Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

South Korea Eases Crypto Restrictions, Tightens Listing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

South Korea eases rules on virtual asset sales for NPOs and crypto exchanges while tightening listing rules to enhance market stability and investor protection.

KYC & CDD

FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.

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.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

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.