Cryptocurrency

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Firms in Iran Oil Trade Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

The US targeted a Chinese oil terminal and numerous Hong Kong-based front companies, while issuing new warnings on sanctions evasion, digital assets, and maritime risks.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan Lawmaker Urges Government to Consider Bitcoin Reserves

By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

A report advocating for Bitcoin as a strategic asset has been formally presented to Taiwan’s premier and central bank governor.

Market Abuse

FSC Korea Refers New Crypto Manipulation Cases to Investigators

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Regulators have referred two cases of alleged market manipulation to investigators, involving 'pump and dump' schemes and the misuse of borrowed trading account API keys.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Recovers $3.6m in Laundered Cryptocurrency

By Editors | 30/04/2026

Authorities have repatriated funds from a fraudulent investment scheme in a first-of-its-kind recovery, highlighting growing cross-border enforcement capabilities in tackling digital asset crime.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Sues Regulator Over AML Sanctions

By Editors | 30/04/2026

The legal challenge follows a KRW 5.2 billion fine and a partial business suspension for anti–money laundering rule breaches.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Targets Crypto and Third-Country Evasion in Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

The package imposes a total sectoral ban on providing crypto-asset services to or transacting with any Russian-established crypto provider.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Chinese Refiner, Targets Iran’s Crypto Reserves

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

OFAC designated a major Chinese refinery and dozens of shipping firms for facilitating Iranian oil sales, while also freezing USD 344 million in crypto assets.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Police, Crypto Exchanges Prevent S$2.86m in Scam Losses

By Editors | 27/04/2026

A joint operation using advanced blockchain analysis has been hailed as a significant advancement in Singapore’s fight against financial crime involving digital assets.