Enforcement

AML / KYC

Korean Police Bust KRW 13 Billion Phishing Ring Impersonating Regulators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The China-based syndicate impersonated financial regulators and prosecutors to defraud 81 victims over a one-year period, prompting police warnings.

Enforcement

US Charges Ten in Crypto 'Wash Trading' Scheme After Singapore Extraditions

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

Indictments follow an FBI undercover sting where agents created crypto tokens to expose market manipulation; two CEOs were among those extradited from Singapore.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bithumb Facing Scrutiny for Manipulation Incident Involve Two Crypto Tokens

By Editors | 02/04/2026

A "caged pumping" incident involving two virtual assets occurred just weeks after the FSS announced a zero-tolerance policy on market manipulation.

Sanctions

Cambodia Extradites Former Huione Chairman to China to Face Charges

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

Li Xiong, described as a "core backbone member" of Chen Zhi's syndicate, has been extradited to China amid allegations of money laundering and fraud.

Enforcement

China Prosecutes Former Top Securities Regulator for Bribery

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

The move against a former CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun is part of a wider anti-corruption campaign targeting China's financial regulatory bodies and IPO approval process.

Trending

Cambodia Passes Landmark Anti-Scam Law with Life Sentences

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new legislation introduces severe penalties for operators of online fraud centres in a bid to dismantle the country's cross-border scam industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea PIPC to Inspect Financial Firms on Resident ID Handling

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The move follows recent sanctions against Lotte Card and will focus on the excessive collection of personal data.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.