Cryptocurrency

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

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Unveils Regulatory Roadmap with New Coordination Mandate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

    The Australian government has released a two-year financial reform plan, introducing new principles to improve the rollout of major regulations.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UK Proposes to Compensate Chinese Investment Fraud Victims

    By Editors | 20/10/2025

    Prosecutors are considering a scheme to repay 128,000 Chinese fraud victims, but the UK could still retain the funds under asset recovery laws.

    Trading & Investment

    Indian Authorities Launch Probe Into Prop Trading Firm

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    Search operations were conducted against the proprietary trading firm Graviton, as part of a wider investigation into potential tax evasion and regulatory compliance in the HFT sector.

    Cryptocurrency

    Binance Secures Key Korea Approval After Two-Year Delay

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    KoFIU approved Binance's acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Gopax following its multi-billion dollar US settlement.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under Proposed New Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

    The FSA plans to amend laws to give its securities watchdog new powers to investigate and penalise illicit trading.

    Cryptocurrency

    FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Global Implementation of Crypto Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

    Stablecoins

    Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

    The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

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