United States

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

KYC & CDD

Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.

Custody & Infrastructure

Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

By Editors | 28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

Anti-Money Laundering

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025

Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.