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Market Abuse

Trip.com Faces US Class Action Over China Antitrust Probe

By Mark Johnston | 10/04/2026

A securities fraud lawsuit alleges the online travel giant misled investors about regulatory risks from its monopolistic practices in China.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Becomes First Global Crypto Firm to Secure AFS Licence in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The exchange has won a key Australian licence for derivatives and equities, as well as conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

PEPs & Sanctions

US and Australia Warn Firms on North Korean IT Worker Threat

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

Regulators are urging firms to bolster hiring and cyber defences against sophisticated infiltration tactics used to fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Proposes New AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2026

The US Treasury has issued a proposed rule that would bring certain stablecoin issuers under a federal regulatory framework.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Regulators Propose Major Overhaul of AML/CFT Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2026

The joint proposal aims to create a more effective, risk-based framework, allowing firms to focus resources on major threats rather than 'check-the-box' compliance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FBI Report Highlights SEA's Role in Causing Record Cybercrime Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

Report reveals record cybercrime losses in 2025, with organised crime groups in Southeast Asia and India-based call centres identified as key threats.

Data Privacy

US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Charges Fourth Executive in Probe of Illicit Nvidia Chip Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The case highlights growing US pressure on Southeast Asian hubs to enforce export controls on advanced technology destined for China.