Digital Assets

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea Arrests Man in KRW 747 Billion Crypto Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 14/05/2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly using a sanctioned Cambodian payment system, crypto exchanges, and duty-free shoppers to launder criminal funds.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

Tokenisation

Korea Taps DB Securities for Busan Carbon Asset STO Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The project will test the tokenisation of carbon reduction revenue rights for fractional investment under a government-backed initiative in Busan.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Crack Down on ‘Tether Laundromat’ Schemes

By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

Police will intensify enforcement against unregistered crypto exchanges used to launder criminal proceeds, allocating new resources and partnering with KoFIU.

PEPs & Sanctions

Report Calls on US to Designate Hong Kong a ‘Money Laundering Concern’

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2026

Report alleges Hong Kong is a key hub for Iranian sanctions evasion and calls for action against the city’s banking and crypto sectors.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Mandates Registration for Overseas Crypto Transfers - Report

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

A new law requires virtual asset service providers to register with the finance ministry, bringing cross-border flows under the country's foreign exchange controls.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Flags AI, Crypto Threats in Updated Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

AUSTRAC has released updated risk assessments, highlighting the growing role of AI and crypto in illicit finance and detailing major AML reforms.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Confirms 2027 Launch of Crypto Tax Policy, Despite Critics

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2026

The government will proceed with a 22 percent tax on crypto gains, despite criticism over fairness and the readiness of enforcement systems.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Pressures Binance on Iran Sanctions Compliance

By Editors | 11/05/2026

Treasury sent a letter to Binance demanding compliance with its monitoring programme, and requesting interviews with employees and access to records.