Crypto / Digital Assets

Sanctions

Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Require Crypto Exchanges to Enforce Withdrawal Delays

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2025

Enforcing a delay before customers can withdraw virtual assets is expected to reduce losses from voice phishing incidents

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Can Boost Adoption of Carbon Markets: GDF

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025

New GDF report examines the role of tokenisation and blockchain technology in transforming voluntary carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on Allowing Tokenised Carbon Credit Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2025

The SEC is seeking feedback on eligible products and requirements around business conduct and ongoing compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Proposes Framework for Tokenised Capital Market Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

The proposed framework will allow licensed persons and RMOs to offer or deal in tokenised products issued through approved primary market platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Eases Crypto Restrictions, Tightens Listing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

South Korea eases rules on virtual asset sales for NPOs and crypto exchanges while tightening listing rules to enhance market stability and investor protection.

AML / KYC

FinCEN Moves to Cut Off Cambodia’s Huione Group from US Financial System

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

FinCEN said Huione Group laundered over $4 billion in illicit funds linked to North Korean cyber heists and cryptocurrency scams across Southeast Asia.

AML / KYC

FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia NASC Reports Surge in Phishing Scams, Financial Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

The NASC has recorded an increase in phishing scams, resulting in losses of AUD 11.1 million from 1 January to 23 March this year.