United States

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FinCEN Issues Guidance to Bolster Fraud Information Sharing

By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

FinCEN has clarified rules under the USA PATRIOT Act, encouraging banks to share a wider range of fraud-related data.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FBI Intensifies Cooperation in APAC to Dismantle Chinese-Linked Scam Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The FBI is boosting regional partnerships to target the entire criminal ecosystem behind industrial-scale fraud operations.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, China Firms Over Iran Military Support

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

The designations target what OFAC describes as a procurement network operating in China and Hong Kong.

Stablecoins

NYDFS Proposes Bank-Like Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

The proposed framework introduces stricter reserve, custody, and redemption requirements, setting a new benchmark for state-level digital asset supervision.

PEPs & Sanctions

US House of Representatives Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

The Ukraine Support Act mandates a new sanctions regime targeting Russian financial institutions and energy exports.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Expands List of Blacklisted 'Chinese Military Companies'

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

Department of Defense added major technology, automotive, and biotech firms to the list, including Alibaba, BYD and Baidu.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Target Iran Smuggling and Shadow Finance Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

The US has designated entities in China and the UAE for helping Iran smuggle energy to destinations in South and East Asia, including Bangladesh.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese and Hong Kong Investors Banned from SpaceX IPO - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

SpaceX has reportedly instructed its underwriters not to allocate shares to individuals from ITAR-restricted jurisdictions, which include China and Hong Kong.

Data Privacy

US Lawmakers Urged to Investigate Airwallex Over China Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

A US national security group has called for a congressional investigation into Airwallex, citing data security risks and compliance concerns linked to the fintech's Chinese operations.