Digital Assets

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Uncovers $300M Crypto Laundering Ring with Official Links

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2026

A probe into illegal mining has revealed a vast network tied to Chinese capital, US fraud cases, and corruption within state agencies.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Orders Unauthorised Crypto Firms to Cease Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

Unauthorised firms are instructed to implement wind-down plans and communicate with their clients about the termination of services.

PEPs & Sanctions

CoinEx Named as Primary Sanctions Exit Route for Iranian Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Seychelles-based crypto exchange CoinEx allegedly facilitated USD 3.84 billion in transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities.

CBDCs

EU Lawmakers Advance Digital Euro, Setting Stage for Final Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The move aims to bolster monetary sovereignty and sets a global precedent for CBDC design, privacy, and financial stability safeguards.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Sets 'Controlled' Pilot for Crypto Market, Restricts Domestic Access

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

The framework prioritises attracting foreign capital and meeting international AML standards, while initially limiting participation for local investors and banning derivatives.

CBDCs

Korea Pushes Deposit Token Project Towards Commercialisation

By Editors | 25/06/2026

BOK's expanded pilot is creating pressure on banks, which face new compliance and technology investment requirements.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Pension Fund Adds Crypto as a Currency Hedge

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The National Business Corporate Pension Fund is allocating 1 percent of its assets to crypto, citing a need to diversify away from the US dollar.

PEPs & Sanctions

Sanctions Must Target Crypto ‘Infrastructure’ to Combat Evasion: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

New report says focusing on exchanges and liquidity providers is key to disrupting Russia's sanctions circumvention networks.

Custody & Infrastructure

New Zealand Probes 'Light' Asset Custody Regime After Failures and IMF Warnings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

The FMA has launched a consultation on its custody framework, citing exponential market growth, new technological risks, and historical investor harm.