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Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Imposes Six-Month Suspension, KRW 36.8 Billion Fine on Bithumb

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

The crypto exchange was penalised for millions of AML breaches, including transactions with unregistered overseas virtual asset service providers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA to Consult on Amendments to Capital and Liquidity Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

APRA plans to tighten liquidity rules for authorised deposit-taking institutions, citing global risks, while recalibrating capital settings to support investment.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Proposes Banks Bear 85pc of New AML Levies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The government has launched a consultation on funding its AML/CFT regime, with high-risk sectors set to cover most costs via a new levy system.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Finalises New Money Lending Rules to Curb Excessive Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2026

New regulations will be rolled out in two phases, introducing debt servicing caps for low-income earners and mandating credit data sharing.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Considers Exempting Foreign Firms from Treasury Clearing Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2026

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal to ease the extraterritorial reach of its new mandate.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea Passes Law to Protect Crypto Scam Victims

By Mark Johnston | 15/03/2026

The National Assembly has amended legislation requiring virtual asset exchanges to monitor suspicious transactions and compensate victims of digital financial crimes by October.