Cryptocurrency

Korea Probes Polymarket Over Potential Gambling Violations

27/05/2026

South Korea’s media regulator is reviewing whether the crypto prediction platform Polymarket constitutes illegal gambling, amid growing international pressure on such services.

Cryptocurrency

Binance to Re-Enter Philippines via SEC Sandbox Partnership

27/05/2026

Binance is partnering with local fintech BlockShoals Technologies to operate within a regulatory sandbox, years after being blocked by authorities.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS and GRI Align to Streamline Sustainability Disclosures

27/05/2026

The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative aim to reduce duplication for firms using both ISSB and GRI standards for their disclosures.

RBI Forms Expert Panel on Quantum Computing Risks in Finance

27/05/2026

The RBI has formed a committee to assess quantum technology's impact and develop a security roadmap for the financial sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Myanmar Revamps Offshore Remittance Rules, Tightens AML Controls

27/05/2026

The CBM has issued new regulations for remittance firms, introducing stricter licensing requirements, enhanced AML/CFT obligations, and higher fees.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Warns of Scammers Using Fake Crypto Trading Platforms

27/05/2026

The regulator has issued an alert about scams luring investors through messaging apps onto fraudulent crypto-asset trading platforms that feign profits.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia and UK Sign Pact on AI Safety and Security

27/05/2026

The agreement establishes a formal partnership to align on research, testing, and governance for frontier AI models, bolstering international cooperation.

Credit Risk

SBV Licenses Korean Firm as Fourth Credit Information Provider

27/05/2026

The SBV has licensed a subsidiary of South Korea's NICE Information Service, which plans to introduce advanced risk management systems.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Targets Lawyers, Accountants in Nominee Crackdown

26/05/2026

Thai authorities are tightening the screws on professional enablers, with a multi-agency taskforce now targeting lawyers and accountants suspected of facilitating illegal nominee structures.