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Crypto / Digital Assets
SBI Crypto Mining Pool Reportedly Hacked, DPRK Link Suspected
By Editors | 06/10/2025
On-chain investigators report a USD 21 million theft from the Japanese financial giant's mining pool, noting similarities to previous North Korean attacks.
Enforcement
Thai Police Arrest Key Figure in THB 5 Billion Money Laundering Network
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025
Authorities in Bangkok have arrested a woman accused of facilitating mule bank accounts for a transnational criminal network with over THB 5 billion in circulation.
AML / KYC
HK Regulator Flags Pitfalls in Digital Insurance Sales and Roadshows
By Editors | 06/10/2025
Insurance Authority highlights common shortcomings in insurers' digital sales systems and roadshow practices following inspections and a mystery shopping exercise.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Enhances Anti-Scam Safeguards for High-value Transfers
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/10/2025
Seven major banks will apply enhanced fraud checks on accounts above SGD 50,000 to curb scams that rapidly drain customer accounts.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Launches Campaign for Implementation of AML Reforms
By Editors | 03/10/2025
The campaign will prepare existing and new industries for a shift to a risk-based approach and new digital reporting tools.
Enforcement
SFC Suspends Ex-Broker RO for AML, Credit Risk Failures
By Editors | 03/10/2025
The SFC has disciplined a former responsible officer for failing to manage credit risks and report suspicious, highly profitable client trades.
AML / KYC
Singapore Jails Korean National Over S$1.55b TBML Scheme
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025
Kim Taek-hoon was sentenced for his role in converting illicit cash from abroad into gold bars for smuggling to South Korea and Japan.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Launches Digital ID Hub with Seven Banks to Streamline Services
By Editors | 03/10/2025
New central platform allows customers to use a single digital identity across different banks, insurers, and securities firms.
Enforcement
India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance
By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025
FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.
Enforcement
Philippines Freezes More Assets, Signs New Pact in Widening Graft Probe
By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025
Regulators have frozen assets worth PHP 2.9 billion and formalised cooperation with a new anti-graft body.
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