Crypto / Digital Assets

Enforcement

Vietnam Authorities Arrest Crypto Exchange Executives in Fraud Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The executives have been accused of manipulating token prices and appropriating assets in a scheme that allegedly raised billions from investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.

Enforcement

Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.

Crypto / Digital Assets

KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

Enforcement

Thai SEC Charges Bitazza, Executives Over Unlicensed Dealing

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The regulator has filed a criminal complaint against the licensed broker for allegedly operating as an unlicensed digital asset dealer.

Enforcement

Korean Court Upholds Heavy Sentences in Landmark Crypto Fraud Case

By Editors | 27/03/2026

Court sentences leaders to 12 and 9 years in prison for a KRW 46 billion fraud that exploited NFT and metaverse hype.

AML / KYC

UK Sanctions Crypto Marketplace and Cambodia Scam Centre Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The action targets Chinese-language marketplace Xinbi, which processed nearly USD 20 billion, and operators of a Cambodian scam compound under the UK’s Global Human Rights regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tether Engages Big Four Firm for First Full Financial Audit

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The move follows years of scrutiny and signals a major shift from periodic attestations as global regulatory pressure on stablecoins mounts.

AML / KYC

Korea's Bithumb Sues Regulator to Overturn Business Suspension and Fine

By Mark Johnston | 27/03/2026

The virtual asset exchange is challenging a six-month suspension and a KRW 36.8 billion fine for alleged AML and customer due diligence failings.