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Vietnam Lays Groundwork for Digital Asset Regulation, Effective 2026

Fintech News

The legislation introduces a legal framework for digital assets, including crypto, and is set to take effect on 1 January 2026. Regulatory agencies are also tasked with implementing safeguards based on international best practices to address cybersecurity, money laundering, terrorism financing, and other risks.

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The Cybersecurity Threat Of GDPR

PYMNTS

What’s clear is that GDPR intends to protect data, and researchers have already found a correlation between GDPR-compliant businesses and lower rates of data breaches – perhaps the result of organizations’ prioritizing and investing more in cybersecurity and data protection initiatives to become compliant.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

Fintech News

Companies in the region report a 28 percent rise in cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Singapore, the cybersecurity landscape saw a significant surge in phishing attempts targeting local entities in 2022.

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Global Fintech Forum 2025: Starting UK Fintech Week with a Bang

The Fintech Times

Others on the panel discussed how regulatory and legal frameworks vary globally, posing challenges and risks of regulatory arbitrage. Central banks view fintech as crucial for financial continuity and trust, emphasising cybersecurity and consumer protection.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

This legislation represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, aiming to strengthen the UKs legal framework against financial crime. Measuring success in this space is no longer about avoiding the legal consequences of failing to prevent fraud, however creating an environment where fraud cannot thrive.

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Ohio Bill Urges Govt. To Adopt Blockchain

PYMNTS

According to Cleavland.com , the bill sponsored by Ohio Representative Rick Caragna is part of the state’s efforts to build a legal framework for the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Ohio already sees blockchain being used to store marriage licenses and birth certificates, among other potential things.

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Regulation and Compliance in Fintech: Navigating the New Financial Frontier

Fintech Review

No matter how disruptive a fintech platform is, it must operate within legal frameworks that are evolving rapidly. These include anti-money laundering (AML) rules, know your customer (KYC) checks, data privacy requirements, cybersecurity protocols, and financial reporting obligations. It is no longer enough to innovate.