The Singapore-based Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and US payment firm Ripple announced Friday a strategic partnership to launch a global capacity-building program designed to strengthen policymakers’ and regulators’ understanding of digital assets.
The duo said in a statement that powered by Ripple, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving blockchain innovation and public sector readiness.
It will train over 200 central bankers, financial regulators, and policymakers from key Asia-Pacific markets, including Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia, before expanding globally.
The Decoding Digital Assets program features an eight-hour online course delivered over six weeks, complemented by fortnightly live sessions led by industry experts, and a Tabletop Simulation for regulators to stress-test policy responses to systemic risks, such as cross- jurisdictional clashes and monetary policy challenges posed by foreign-issued stablecoins.
The curriculum includes case studies from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian and leading jurisdictions such as Europe, Japan and the United Kingdom.
It is covering stablecoin mechanics (design, function, and systemic risk implications of digital money), interoperability (technical infrastructure, custody models and cross-border payment applications), governance & supervision (global frameworks [FATF, IOSCO] and institutional approaches to emerging digital finance risks.
“This partnership reflects GFTN’s commitment to empowering policymakers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the fast-evolving world of digital assets,
“By launching Decoding Digital Assets with Ripple, we are helping regulators across Asia-Pacific and beyond to build the expertise required for sound policy, responsible innovation, and cross-border collaboration,” said Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer of GFTN.
“Our goal is to foster regulatory confidence and shared understanding as digital assets reshape the future of money and payments worldwide,” he added.
Meanwhile, Rahul Advani, Global Co-Head for Policy at Ripple, said the foundation of digital finance is regulatory clarity.
“Our partnership with GFTN invests directly in that clarity by equipping policymakers with practical knowledge of stablecoins, custody, and interoperability,
“This ensures the next generation of regulation is both responsible and enabling, allowing the multi-trillion-dollar tokenized asset market to grow safely,” he added.
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