Cryptocurrency

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Treasury Reports Flag Evolving Threats Emanating from APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New assessments detail sophisticated North Korean schemes, the dominance of Chinese money laundering networks, and industrial-scale fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka NRA Flags Terror Finance, Drug Trafficking as Top Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New national assessment identifies drug trafficking as the top money laundering threat and raises the country's overall terrorist financing risk.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Proposes Changes to Crypto Market Investigation Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC plans to expand its unfair trading investigation committee and adjust criteria for imposing penalties on misconduct.

Cryptocurrency

Pakistan Establishes Permanent Legal Basis for Crypto Regulator

By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2026

The new law formalises PVARA's powers, sets strict licensing mandates, and introduces severe penalties for non-compliance, fulfilling a key IMF condition.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSS Korea Announces 2026 Work Plan to Combat Financial Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

FSS details its plan to combat fraud, including potential no-fault liability for financial institutions and enhanced AML supervision.

Stablecoins

Korea to Prohibit Corporate Investments into Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Regulators are preparing rules for listed companies to invest in digital assets, but will omit dollar-pegged tokens amid legal conflicts.

Cryptocurrency

Korea’s Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap Faces Constitutional Challenge

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

A plan to cap shareholder stakes at 20% has been delayed and faces warnings it may infringe on property rights.