United States

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

    Sanctions

    China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

    Sanctions

    North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

    By Editors | 28/12/2025

    Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

    AML / KYC

    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

    Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting in Phased Rollout

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The SEC has adopted PFRS S1 and S2, setting a tiered timeline for mandatory disclosure and external assurance for listed and large private firms.

    Enforcement

    Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

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