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Crypto / Digital Assets

Apple Blocks 14 Crypto Exchanges from App Store in Korea

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The move comes weeks after a similar action by Google, in response to requests from KoFIU.

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Westpac NZ to Pilot New ‘Basic’ Bank Account Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025

A basic bank account was one of the 2023 recommendations of a 14-month competition study by the Commerce Commission.

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Singapore Jails Man for Laundering Chinese Funds with USDT

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The scheme involved using cash from China-issued bank cards to purchase gold in Singapore which was subsequently converted to USDT.

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Australia Tackles Illicit Funds in A$11 Trillion Real Estate Market

By Nathan Lynch | 15/04/2025

AUSTRAC is preparing to use its new enforcement powers to combat illicit funds flowing through the booming real estate market, writes Nathan Lynch.

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HKMA Directs SVF Licensees to Implement Anti-Scam Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025

SVF licensees are directed to use the measures set out in a December 2024 circular initially intended for authorised institutions.

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UK Using Quantum Tech to Combat Fraud, Money Laundering

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

Quantum computing is being used to tackle fraud. HSBC is working to find ways it can be used to identify indicators of money laundering.

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HKMA Unveils New Measures to Bolster E-Banking Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025

Banks must empower customers to adopt bound devices instead of SMS OTPs and deactivate higher risk e-banking functions.

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Thailand Unveils Measures to Combat Digital Asset Mule Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

Digital asset businesses will be obligated to exchange information, screen, and suspend transactions or accounts linked to technology-related crimes

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Korean Banks Call for Relaxing Crypto Rules: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

Korean bankers called for a relaxation of rules to allow virtual asset exchange to have more than one banking partner.