Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Authorities Arrest Suspect Linked to Myanmar Crypto Scam Ring

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The arrest of a key suspect in a human trafficking network forcing victims into crypto fraud highlights a growing challenge for regional financial crime enforcement.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Vietnam Authorities Arrest Crypto Exchange Executives in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The executives have been accused of manipulating token prices and appropriating assets in a scheme that allegedly raised billions from investors.

Stablecoins

KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Charges Bitazza, Executives Over Unlicensed Dealing

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The regulator has filed a criminal complaint against the licensed broker for allegedly operating as an unlicensed digital asset dealer.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Court Upholds Heavy Sentences in Landmark Crypto Fraud Case

By Editors | 27/03/2026

Court sentences leaders to 12 and 9 years in prison for a KRW 46 billion fraud that exploited NFT and metaverse hype.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Sanctions Crypto Marketplace and Cambodia Scam Centre Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The action targets Chinese-language marketplace Xinbi, which processed nearly USD 20 billion, and operators of a Cambodian scam compound under the UK’s Global Human Rights regime.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea's Bithumb Sues Regulator to Overturn Business Suspension and Fine

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The virtual asset exchange is challenging a six-month suspension and a KRW 36.8 billion fine for alleged AML and customer due diligence failings.