Europe

Cryptocurrency

Regulatory Harmony Needed to Fully Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2026

Fragmented rules create operational hurdles and risks, even as institutional and private wealth demand in Asia accelerates, says Sygnum’s APAC CEO, Gerald Goh.

Payments & Settlements

EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Extradites Ex-Wirecard Exec to Face Fraud Charges in Germany

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The move follows an international operation targeting a multi-million euro fraud ring that exploited the collapsed German payments firm for money laundering.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU Study Calls for New Global Rules to Address Organised Crime Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

European Parliament report urges the FATF to tackle illicit finance from state-linked criminal groups, highlighting gaps in international law.

KYC & CDD

BOJ Paper Outlines Role of Verifiable Credentials in Digital Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

New report details how verifiable credentials could streamline KYC and secure transactions, highlighting the new vLEI standard for corporate identity.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

Anti-Money Laundering

Global Drug Network Dismantled After Swedish Phone Seizure

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

An international operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering has led to 15 arrests, including individuals in Australia and Thailand.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

By Editors | 09/03/2026

A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

Capital Adequacy

BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.