Singapore and Hong Kong have emerged as financial services hubs in Asia. Setting up the GIFT-IFSC and subsequently vesting the powers in a unified regulator, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), was a key step in the right direction to developing India as a global financial hub.
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payouts
Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre