United States

    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchange Gemini Eyes Further Expansion in APAC Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Gemini is prioritising markets with clearer regulatory paths while localising products and navigating Asia's fragmented rulebooks, its APAC head says.

    Sanctions

    US Targets China, HK Firms in New Iran Sanctions Wave

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The sanctions targets include entities in China, Hong Kong and India that allegedly operate procurement networks supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production

    Fintech / Regtech

    Fed Governor in Singapore to Warn of AI Systemic Risk and Market Manipulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

    Michael Barr has warned financial firms about AI risks like market manipulation and systemic instability, urging careful management.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Authorities Strike at Southeast Asia’s Crypto Scam Networks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The DOJ and OFAC coordinate on new Scam Centre Strike Force and sanctions against transnational fraud rings

    Securities / Derivatives

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

    Sanctions

    China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

    Sanctions

    Following the Flow of Funds Behind Illicit DPRK IT Worker Threat

    By Chandana Seshadri | 13/11/2025

    Disrupting North Korea’s illicit IT workers requires a focus on both identity fraud and dismantling complex financial networks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Finalises New Investor Protection Rules for ICOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The new rules ease knowledge test requirements for retail investors but introduce mandatory suitability assessments to be updated every two years.

    Philippines Proposes Raising Audit Exemption Threshold for Micro Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The SEC wants to lift the asset threshold for mandatory audits to PHP 3 million to ease the compliance burden on small businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

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