Asia Pacific Journal of Business Economics and Technology
Vol. 6 No. 02 (2026): April - Mei

Regulating Financial Technology: Legal Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Economy

Cory Kartika Putri (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Andi Adri Agus (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Wachid Maulana (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Ahmad Nuradi (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)
Hasna Aziz (Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf, Tangerang – Banten)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Apr 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) has transformed the structure and delivery of financial services in the digital economy. This paper examines the evolving legal landscape governing fintech, highlighting key regulatory challenges and emerging opportunities. It explores how innovations such as digital payments, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain-based systems disrupt traditional financial frameworks, creating gaps in existing legal regimes. The study analyzes issues related to consumer protection, data privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border transactions, emphasizing the need for adaptive and harmonized regulations. Furthermore, it discusses the role of regulatory bodies in balancing innovation with risk mitigation to ensure financial stability. By reviewing comparative regulatory approaches across jurisdictions, this paper identifies best practices and policy recommendations for effective fintech governance. The findings suggest that a flexible, technology-neutral, and collaborative regulatory framework is essential to foster innovation while safeguarding public interests in the increasingly interconnected global financial system.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

apjbet

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Asia Pacific Journal of Business Economics and Technology (APJBET) is a high quality open access peer reviewed research journal. providing a platform for the researchers, academicians, professional, practitioners and students to impart and share knowledge in the form of high quality empirical and ...