Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Introduce Tax Exemption on Foreign-Sourced Income

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The measure aims to encourage the repatriation of an estimated THB 2 trillion in funds held abroad and stimulate the domestic economy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Crypto CEO Gets Second Jail Term for Fraud

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The head of the collapsed Bitsonic exchange has been convicted of a new fraud scheme while already serving a seven-year sentence for a larger case of market manipulation.

Cryptocurrency

Philippine SEC Issues Alert on Unregistered Crypto Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The Philippine SEC plans to take legal action against unregistered crypto platforms targeting Filipinos, citing risks of fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Cryptocurrency

Addressing APAC’s Informal Crypto Market: P2P & OTC Trading

By Jessica Chuah | 05/08/2025

While informal P2P and OTC markets help to boost crypto adoption in Asia, they also fuel financial crime, writes Jessica Chuah.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Faces Industry Calls for Global Alignment on Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

Industry feedback on a regulatory blueprint warns against "Galapagos" rules and urges alignment with global standards like the EU's MiCA.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Legislate FI Responsibility in Financial Crime Crackdown

By Editors | 04/08/2025

FSC to introduce an AI detection platform and new powers for crypto exchanges as it holds firms liable for fraud prevention and relief.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Charges Director of Crypto Platform Operator with Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

MAS referred Tokenize Xchange to police after its licence was rejected and it found potential asset shortfalls and false representations.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia’s OJK Takes Over Full Oversight of Digital Assets from Bappebti

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The regulator will focus on strengthening regulatory certainty, enhancing consumer protection, and ensuring financial system stability.