AGENDA
A focused programme covering market structure, institutional adoption, and the evolving investment landscape.
Main Hall
09:00
09:15
Welcome Address
HOST
SCarlett CHAI
Country Manager (Malaysia)
Luno
Main Hall
09:15
09:30
Opening Remarks
Main Hall
09:30
10:00
KEYNOTE 1
The Institutional Inflection Point: Digital Assets in 2026 and Beyond
A keynote offering a comprehensive overview of the global institutional digital asset landscape in 2026 — from the maturation of spot crypto ETFs to sovereign and pension fund allocations, the emergence of stablecoins, tokenised deposits and RWA products, and the reshaping of crypto flows by geopolitical forces. The session will spotlight Luno's evolving role in advancing Malaysia's institutional digital asset ecosystem and the strategic initiatives driving the next phase of growth.
HOST
KHOO HSU CHUANG
Founder and Managing Director
Do More
SPEAKER
JAMES LANIGAN
CEO
Luno
Main Hall
10:00
10:15
Morning Break
Main Hall
10:15
11:00
PANEL 1
Institutional Digital Asset Adoption: Where Are We Now and What's Next?
This panel brings together leaders from across the institutional digital asset spectrum to assess the current state of adoption — from spot ETFs and regulated fund products to institutional-grade infrastructure and emerging market dynamics. Panellists will examine what's driving institutional conviction in 2026, where ASEAN sits in the global adoption curve, and what the next 12 months hold for institutional digital asset products and services.
MODERATOR
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
PANELLISTS
LIEW OOI HANN
Founder & CEO
Halogen Capital
ALEKS ANDJELOPOLJ
Vice President, Product Experience
Luno
JEFF YEW
CEO
Monochrome Asset Management
Main Hall
11:00
11:30
KEYNOTE 2
The Next Chapter: Malaysia's Evolving Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
A keynote address charting the latest developments in Malaysia's digital asset regulation — from the SC's liberalisation of digital asset listings, the new RMO Guidelines for Digital Asset Exchanges, the expansion of the regulatory sandbox, and the growing intersection with Bank Negara's Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The session will provide clarity on the SC's forward-looking stance on tokenised securities, stablecoin oversight, and the regulatory pathway for institutional participation in digital assets.
HOST
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
SPEAKER
DR WONG HUEI CHING
Executive Director, Digital Strategy & Innovation
Securities Commission Malaysia
Main Hall
11:30
12:15
PANEL 2
Reimagining Institutional Compliance: Building Resilient Frameworks for Digital Assets
This panel brings together compliance leaders from Malaysia's leading financial institutions and international digital banking to discuss the evolving compliance landscape for digital assets. Panellists will address how banks and financial institutions are adapting their AML/CFT frameworks, surveillance technologies, and risk models to accommodate digital asset activities — from custody and trading to tokenised deposits and cross-border settlement.
MODERATOR
KHOO HSU CHUANG
Founder and Managing Director
Do More
PANELLISTS
FARADINA GHOUSE
Group Chief Compliance Officer
AmBank (Chairperson, CONG)
INN SANN YIOW
Group Chief Compliance Officer
Maybank
SALIM DHANANI
CEO
Pave Bank
Breakout Room
11:30
12:15
Breakout 1
Drafting and Understanding MY Crypto Tax Laws
A practitioner-focused session examining the emerging landscape of cryptocurrency taxation in Malaysia — including how LHDN is approaching digital asset income, capital gains, and reporting obligations. The discussion will cover practical compliance considerations for individual investors, institutions, and digital asset businesses operating in Malaysia.
MODERATOR
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
PANELLISTS
DATUK HARJIT SINGH
CEO
HSS Advisory
Main Hall
12:15
13:30
Lunch Break
Main Hall
13:30
14:00
KEYNOTE 3
Macro Uncertainty and Digital Assets: Navigating a Fragmenting Global Order
A keynote examining the macro forces reshaping the global financial landscape — from geopolitical fragmentation and the weaponisation of the dollar system, to the rise of alternative payment rails, shifting energy markets, and the erosion of traditional safe-haven assumptions. The session will connect these macro currents to the institutional case for digital assets, exploring how tokenisation, stablecoins, and decentralised finance are emerging as responses to a world of heightened uncertainty and structural change.
HOST
KHOO HSU CHUANG
Founder and Managing Director
Do More
SPEAKER
JOSEPH CHERIAN
CEO, President, Dean and Distinguished Professor,
Asia School of Business
Main Hall
14:00
14:45
PANEL 3
Building the Institutional Trust Stack: Custody, Infrastructure, and Operational Resilience
As institutional capital enters digital assets, custody and operational infrastructure become non-negotiable. This panel brings together global and local custody and infrastructure leaders to examine the evolution of qualified custody solutions, key management frameworks, insurance coverage, and the institutional-grade infrastructure required before allocators make their first move.
MODERATOR
VINCENT FONG
Chief Editor
Fintech News Network
PANELLISTS
DAN SLEEP
Head of Business Solutions & Advisory
APAC, Fireblocks
ANGELA ANG
Managing Director (APAC)
BitGo
DATUK CLIFFORD HII
Founder & Group CEO
GamBit Custody
Breakout Room
14:00
14:45
Breakout 2
Tokenisation in Action: Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain in ASEAN
This session examines the practical realities of tokenising securities and real-world assets across Malaysia and the region. Featuring Kenanga's collaboration with Satori Research alongside perspectives from Halogen Capital, panellists will discuss technical architecture, regulatory navigation, institutional adoption, and cross-border tokenisation infrastructure.
MODERATOR
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
PANELLISTS
RANJIT GILL
Head of Product and Market Development
Kenanga
TEONG HNG
Co-founder and CEO
Satori Research
LUCAS OOI
Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Halogen Capital
Main Hall
14:45
15:15
KEYNOTE 4
The Architecture of Tokenised Money: From Pilots to Global Standards
A keynote on what it takes to move tokenised money from experiment to real infrastructure. Drawing on Standard Chartered's role in regional pilots and its global digital assets footprint, the session looks at the practical foundations — how tokenised deposits and stablecoins settle with finality, how they hold up across borders, and how the standards underpinning them are being built — and where Malaysia's approach fits within the direction being set by regulators across Asia and globally.
HOST
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
SPEAKER
JOHN HO
Head, Legal & Financial Markets
Standard Chartered
Main Hall
15:15
16:00
PANEL 4
Regional Wisdom: Lessons from Southeast Asia's Digital Asset Frontlines
A cross-border perspective bringing together practitioners building institutional digital asset infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Panellists will share lessons from Singapore, and the broader ASEAN regulatory and infrastructure landscape.
MODERATOR
KHOO HSU CHUANG
Founder and Managing Director
Do More
PANELLISTS
KAH KIT YIP
Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets
UOB Group
DR. STEVEN HU
Managing Director & Head of Digital Assets, Global Markets
OCBC
AZRIL IKRAM
Global Fintech Analyst
Franklin Templeton
Breakout Room
15:15
16:00
Breakout 3
Advancing Shariah-Compliant Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy
A practitioner-focused session examining Shariah-compliant digital asset innovation — from certified crypto funds and tokenised sukuk to programmable Islamic finance on blockchain rails. The discussion will cover screening methodologies, certification processes, and practical case studies.
MODERATOR
FUAD ALHABASHI
Executive Director & Fund Manager
Halogen Capital
PANELLISTS
DR AZRUL AZLAN ISKANDAR MIRZA
Islamic Capital Market
Securities Commission Malaysia
SUHAIDA MAHPOT
CEO
Amanie Advisors
ARHAM MERICAN
Shariah Adviser
Sharlife
Main Hall
16:00
16:15
Afternoon Break
Main Hall
16:15
17:00
PANEL 5
The Global Case for Stablecoins: From Ringgit Pilots to Cross-Border Infrastructure
The conference's penultimate panel examines stablecoins from both local and global perspectives. Panellists will share learnings from recently-launched local-currency stablecoins. They will also discuss the live BNM-sanctioned ringgit stablecoin pilots, how they compare to stablecoin frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the EU, and the broader implications for cross-border payments, trade finance, and institutional settlement.
MODERATOR
VINCENT FONG
Chief Editor
Fintech News Network
PANELLISTS
GERARD ANG
Head, Financing & Securities Services (Malaysia)
Standard Chartered
VIGHNESH PATEL
CEO
BlockTower
Breakout Room
16:15
17:00
Breakout 4
Advancing Shariah-Compliant Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy
A practitioner-focused session examining Shariah-compliant digital asset innovation — from certified crypto funds and tokenised sukuk to programmable Islamic finance on blockchain rails. The discussion will cover screening methodologies, certification processes, and practical case studies.
MODERATOR
BENJAMIN CHUANG
Sr Business Development Manager
Luno Malaysia
PANELLISTS
SIONG ONG
Co-Founder
Jupiter
BOBBY ONG
Co-Founder
CoinGecko
MATTHEW TAN
Founder
Etherscan
Main Hall
17:00
17:30
CASE STUDY
Efficiency with Tokenisation: How Maybank Utilises Tokenisation
A closing case study from Maybank examining its practical journey with tokenisation — from tokenised deposits and digital payment rails to the bank's participation in BNM's Digital Asset Innovation Hub pilots. The session will offer an inside view of how one of Malaysia's largest financial institutions is operationalising tokenisation across its business lines, the infrastructure and regulatory navigation required, and what lies ahead for tokenised banking in Malaysia and the region.
MODERATOR
ROSHAN KANESAN
Producer & Presenter
BFM89.9
SPEAKER
ANDREW LEELARTHAEPIN
Head, Business Product
Maybank
Main Hall
17:30
18:00
Closing Remarks
HOST
AARON TANG
General Manager (APAC)
Luno
Main Hall
18:00
