Financial Crime

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea, Thailand to Share Crypto Data and Collaborate Against Tax Evasion

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    Tax authorities in South Korea and Thailand have signed an agreement to exchange cryptocurrency data and tackle offshore evasion.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

    Market Abuse

    China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Scam Losses Dropped to S$913m in 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    Scam losses in Singapore declined in 2025, but authorities warn of emerging tactics such as victims surrendering gold bars.

    Market Abuse

    Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea Orders Nationwide Crypto Custody Audit After $4.8M Leak

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The move follows a series of security failures, including an NTS press photo that exposed a wallet's seed phrase.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Cambodia Launches New National Risk Assessment Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    The country's second AML assessment flags crypto as 'Medium High' risk and details plans for a formal licensing regime.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Urges Shift in Focus from Procedural Compliance to Tangible Outcomes

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    FATF urges a pivot from rules-based compliance to focusing resources on the highest financial crime risks.

    Market Abuse

    Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

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