Enforcement

Enforcement

Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

Enforcement

Korea Probes Bithumb Over Misleading Liquidity Claims

By Mark Johnston | 09/02/2026

KFTC investigates allegations that Bithumb exaggerated its market position and unfairly altered conditions for a cash giveaway promotion.

Enforcement

Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

Enforcement

Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.

Enforcement

ASIC Steps Up Support for Investors Hit by Super Fund Collapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

ASIC is expanding investor outreach, complaint pathways and compensation efforts as investigations into the First Guardian and Shield fund collapses continue.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Enhances Man's Sentence to Deter 'Puppet Accounts'

By Editors | 06/02/2026

The court approved a police application for a harsher penalty, signalling a tougher stance on the abuse of personal bank accounts for illicit activities.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Reduces Liquidity Add-On Requirements for Macquarie Bank

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

APRA has cut the bank's NCO add-on from 25% to 15% and removed its ASF adjustment, but a A$500 million capital overlay remains.

Enforcement

Korea Hands Down First Prison Sentence Under New Virtual Asset Law

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

A Seoul court has jailed a crypto executive for market manipulation in the first conviction under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Enforcement

US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.