Crypto / Digital Assets

Sanctions

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

By Editors | 28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Trending

Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

By Editors | 26/12/2025

KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

India Seeks Global Asset Freeze in Alleged INR 50 bn Forex Fraud

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Authorities have issued an Interpol notice and are coordinating with the FBI and Europol in a probe into unauthorised trading platform OctaFX.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

By Editors | 26/12/2025

A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.