As digital assets move from the periphery toward systemic relevance, policy discussions across APAC are becoming sharper, more technical, and more grounded in capital realities. From GFI’s Closed-Door APAC Roundtable Crypto & Capital Policy: Deep Dive with Regulators and Institutions, several themes stood out. Capital flows are a policy
The rapid growth of the digital assets industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region presents a multitrillion-dollar opportunity, but it also poses significant regulatory challenges. As financial institutions and regulators aim to establish a balanced regulatory framework, the task of ensuring security, consumer protection, and compliance while fostering innovation has become
In response to these challenges, we are proud to introduce the Startup Investment Credentials (SIC) Framework. This framework is designed to address the complexities of the investment landscape by establishing standardized criteria for evaluating startups, starting with the fintech sector. Developed in collaboration with our partners, the SIC Framework is
<location>Singapore</location> On 29th April 2025, the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) had the honour of organising Virtual Assets Unchained: Shaping Policy for DeFi, AI, and Stablecoins in the Digital Economy, a closed-door, high-level discussion held in Dubai, moderated by Sameera Kimatrai, Of Counsel of Gibson,
<location>Singapore</location> Global Fintech Institute was pleased to co-host the 2nd closed-door roundtable of 2025, alongside the Blockchain Security Alliance, Safeheron, and Drew & Napier LLC. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the session brought together regulators, law enforcement, financial institutions, legal experts, and Web3
<location>Singapore</location> “The Future of Payments: AI, Compliance, and Connectivity Across Borders.” We were privileged to host foreign leaders of a bank for a closed-door session at 80RR Fintech Hub SG on the technology and governance shaping tomorrow’s payment infrastructure. ✨ Our sincere thanks to:
<location>Singapore</location> Stablecoins in Action: Powering Real-World Use Cases in Real-Time Across Asia and Beyond Global Fintech Institute facilitated a group of regulators attending the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) course to the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Insights Forum as part of the Singapore
<location>Singapore</location> The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) presents exclusive insights from the Closed-Door Industry Roundtable on Digital Asset Security, Compliance and Governance (3 Nov 2025), hosted by SGX Group and organised by GFI with the Blockchain Security Alliance and Safeheron. Under Chatham House Rules, senior
<location>Singapore</location> Crypto & Capital Policy is no longer a marginal discussion. As digital assets scale across borders, questions of capital mobility, monetary sovereignty, and systemic risk are moving to the centre of regulatory and institutional agendas. On 14 November 2025, the Global Fintech Institute
At our recent session with Uniswap Labs, we unpacked how decentralised finance enables users to trade, lend, and earn without intermediaries — and why 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆 lies at the heart of this ecosystem. Whether you’re new to DeFi or exploring wallet security for the first time, test your knowledge with the
SINGAPORE, 23 December 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Crypto Currency Enterprises and Start-ups Singapore (ACCESS) on 22 December 2025, formalising a strategic collaboration to advance education, capability-building, and thought leadership across fintech, blockchain, Web3, and digital assets. ACCESS
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