Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Enforcement

FSC Korea Fines Upbit Operator Dunamu for AML Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

The fine follows the discovery of millions of customer due diligence and transaction restriction failures at Korea's largest crypto exchange.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Korea Reports Suspects for Virtual Asset Price Manipulation

By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2025

Regulator details the alleged use of high-value trades and automated programmes to inflate virtual asset prices.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Charges 16 in HK$1.6b JPEX Crypto Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

Charges include conspiracy to defraud and the first use of a new law against the reckless inducement of virtual asset investments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BlackRock to Launch iShares Bitcoin ETF in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

The move expands BlackRock’s crypto offerings to the APAC region, providing regulated local access.

Market Infrastructure

G30 Calls for Faster CBDC Work, Robust Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

Global finance leaders call for strengthening the two-tier monetary system while warning of risks from private digital currencies.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Deems Derivatives on Overseas Crypto ETFs 'Undesirable'

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2025

The FSA cites investor protection concerns, clarifying that the products should not be offered even by registered firms.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Brazil Pilot CBDC Trade Settlement with Chainlink

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

The experiment, part of Brazil's Drex programme, connected the Drex and Ensemble platforms to test real-time, cross-border payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Mulls 'Financial Conglomerate' Status for Crypto Firms Dunamu, Bithumb

By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

The Fair Trade Commission is researching the status of crypto firms, sparking debate over systemic risk and regulatory conflicts.