Enforcement

Sanctions

Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Crypto Firm Bitazza

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

The SEC accuses the crypto firm, its global affiliate, and two executives of illegally running a digital asset exchange and will block the platform.

Enforcement

Mizuho Loses Underwriting Deals Amid Insider Trading Probe

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Multiple corporate issuers have removed Mizuho Securities from bond underwriting mandates as the firm faces an insider trading investigation.

Enforcement

Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers in Crypto Extortion Probe

By Editors | 23/02/2026

The case, involving the alleged robbery of Chinese nationals, has prompted calls for stronger institutional safeguards for digital assets.

Enforcement

HK ICAC Charges Former StanChart RM for Bribe-for-Accounts Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

A former relationship manager is accused of accepting bribes from an intermediary for opening 16 bank accounts.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Toughen Enforcement Against Disclosure Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

The FSS found a surge in disclosure violations by non-listed firms planning IPOs and outlined areas of focus for annual reports.

Enforcement

Stolen Bitcoin Returned to South Korean Prosecutors - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Authorities believe the thief returned 320.88 BTC because of prosecutors' efforts to coordinate with crypto exchanges to prevent any cash-outs.

Enforcement

Korean AML Regulator Loses Court Appeal Over Crypto Fine

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

A Seoul court has rejected KoFIU's appeal over a KRW 2 billion fine in a ruling that has broader implications on larger case involving Upbit.

Trending

Korea FSS Extends Probe into Bithumb Error Payment Incident

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Regulators have extended their inspection of Bithumb and expanded the team looking into the firm's $40 billion erroneous payment incident.