Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

    Stablecoins

    New Digital Asset Legislation Faces Procedural Delay in Korea

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The bill's passage has been pushed to after the 3 June elections, though the delay is not seen as a substantive rejection of the legislation.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Market by Q3 2026

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The move aims to bring trading onshore under a new pilot framework, with five local firms already advancing in the licensing process.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Arrests Man in KRW 747 Billion Crypto Laundering Case

    By Mark Johnston | 14/05/2026

    A man has been arrested for allegedly using a sanctioned Cambodian payment system, crypto exchanges, and duty-free shoppers to launder criminal funds.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Report Calls on US to Designate Hong Kong a ‘Money Laundering Concern’

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2026

    Report alleges Hong Kong is a key hub for Iranian sanctions evasion and calls for action against the city’s banking and crypto sectors.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Mandates Registration for Overseas Crypto Transfers - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

    A new law requires virtual asset service providers to register with the finance ministry, bringing cross-border flows under the country's foreign exchange controls.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

    AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Confirms 2027 Launch of Crypto Tax Policy, Despite Critics

    By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

    The government will proceed with a 22 percent tax on crypto gains, despite criticism over fairness and the readiness of enforcement systems.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Treasury Pressures Binance on Iran Sanctions Compliance

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    Treasury sent a letter to Binance demanding compliance with its monitoring programme, and requesting interviews with employees and access to records.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea's Bithumb Partners With Vietnam Brokerage for Crypto Licence

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2026

    Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange signed an MOU with a subsidiary of Vietnam's largest securities firm SSI Securities.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Exchange Announced Plans to Pursue Crypto Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

    KRX has announced plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives as part of a strategy to develop Busan into a global financial hub.

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