Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies

Enforcement

CFTC Settles Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Gemini for $5m

By Editors | 08/01/2025

The CFTC’s 2022 lawsuit had accused Gemini of providing inaccurate information about the manipulation risks of a proposed Bitcoin futures product

Crypto / Digital Assets

Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OCBC Launches First Sale of ‘Bespoke’ Tokenised Bonds

By Editors | 07/01/2025

OCBC said the bonds are structured based on the investor’s desired tenor and yield before being minted

ESG / Sustainability

Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

By Editors | 05/01/2025

This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Outlines Tax Reform Proposals for Fiscal 2025

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The FSA aims to enhance the NISA system, simplify procedures related to tax treaties, and lower the tax on cryptocurrency gains.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro

By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OJK Indonesia Issues Regulations for Digital Asset Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

OJK is adopting Bappebti regulations, with refinements, to ensure continuity as it transitions into the new regulatory body for Indonesia’s crypto sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

The rules cover capital requirements, consumer protection, disclosures and marketing, AML compliance, market abuse, and cybersecurity.