Cryptocurrency

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

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    First Digital Asset Custodian Services Launched in Malaysia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2023

    CoKeeps, a homegrown  firm, offers security features that safeguard against both external and internal threats.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FATF Calls for Action to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

    Cyber-enabled fraud and related money laundering are facilitated by professional enablers, money mules, shell companies, and different types of FIs including VASPs.

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    Stablecoins

    EBA Issues Third Batch of MiCA-related Consultations

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The consultations cover transaction reporting, recovery planning, own funds, stress testing, and liquidity requirements for stablecoin issuers.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Investor Protection is Key to Singapore, Hong Kong Crypto Regulations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/11/2023

    As Singapore and Hong Kong regulators navigate the fast-changing digital assets landscape, investor protection takes centerstage.

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    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Awards Licences to HK Unit of Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

    The licences allow SEBA Hong Kong to deal in, advise on, and conduct asset management for traditional securities and virtual assets.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore to Monitor Money Laundering Risks from Crypto Exchange Applicants

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2023

    The regulator will reject applicants who fail to meet the required standards for ML/TF and technology risks.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Russian National for Laundering Funds for Wealthy Clients

    By Editors | 05/11/2023

    Ekaterina Zhdanova allegedly helped wealthy clients evade sanctions and move money internationally using crypto and other channels.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FCA Finalises Guidance on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions

    By Editors | 05/11/2023

    Crypto promotions should apply the Consumer Duty; finfluencers should disclose commercial relationships; regulated status should not be used in a promotional way.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan Arrests Suspects in Record Crypto Laundering Case

    By Mark Johnston | 02/11/2023

    A fake securities trading app was used to launder over USD 320 million via crypto in the largest case of its kind in Taiwan.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Jails 21 for Laundering USDT from Online Fraud, Gambling

    By Mark Johnston | 02/11/2023

    A group of 21 people in China laundered criminal proceeds from online fraud and gambling activities using USDT.

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