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

Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox
By Editors | 12/08/2024
Six types of digital asset services will be allowed to participate in sandbox testing, subject to them meeting certain qualifications.

Cryptocurrency
Indonesia’s OJK Unveils Roadmap for Fintech, Digital Asset Development
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/08/2024
The roadmap aims to enhance regulation, supervision, and industry growth through a phased approach, promoting financial stability and inclusion.

PEPs & Sanctions
NY Fed Assesses Effectiveness of Tornado Cash Sanctions
By Editors | 11/08/2024
The study found that non-cooperation with the Tornado Cash sanctions was not monetarily driven, but instead motivated by “philosophical reasons”.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Court Approves $12.7B Settlement Between CFTC, FTX
By Editors | 09/08/2024
The CFTC’s Ian McGinley said the settlement represents the largest recovery for investors in the regulator’s history.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Court Sentences Crypto CTO for Investment Scam
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024
Wang Xinghong developed a crypto mining app that allowed A&A Blockchain to input fake numbers to misrepresent investor returns.

Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024
An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.

Cryptocurrency
India Has “No Proposal” to Regulate Crypto Beyond Tax, AML
By Ajoy K Das | 09/08/2024
MOF official told Parliament the government will coordinate with global standard-setting bodies before considering any measures domestically.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Police Obtain New Intelligence on Crypto Scams
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2024
The AFP identified over 2,000 compromised crypto wallets belonging to Australians by participating in a global anti-scam initiative launched by Chainalysis.

Anti-Money Laundering
US, Germany Take Down Illicit Crypto Platform Cryptonator
By Editors | 08/08/2024
Cryptonator facilitated transactions worth USD 1.4 billion, including those linked to sanctioned entities and criminal marketplaces.

Cryptocurrency
US Court Orders Ripple to Pay $125m for Securities Law Violations
By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2024
The order ends years-long litigation brought by the US SEC in December 2020. CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the ruling is a “victory”.
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