Cryptocurrency

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

Custody & Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Mandate Registration for Crypto Exchange Tech Providers

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Regulator moves to close security loopholes exposed by the JPY 48.2 billion DMM Bitcoin breach, requiring third-party system providers to register.

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Awarded Digital Asset Exchange of the Year at the 2025 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence

By Editors | 10/11/2025

Binance was awarded Digital Asset Exchange of the Year at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025, celebrated in person on 10 November 2025.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Joins US in Issuing New North Korea Sanctions

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Australia said the action is intended to apply pressure on North Korea’s illegal revenue generation networks and address its persistent challenges to security and stability.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mining the Blockchain: Lessons from the Prince Group Laundering Case

By Nathan Lynch | 10/11/2025

The US DOJ’s case against Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodian-headquartered Prince Group, has provided a unique window into the role of cryptocurrency in modern money laundering schemes.

Anti-Money Laundering

FSC Korea Fines Upbit Operator Dunamu for AML Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

The fine follows the discovery of millions of customer due diligence and transaction restriction failures at Korea's largest crypto exchange.

Custody & Infrastructure

HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.