Instant payments are often described as the new baseline in modern finance. But speed alone does not define progress. In many cases, “real-time” only applies within narrow limits, small transaction sizes, or pre-funded domestic rails. Cross-border flows remain constrained by liquidity requirements, fragmented standards, and compliance bottlenecks.
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The value of the internet is being restructured, again. This time it is not just about information or communication. It is about ownership, identity, value, and agency. A big question we tried to answer was how Asia may be building the foundation of a new economic operating system for the world.
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The global financial system is entering a period of profound change driven by the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and decentralized infrastructure. At the center of this transformation is tokenization, which converts real-world assets into programmable digital representations that can move seamlessly across modern, borderless rails.
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Traditional financial systems rely heavily on trust—trust in banks, brokers, custodians, and exchanges. But emerging technologies like blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) are challenging this model by introducing a trustless, self-custodied approach to asset management.
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In a dynamic conversation with Jayne Chan, Head of Startups at Invest Hong Kong, I had the privilege of exploring the intricacies of Hong Kong’s startup landscape. Our discussion touched on the city’s role as a financial hub, the impact of global talent, and the evolving tech environment that continues to shape its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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The Asia Tech Podcast traveled to the Fintonia offices in Singapore to have a chat with Adrian...
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The Asia Tech Podcast was graced with the pleasure of Jennifer Tiang’s company. Jennifer is...
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The Asia Tech Podcast was joined by Jessica Camus, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Diginex...
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