Cryptocurrency

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

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korea FSS Warns Young Crypto Users of Penalties Under New Law

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

    The FSS said crypto investors may still be held liable for violations even if they are unaware of the law or are following prior trading practices.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ACCC Publishes Final Report of Job Scam Fusion Cell

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

    The fusion cell’s work resulted in the removal of over 29,000 scam accounts and the blacklisting of 836 crypto wallets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    India Supreme Court Presses Government on Crypto Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

    The top court criticised the government for taxing crypto at 30 percent without putting in place corresponding regulation.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ASIC Seeks High Court Ruling on Crypto ‘Financial Products’

    By Editors | 22/05/2025

    ASIC challenges Block Earner ruling, seeking High Court clarity on the regulatory scope of crypto “financial products.”

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    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Proposes New Penalties Regime for Crypto Market Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 21/05/2025

    A new draft decree proposes fines for violations in the cryptocurrency sector, including market manipulation and unlicensed operations.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea Tightens Crypto AML Rules Ahead of Institutional Opening Up

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025

    South Korea is enhancing AML requirements ahead of opening up its virtual asset market to broader institutional participation, starting with NPOs and crypto exchanges.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Fines Cointree for Late Suspicious Transaction Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2025

    Crypto exchange penalised for failing to submit SMRs on time on four occasions. AUSTRAC CEO said timely reporting is critical.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines AMLC Probes Alleged ML of Murdered Billionaire’s Ransom

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

    Authorities are investigating how PHP 200 million in ransom paid for kidnapped businessman Anson Que was laundered through casino junkets, e-wallets, and crypto.

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    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Eases Crypto Restrictions, Tightens Listing Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

    South Korea eases rules on virtual asset sales for NPOs and crypto exchanges while tightening listing rules to enhance market stability and investor protection.

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    KYC & CDD

    FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

    FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.

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