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Fintech Spotlight: Crypto, Digital Banks, & Leadership Shifts

Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News Malaysia

04-Feb-25 12:00

Fintech Spotlight: Crypto, Digital Banks, & Leadership Shifts

From key leadership changes in Malaysia’s fintech scene and lifting of the digital bank moratorium in the Philippines, to emerging trends in crypto and digital banking, the Malaysian and ASEAN fintech world is off to a dynamic start in 2025. In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we explore these developments with Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Malaysia.

Vincent breaks down the latest trends, including Malaysia’s evolving crypto strategy, the competitive dynamics of digital banks, and insights on Singapore’s emerging unicorns. We also explore broader regional trends such as the rise of stable coins, the growth of cross-border payments, and increasing industry consolidation. Vincent shares his expert perspective on how these shifts are reshaping the financial sector and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for startups and investors alike.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry stakeholder, this conversation offers insights into the current state and future of fintech in the region.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  economymarketstechnology

Tags:  fintech innovationcrypto strategystable coinsASEAN fintechregulatory developmentsdigital bankingfinancial technologydigital transformation





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