Enforcement

    Enforcement

    Korea Probes Bithumb After $43 Billion Bitcoin Payout Error

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    The incident, which caused a flash crash and revealed the crediting of "phantom" coins, has exposed internal control failures at Bithumb.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures

    By Editors | 09/02/2026

    Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK Investors Join Legal Action Against Switzerland Over AT1 Losses

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    A group that lost USD 130 million in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds is joining a treaty-based arbitration claim against the Swiss government.

    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.

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