Singapore’s GFTN and Ripple Launch APAC Digital Asset Training for Regulators

The Singapore-based Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and US payments firm Ripple have launched a partnership to train policymakers and regulators on digital assets, beginning with over 200 central bankers and supervisors from Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia. The “Decoding Digital Assets” programme spans six weeks, combining an eight-hour course with fortnightly live sessions and a tabletop simulation addressing risks such as cross-border conflicts and stablecoin spillovers. The curriculum covers stablecoin design, interoperability across custody and payments, and supervisory governance aligned with global standards, drawing on case studies including Singapore’s Project Guardian and frameworks in Europe, Japan, and the UK. The initiative aims to boost regulatory readiness and cross-border coordination as Asia accelerates adoption of regulated digital asset markets.