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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.
AML / KYC
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Launches New Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2025
The SEC is inviting firms to apply to participate in testing products and services in a new crypto regulatory sandbox.
AML / KYC
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
AML / KYC
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Grants First Approvals Allowing Crypto Staking Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2025
HashKey and OSL can expand their product and service offerings to provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025
The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Seeks Feedback on Future of Crypto Regulation
By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025
The FSA expressed concerns about inadequate disclosures, misleading investment schemes, and insider trading risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Seeks Feedback on Digital Asset Disclosure Rules
By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2025
Thai SEC aims to bolster oversight and risk monitoring of digital asset businesses through updated data collection guidelines.
Big Picture
Regulatory Fragmentation Hindering Growth of Tokenised Finance – Report
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025
Regulatory fragmentation, cross-platform settlement and token contract standardisation are the key challenges to to widespread adoption of tokenised financial assets.
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