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Cryptocurrency
Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia NASC Reports Surge in Phishing Scams, Financial Losses
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025
The NASC has recorded an increase in phishing scams, resulting in losses of AUD 11.1 million from 1 January to 23 March this year.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud
By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025
The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.
Cryptocurrency
AUSTRAC to Cancel Registrations of Inactive Crypto Exchanges
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2025
Around a quarter of Australia’s 400-plus registered digital currency exchanges are believed to be inactive, and at risk of being co-opted by criminals.
Anti-Money Laundering
UAE Publishes New National Risk Assessment Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025
The report calls for stronger controls, improved due diligence, and enhanced coordination across regulated sectors.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Grants Victory Securities Approval to Expand Crypto Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
Victory Securities is allowed to offer discretionary account management services and to distribute physically-settled crypto-referenced structured products.
Cryptocurrency
Japan Adds 30 More Jurisdictions to Scope of Travel Rule Requirements
By Editors | 29/04/2025
There were already 28 jurisdictions named after an update in January 2024. The FSA proposes to add 30 more jurisdictions, which are mostly EU nations.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Nine Sentenced in Chinese Fraud Scheme Targeting Indian Investors
By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2025
The perpetrators targeted Indian victims on social media and duped 66,800 of them out of INR 517 million.
Stablecoins
Pakistan, Malaysia to Develop Shariah-aligned Digital Assets Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025
The two countries will collaborate to develop global standards for Sharia-compliant digital assets such as halal stablecoins and tokenised sukuk.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Nearly a Third of Bybit’s Stolen Crypto is Now ‘Untraceable’
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/04/2025
Only 3.84% of the USD 1.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Bybit in February has been frozen.
Cryptocurrency
Australia: Block Earner Wins ASIC Case Over Crypto Product Licensing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2025
The Full Court overturned the Federal Court’s previous decision that Block Earner’s crypto product was a financial product requiring licencing.
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