Rishav leads Capital A’s group strategy for stablecoins, tokenisation, and associated blockchain infrastructure. He focuses on practical, regulation aligned applications across identity, rewards, payments, working closely with senior leadership to advance digital asset projects and partnerships that support the group’s innovation and growth agenda.

Capital A is a multi-platform travel and digital group focused on five core verticals: MRO, logistics, travel, F&B, and brand licensing and IP, building asset-light, high-growth businesses across Asean and beyond, while retaining a stake in the AirAsia airline group.

From Concept to Commercial Relevance: Evaluating a Regulated MYR Stablecoin in a Real-Economy Ecosystem

This presentation explores how Capital A and Standard Chartered are evaluating the role of a Malaysian ringgit stablecoin within a multi-entity business spanning travel, rewards, payments, and cross-border activity. The project focuses on where stablecoins can create practical value through payment efficiency, programmable commercial flows, and a more interoperable financial future. The session will highlight how different forms of digital money issued across jurisdictions can coexist within clear regulatory boundaries and serve economic functions. It will also address the governance, compliance, and institutional partnerships needed for credible implementation and alignment with tokenized financial infrastructure.