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Enforcement
Hong Kong Amends Security Law to Compel Password Disclosure
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026
New rules introduce jail time for non-compliance and expand customs' powers, prompting concern from legal experts and a US diplomatic alert.

AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Staff to be Charged Over Decade-Old Cyber Heist
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026
Investigators have identified nearly 70 suspects, including bank insiders, in the 2016 SWIFT network breach.

Enforcement
Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026
The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026
The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

Enforcement
Korea to Ramp Up Penalties for Late Cyber Incident Reporting, Illegal Spam
By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026
New amendments introduce fines of up to six percent of sales for spam violations and increase penalties for delayed cyber incident reporting for companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Court Fines Binance Unit for Misclassifying Retail Customers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026
The penalty follows the misclassification of hundreds of retail clients as 'wholesale', leading to millions in losses on high-risk crypto derivatives.

Enforcement
Vietnam Authorities Arrest Crypto Exchange Executives in Fraud Probe
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026
The executives have been accused of manipulating token prices and appropriating assets in a scheme that allegedly raised billions from investors.

Enforcement
Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence
By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026
The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.

Securities / Derivatives
Former CSRC Issuance Chief Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Allegations
By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2026
Former head of China's stock issuance review committee has been referred for prosecution over serious duty-related crimes.

Enforcement
Thai SEC Charges Bitazza, Executives Over Unlicensed Dealing
By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026
The regulator has filed a criminal complaint against the licensed broker for allegedly operating as an unlicensed digital asset dealer.
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