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Sanctions
US Sanctions Thai Officials Over Deportation of Uyghurs to China
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025
The US has implemented a new visa restriction policy to deter countries from repatriating Uyghurs and other groups to China.
AML / KYC
Thailand Tightens Industry Controls Against Mule Accounts
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025
Previous regulatory measures targeting money mules have pushed fraudsters to try to exploit corporate accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Secures Registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025
Coinbase, which was forced to exit the Indian market in 2022, now plans to re-launch retail services later this year.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Updates Rules to Allow Leveraged & Inverse ETFs
By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025
Thailand’s securities watchdog greenlights new regulations on leveraged and inverse ETFs, opening up new investment products to the market.
Sanctions
OFAC Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Deliveries to China
By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025
Targets include entities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Sanctions
Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025
The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Unveils ESG Tax Incentives to Stimulate Stock Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025
The SET will meanwhile start consultations on a new long-term savings and investment scheme modelled after Japan’s NISA.
Big Picture
NIST Highlights Need for “Crypto Agility” in Face of Quantum Threats
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/03/2025
The report highlights slow algorithm transitions, risks of quantum computing, and the need for modular cryptographic systems.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027
By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025
Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Adds Stablecoins to List of Approved Cryptocurrencies
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025
The move means token issuers and ICO portals can accept USDC and USDT for digital token investment transactions.
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