MyFintech Week 2025 to Feature Major Digital Assets Programming as Malaysia Eyes Tokenized Economy

Malaysia's premier fintech conference, MyFintech Week 2025, will place digital assets at the center of its programming when it returns August 4-7, featuring comprehensive sessions on tokenization, institutional adoption, and regulatory framework development as the country positions itself as a regional digital asset hub.

The event, co-organized by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), and other key industry bodies, will explore Malaysia's evolution toward a tokenized economy during a pivotal moment as the nation assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship, emphasizing regional collaboration in financial innovation.

Digital Assets Take Center Stage

MyFintech Week 2025's digital asset programming includes several high-profile sessions designed to advance Malaysia's digital asset ecosystem:

• Tokenization Masterclass providing deep-dive technical and regulatory insights
• Roundtable on Developing a Secure and Innovative Digital Asset Ecosystem in Malaysia, bringing together Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, financial institutions, and Digital Asset Exchanges (DAXs)
• Workshop on Digital Assets as an Asset Class, exploring investment characteristics and portfolio integration
• Panel on Role of Digital Assets in Institutional Portfolios, examining institutional adoption strategies
• Workshop on Malaysia's Evolution into a Tokenized Economy, supported by tokenized financial systems

The comprehensive digital asset track reflects Malaysia's growing ambitions to establish itself as a leading digital asset jurisdiction in Southeast Asia, building on recent regulatory developments and increasing institutional interest.

Regulatory Alignment and Innovation

The conference's emphasis on bringing together key regulatory bodies – BNM and SC Malaysia – with Digital Asset Exchanges and financial institutions signals Malaysia's commitment to fostering responsible innovation while maintaining robust oversight. This collaborative approach mirrors successful models in other Asian financial centers like Singapore and Hong Kong.

"This year's event features exciting content designed to deepen understanding of how evolving technology, regulatory shifts and societal demands intertwine to redefine the regional financial landscape," organizers stated in announcing the program.

MyFintech Week 2025 will feature prominent financial leaders including:

• Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour , Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
• Mohammad Faiz Azmi , Executive Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia
• Eddie Yue , Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
• Chia Der Jiun , Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
• Yanis Varoufakis , Former Minister of Finance of Greece
• Peng Yang , Chief Executive Officer of Ant International

The high-level participation underscores the strategic importance of digital assets in Malaysia's broader financial innovation agenda.

Regional Leadership Context

The timing of MyFintech Week 2025 coincides with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship, positioning the country to lead regional discussions on digital asset policy harmonization and cross-border regulatory cooperation. This follows successful digital asset initiatives in neighboring Singapore and growing institutional adoption across the region.

Malaysia's push toward a tokenized economy aligns with global trends, as traditional financial institutions increasingly explore digital asset integration and blockchain-based financial products gain mainstream acceptance.

Broader Fintech Focus

Beyond digital assets, the conference will address three key focus areas under the theme "Ideate, Innovate, Co-create: Shaping the Future of Finance":

• Finance for the Future : Exploring AI, blockchain, and open finance innovations
• Finance for Change : Championing Islamic and social finance expansion
• Finance for a Resilient Ecosystem : Addressing cybersecurity and operational resilience

The event aims to advance nationwide policy alignment through ecosystem development and responsible innovation deployment, complementing ongoing financial innovation efforts across Southeast Asia.

The conference runs from August 4-7, 2025, and is expected to attract hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the region. Registration and detailed program information are available at myfw2025.com.my .