Financial Crime

Market Abuse

Korean Regulators Refer 11 to Prosecutors in Major Stock Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The group, including financial professionals, allegedly used over KRW 100 billion and a company’s own treasury shares to manipulate prices.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Treasury Recognises Legitimate Use of Crypto Mixers, Seeks New Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

A key report signals a nuanced US stance on privacy tools while proposing a "hold law" to freeze suspicious digital assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown

By Editors | 12/03/2026

The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 100m-Uses Milestone

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The anti-scam system, part of a broader industry accord, is showing early success in preventing fraudulent and mistaken payments.

Market Abuse

Insider Trading Dominated Korean Market Abuse Cases in 2025: KRX

By Editors | 12/03/2026

KRX referred 98 cases of suspected unfair trading to financial authorities, with the KOSDAQ market remaining a hotspot.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulator Concludes Probe into Bithumb 'Ghost Coin' Incident

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

The FSS has concluded its probe into the exchange's internal control failures, which allowed a payout far exceeding its holdings.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

Stablecoins

Japan FSA Prioritises Real-World Use Cases to Guide Digital Asset Rule-Making

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

A senior official outlined Japan's focus on fostering real-world applications for stablecoins and tokenised assets while seeking global consensus on DeFi.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice in Major Crypto Fraud Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

Authorities are pursuing a fugitive businessman accused of a cryptocurrency scheme with initial losses estimated at over THB 76 million.