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Crypto / Digital Assets
China Declares RWA Tokenisation 'Illegal Financial Activity'
By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025
A joint warning from seven industry bodies clarifies the legal status of RWA and extends liability to domestic staff of overseas firms.

Enforcement
RBI Enforces Weekly Credit Reporting, Mandates CKYC Use
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025
RBI has ordered all lenders to shift to weekly borrower-data submissions and include CKYC identifiers in every report, effective 1 July 2026.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Cambodia Central Bank Announces Full Liquidation of Huione Pay
By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025
The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the complete liquidation of payment firm Huione Pay following its licence revocation in September 2024.

Securities / Derivatives
Thai Regulators Unite to Combat Illicit Funds, Tighten Gold and Crypto Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025
A coordinated crackdown will impose new reporting on gold traders, stricter KYC/CDD, and amend FX rules to curb illicit financial flows.

Enforcement
Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025
Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.

Fintech / Regtech
Singapore: Man Charged Over Unlicensed Cross-Border Transfers
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025
A 33-year-old former company director faces charges for allegedly using Wise and crypto platforms to scam proceeds without a valid payment services licence.

Enforcement
New Zealand FMA Chair Steps Aside Amid Government Investigation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025
FMA chief Craig Stobo has temporarily vacated his role as head of the regulator pending an independent probe by the MBIE.

Enforcement
FSS Korea Probes Overseas Investment Practices of Securities Firms
By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025
The FSS is inspecting fees, marketing, and FX practices amid industry unease over being scapegoated for currency depreciation.

Enforcement
US Authorities Seize Domain Tied to Myanmar Scam Compound
By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2025
The action targets the Tai Chang operation and follows recent sanctions against groups linked to Chinese organised crime and crypto fraud.

Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks
By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025
Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.
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