Blockchain moves beyond experimentation Blockchain in China is no longer confined to policy pilots or conceptual demonstrations. After several years of controlled experimentation, the technology is steadily entering real financial and commercial workflows. This transition reflects a broader shift within the Digital Finance
A strategic bet on Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem Standard Chartered is placing Hong Kong at the heart of its digital finance strategy as it looks to boost returns and prepare for a future shaped by blockchain technology. Speaking during a recent visit to
Stablecoins find traction beyond traditional finance Stablecoins have quietly become one of the most widely used financial instruments in the digital economy. Pegged to fiat currencies and designed to minimise volatility, they now process an estimated 46 trillion dollars in transactions annually, a
Digital finance enters a decisive phase Digital finance is moving beyond experimentation and into a more consequential phase as pilot programmes give way to real world deployment. Regulated stablecoins, tokenised bonds, and on chain settlement systems are no longer niche concepts confined to
Structural Reform Redefines the Landscape China’s fintech ecosystem is adapting to a period of structural reform that is reshaping how digital finance operates within the broader economy. These reforms are not abrupt disruptions but gradual adjustments aimed at aligning fintech more closely with
Payment systems in China have evolved far beyond tools of convenience. What began as a way to simplify everyday transactions has become a strategic component of national economic infrastructure. As digital payments now support commerce, public services, and cross sector coordination, their design
A Shift That Attracts Less Attention China’s fintech ecosystem is undergoing a transformation that is far less visible than its earlier period of rapid growth. Instead of dramatic product launches or explosive user numbers, change is now occurring through quieter structural adjustments. Regulatory
China’s growing investment in blockchain technology is creating ripple effects across global digital finance. While public crypto speculation receives more international attention, the deeper transformation is happening within enterprise systems, regulatory frameworks and cross border payment experiments led by Chinese institutions and technology
Instant payments are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative developments in modern finance. Across the world, both consumers and businesses are demanding faster, simpler and more reliable ways to send and receive money. What once took days now happens in seconds, and
Nearly ten years ago, Hong Kong’s fintech scene looked nothing like the vibrant ecosystem it has become today. When Alvin Kwock, co-founder of digital insurer OneDegree, attended the first-ever Hong Kong FinTech Week in November 2016, the event took place in a modest
