with USBTC through an all-stock
merger of equals. The merged entity, to be named Hut 8 Corp, plans to trade on
the Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol ‘HUT’ upon
approval.
Travelex
International Group Post Impressive Q2 Results Driven by Passenger Numbers
Travelex
International Group demonstrated a strong performance in the second quarter of
the year, recording revenue of £136 million. This marked a notable increase of
£19 million compared to the first quarter and a substantial £30 million (28%)
rise from the previous year.
Travelex’s
strong revenue recovery, primarily observed in retail businesses, was
reportedly driven by a surge in global passenger numbers as travel restrictions
were eased in the APAC region
and consumer confidence in international travel grew across various markets.
Match-Trade Technologies Has Onboarded New Head of Match-Trader
Match-Trade Technologies has announced the joining of Alexis Droussiotis as the new Head of the Match-Trader platform. The appointment was made when the demand for the third-party trading platform grew significantly.
Droussiotis brings 15 years of industry experience to the new role. Most recently, he worked at PrimeXM, separating as the Chief Information Officer. He was a Director at the company. Other companies he worked at are SpotOption Exchange, Hoch Capital, Alpari, FXTM, Windsor Brokers, and PrimeTel.
"The decision to join Match-Trade was influenced by the company's significant advancements in the industry," said Droussiotis. "Their commitment to embracing emerging technology sets them apart, not only as a fintech company but also as a growing force in technological innovation. Match-Trade's focus on technological development is evident in its ongoing initiatives to improve broker operations and client experiences."
Alexis Droussiotis, Head of Match-Trader Platform
YouHodler Integrates TradingView Charts
YouHodler confirmed today (Tuesday) the integration of TradingView's advanced charts into MultiHODL, which is its flagship crypto trading tool.
According to YouHodler, the integration will offer MultiHODL users real-time data visualization, elevated trading experience, and informed decision-making capabilities.
"Market analysis lies in the core of successful trading," said Ilya Volkov, the CEO and Co-Founder of YouHodler. "This integration and our partnership with TradingView reflect our commitment to enhancing the trading experience for all our users, regardless of how seasoned they are. By adding advanced charting tools directly into MultiHODL, we empower the YouHodler community to make faster, better-informed decisions and execute successful trading strategies."
Triple-A Hires New General
Manager
Paulo Shargorodsky
Singapore-based
cryptocurrency payment gateway Triple-A has announced the appointment of Paulo
Shargorodsky as its new General Manager for the Americas. Shargorodsky brings a
wealth of experience from his previous roles at EBANX and Walmart, where he specialized
in payments and financial services.
He aims to
leverage this experience to expand Triple-A's footprint in the Americas,
focusing on bridging the gap between fiat and cryptocurrency payments. Both
Paulo and Triple-A's CEO, Eric Barbier, expressed enthusiasm about the
strategic alignment and the potential for growth in the region.
SSimple Secures Angel
Funding
SSImple, a
SaaS DLT platform targeting the financial services industry, has successfully
closed an angel funding round led by fintech expert David Little. The funding
comes ahead of a major client announcement and aims to fuel the company's
business expansion.
Matthew
Cook has been appointed as the new Chairman of SSImple, effective immediately.
Cook's appointment and the successful funding round are seen as significant
steps for the company's future.
CoinSwitch Reduces Support
Team
Indian
cryptocurrency investment platform CoinSwitch has laid off more than a third of
its customer support team due to low market activity. The downsizing affected
44 jobs, nearly 7% of the company's workforce.
Despite the
layoffs, CoinSwitch has been actively hiring in other departments like product
tech and compliance. The move comes as the crypto market in India faces
challenges, including high taxes and reduced trading volumes.
SFC Targets Market
Manipulation in Hong Kong
The
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) have conducted a joint operation against suspected market
manipulation in Hong Kong. The operation focused on two companies listed on the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange and involved searches of 14 premises.
One core
member of the suspected syndicate was arrested, and restriction notices were
issued to six brokers. The operation aims to protect the interests of the
investing public and is part of ongoing investigations.
Hong Kong Regulators
Update OTC Derivative Clearing Rules
The Hong
Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the SFC have concluded their joint
consultation on amending Clearing Rules for over-the-counter (OTC) derivative
transactions. The proposed amendments focus on interest rate swap transactions
and are aligned with global interest rate benchmark reforms.
The changes
have received general support and are expected to come into effect no earlier
than 1 July 2024.
Boku Completes Microsoft DCB Service Migration for Three UK
The payments company, Boku (AIM: BOKU) has announced the completion of the migration of Microsoft direct carrier billing (DCB) service for Three UK. Now, Boku's Microsoft portfolio in the UK has three major carriers.
"I am very pleased to report the migration of Microsoft DCB services," said Mark Stannard, the Chief Business Officer, Boku. "That one of the world's largest companies has decided to undertake a move from another provider to Boku as its provider of local payment solutions is another testament to Boku's strengths."
Walbing Gains BaFin's License
Walbing, a business-to-business fintech firm, has obtained a payments service license from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, locally known as BaFin. It will allow the company to offer payment services in the country under the German Payment Services Supervision Act.
"BaFin rightfully sets high standards for its licensees, and we are pleased to have met them," said Jörg Hörster, the Co-Founder and CEO of Walbing. "Obtaining the license solidifies our independent position in the market and reinforces our commitment to helping our customers optimize and automate their payment processes."
Bitget Partners with CoinStats
The crypto exchange, Bitget has enhanced its services through its latest partnership with CoinStats, a crypto portfolio tracker. Through this partnership, CoinStats users will be able to see their Bitget transaction data.
"With a million-strong user base, CoinStats is a trusted portfolio manager globally," said Narek Gevorgyan, the Founder and CEO of CoinStats. "Our users gain the distinct advantage of aggregating all their assets — whether in centralized exchanges, wallets, or DeFi protocols — into one unified platform. The Bitget integration enriches our substantial Bitget user community with advanced analytics."
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Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
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Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
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Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
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The talk will cover common mistakes brokers make when launching loyalty programmes, including copying retail-style rewards, ignoring jurisdictional constraints, over-relying on bonuses, failing to connect rewards to lifecycle stages, and measuring vanity engagement instead of retention, LTV, CAC payback, deposits, and active trading behaviour.
Attendees will leave with a clear do-and-don’t framework they can use to pressure-test their own loyalty strategy.
Why loyalty is no longer a “nice-to-have” marketing feature for brokers
The building blocks of any loyalty program and what they mean: points, tiers, missions, stores, leaderboards, boosters, and cashback-style mechanics
Understanding of how key regulators read loyalty incentives and where the compliance lines are
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Understanding of how key regulators read loyalty incentives and where the compliance lines are
What should go in the rewards store, and what quietly destroys ROI
How trading credits, rebates, VIP perks, education, and service benefits can recycle value back into the brokerage
The 5 mistakes brokers should avoid when building or buying a loyalty programme
Real figures from a live deployment: what moved in daily activity, tier progression, and trader spend
Acquisition is getting more expensive. Most brokers already know that. The harder question is what happens after the client funds the account.
This session looks at how broker loyalty programmes are moving from “nice-to-have rewards” into a serious retention layer inside the client portal.
In this session, Desmond Leong, CEO of Returning.AI, will break down the practical mechanics behind high-performing broker loyalty programmes: what to reward, what not to reward, how onshore and offshore entities need different incentive structures, what belongs in the rewards store, and how brokers can recycle reward budgets back into trading value instead of letting them disappear as pure cost.
The talk will cover common mistakes brokers make when launching loyalty programmes, including copying retail-style rewards, ignoring jurisdictional constraints, over-relying on bonuses, failing to connect rewards to lifecycle stages, and measuring vanity engagement instead of retention, LTV, CAC payback, deposits, and active trading behaviour.
Attendees will leave with a clear do-and-don’t framework they can use to pressure-test their own loyalty strategy.
Why loyalty is no longer a “nice-to-have” marketing feature for brokers
The building blocks of any loyalty program and what they mean: points, tiers, missions, stores, leaderboards, boosters, and cashback-style mechanics
Understanding of how key regulators read loyalty incentives and where the compliance lines are
What should go in the rewards store, and what quietly destroys ROI
How trading credits, rebates, VIP perks, education, and service benefits can recycle value back into the brokerage
The 5 mistakes brokers should avoid when building or buying a loyalty programme
Real figures from a live deployment: what moved in daily activity, tier progression, and trader spend
Acquisition is getting more expensive. Most brokers already know that. The harder question is what happens after the client funds the account.
This session looks at how broker loyalty programmes are moving from “nice-to-have rewards” into a serious retention layer inside the client portal.
In this session, Desmond Leong, CEO of Returning.AI, will break down the practical mechanics behind high-performing broker loyalty programmes: what to reward, what not to reward, how onshore and offshore entities need different incentive structures, what belongs in the rewards store, and how brokers can recycle reward budgets back into trading value instead of letting them disappear as pure cost.
The talk will cover common mistakes brokers make when launching loyalty programmes, including copying retail-style rewards, ignoring jurisdictional constraints, over-relying on bonuses, failing to connect rewards to lifecycle stages, and measuring vanity engagement instead of retention, LTV, CAC payback, deposits, and active trading behaviour.
Attendees will leave with a clear do-and-don’t framework they can use to pressure-test their own loyalty strategy.
Why loyalty is no longer a “nice-to-have” marketing feature for brokers
The building blocks of any loyalty program and what they mean: points, tiers, missions, stores, leaderboards, boosters, and cashback-style mechanics
Understanding of how key regulators read loyalty incentives and where the compliance lines are
What should go in the rewards store, and what quietly destroys ROI
How trading credits, rebates, VIP perks, education, and service benefits can recycle value back into the brokerage
The 5 mistakes brokers should avoid when building or buying a loyalty programme
Real figures from a live deployment: what moved in daily activity, tier progression, and trader spend
Acquisition is getting more expensive. Most brokers already know that. The harder question is what happens after the client funds the account.
This session looks at how broker loyalty programmes are moving from “nice-to-have rewards” into a serious retention layer inside the client portal.
In this session, Desmond Leong, CEO of Returning.AI, will break down the practical mechanics behind high-performing broker loyalty programmes: what to reward, what not to reward, how onshore and offshore entities need different incentive structures, what belongs in the rewards store, and how brokers can recycle reward budgets back into trading value instead of letting them disappear as pure cost.
The talk will cover common mistakes brokers make when launching loyalty programmes, including copying retail-style rewards, ignoring jurisdictional constraints, over-relying on bonuses, failing to connect rewards to lifecycle stages, and measuring vanity engagement instead of retention, LTV, CAC payback, deposits, and active trading behaviour.
Attendees will leave with a clear do-and-don’t framework they can use to pressure-test their own loyalty strategy.
Why loyalty is no longer a “nice-to-have” marketing feature for brokers
The building blocks of any loyalty program and what they mean: points, tiers, missions, stores, leaderboards, boosters, and cashback-style mechanics
Understanding of how key regulators read loyalty incentives and where the compliance lines are
What should go in the rewards store, and what quietly destroys ROI
How trading credits, rebates, VIP perks, education, and service benefits can recycle value back into the brokerage
The 5 mistakes brokers should avoid when building or buying a loyalty programme
Real figures from a live deployment: what moved in daily activity, tier progression, and trader spend
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
Stablecoins from Experimentation to Implementation
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
With over $300 billion in stablecoins now in circulation and APAC regulators moving from frameworks to enforcement, the conversation has shifted.
Held in partnership with 8Circle, this session brings together the builders of new payment rails and the institutions putting them to work.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which stablecoin use cases have cleared proof of concept and are now operating at scale in APAC
Understanding of what the MAS Payment Services Act and Hong Kong's fiat stablecoin licensing regime mean for brokers and payment providers in practice
Insight into the infrastructure gaps firms most commonly underestimate before going live
Perspective on where the next wave of adoption is heading and what existing systems need to accommodate
