Visa Expands Stablecoin Capabilities with New Currencies, Blockchains, and Global Partnerships
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform by adding support for new USD- and EUR-backed stablecoins, as well as the Stellar and Avalanche blockchains—advancing its mission to make global digital payments more scalable, interoperable, and efficient. MALAYSIA, 1 AUGUST 2025 – Visa has taken another major leap in advancing global digital payments by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities. The payments giant now...
NTT DATA Launches Voice-Enabled ADAPTIS Soundbox to Accelerate Cashless Payments in Southeast Asia
NTT DATA Payment Services has launched the ADAPTIS Soundbox across Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand—a compact, voice-enabled payment device designed to simplify and speed up transactions for SMEs and retailers. With real-time audible alerts and multi-payment support, the Soundbox aims to enhance customer experience during peak business hours. MALAYSIA, 31 JULY 2025 – NTT DATA Payment Services today introduced the ADAPTIS...
Malaysian Fintech MADCash Wins Top Ethical Finance Award in Dubai
Malaysian fintech MADCash has secured first place at the 7th Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge and Awards (EFICA) in Dubai, winning AED 300,000 for its groundbreaking zero-interest microloan program for women entrepreneurs. The victory marks global recognition for Malaysia’s role in ethical fintech and financial inclusion. MALAYSIA, 13 MAY 2025 – MADCash Sdn. Bhd., a pioneering Malaysian fintech firm, was named the...
PayNet Launches Malaysia’s First Fintech-Focused Hub to Accelerate Innovation and Global Growth
PayNet has unveiled the PayNet Fintech Hub, Malaysia’s first community and accelerator programme tailored for fintech startups, offering capital access, global mentorship, and sponsored entry into Imperial College London’s accelerator. This initiative aims to position Malaysia as a regional fintech powerhouse by uniting key players and streamlining innovation support. MALAYSIA, 5 MAY 2025 – Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd...
Asia’s Fintech Future: Regulators Unite at Money20/20 Asia to Drive Regional Cooperation
Money20/20 Asia hosted a high-level closed-door roundtable in Bangkok, uniting regulators from across Asia to chart a path for fintech collaboration, data harmonisation, and consumer protection. The forum emphasized a step-by-step strategy for regional cooperation to unlock the full potential of open finance. THAILAND, 23 APRIL 2025 – A landmark gathering of regulatory leaders from across Asia took place yesterday at Money20/20...
Horizon 2023/2024 Launches with Strategic Insights and Global Collaboration
The Ministry of Digital and MDEC have launched Horizon 2023/2024, a publication offering comprehensive insights into Malaysia’s digital economy, while also signing an MoU with the International Trade Centre to enhance digital policy collaboration. The publication provides strategic perspectives for businesses, investors, and society, focusing on emerging digital trends and technologies. 21 August 2024 – The Ministry of...
Taiwan’s FinTechSpace Forges Stronger Ties with Malaysia’s Fintech Ecosystem
FinTechSpace led a delegation of Taiwanese fintech startups to Malaysia, culminating in a resource cooperation MOU with the Fintech Association of Malaysia and co-hosting the “Taiwan Fintech Day” with MDEC. This visit aims to enhance industrial matchmaking, connect with local resources, and expand Taiwan’s fintech presence globally. 5 July 2024 – Taiwan’s premier fintech innovation platform, FinTechSpace, founded by...
