[June 5, 2025] – Venom Foundation, a leading provider of sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure, issued a public invitation to central banks and financial regulators across Southeast Asia to co-develop compliant, future-ready digital financial systems aligned with national priorities and designed for regional interoperability.

Addressing institutions such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank Negara Malaysia, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and the State Bank of Vietnam, the Foundation outlined its vision for a sovereign-compatible Layer-0 blockchain that can support cross-border payments, real-time settlements, and regulatory transparency at scale.

“We are pioneering the future of financial infrastructure,” said Christopher Louis Tsu, CEO of the Venom Foundation. “Our mission is to empower governments and institutions through next-generation blockchain technology, strengthening their sovereign capabilities and unlocking new opportunities for their citizens.”

Southeast Asia has become one of the world’s most dynamic financial corridors. In 2023, the Philippines alone accounted for 4.75% of global remittance inflows, while digital payment volumes in the region are expected to reach 765 billion transactions by 2027. However, despite this rapid growth, financial systems remain fragmented. Payment networks operate in isolation, settlements are delayed, and reconciliation often depends on outdated, manual processes. These inefficiencies drive up costs, slow innovation, and limit oversight for regulators.

Venom Foundation views this as a strategic opportunity for governments in the region to modernize their infrastructure using blockchain technology built specifically for the public sector. The proposed shared Layer-0 blockchain is already live and is designed to meet institutional-grade requirements and regulatory standards.

The infrastructure currently supports a range of public-sector use cases. One of the core applications is stablecoin issuance, starting with a USD-backed digital currency USDV, with further plans to introduce local currency-based stablecoins across Southeast Asia. The platform is fully compatible with ISO 20022 messaging standards, ensuring seamless integration with existing banking systems and regulatory frameworks.

In the Philippines, pilot programs are already underway in collaboration with local financial institutions. Broader regional deployment is planned for 2025, focusing on a dedicated cross-border payment and settlement layer. This layer is designed to facilitate stablecoin transfers between government and banking entities, enhancing transaction speed, transparency, and system resilience.

The governance structure behind this initiative ensures that national institutions retain oversight, with partial validator control delegated to designated public-sector entities. This approach combines the efficiency of decentralized infrastructure with the oversight and trust required by regulators.

To support implementation, Venom offers modular infrastructure components that can be tailored to each country’s economic and regulatory goals. These include digital identity and compliance layers with on-chain KYC/AML systems, real-time analytics APIs for regulators, tokenization capabilities for real-world assets such as land titles and carbon credits, and structured training programs for government teams and developers.

The company now invites central banks and regulatory institutions across Southeast Asia to explore pilot initiatives and strategic collaboration. The goal is to establish the digital financial infrastructure that reflects the values of sovereignty, inclusion, interoperability, and resilience, setting the standard for next-generation public finance systems in the region.

About Venom Foundation

Venom Foundation provides blockchain infrastructure tailored for sovereign and institutional adoption. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Venom is focused on building compliant, scalable systems that align with national and regional priorities across Asia and beyond.

For inquiries or to initiate a collaboration, please contact: partnerships@venom.foundation