United States

    AML / KYC

    Philippine to Map Corporate Links to Curb Systemic Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The country's financial stability council will create a map of corporate connections to identify contagion risks and stress points.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Industry Officials Push for Phase-Out of OTPs, New Fintech Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    The move away from OTPs is expected to reduce the cost of payments. Industry is moving toward biometric-based passkeys and tokenised verification.

    Sanctions

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

    Sanctions

    US, UK and Australia Sanction Russian Cybercrime Network

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The three countries jointly sanctioned two Russian cybercriminals and two affiliated firms accused of providing “bulletproof hosting” for global ransomware attacks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/11/2025

    Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

    Sanctions

    Binance, OKX Processed Illicit Crypto Despite US Oversight: ICIJ

    By Editors | 18/11/2025

    An investigation found the exchanges handled hundreds of millions in tainted funds after pleading guilty to AML violations.

    Enforcement

    US Prosecutors Charge Hong Kong Man Over False SEC Filings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The indictment alleges false SEC filings were used to create sham investment advisers for a "ramp-and-dump" ploy targeting US retail investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPMorgan Launches USD Deposit Token for Institutional Clients on Public Blockchain

    By Editors | 17/11/2025

    The bank's JPM Coin, representing USD deposits, is now live on Coinbase's Base blockchain for 24/7 settlement.

    AML / KYC

    US Fed Terminates 2018 AML Enforcement Order on ICBC

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    The move ends a long-running action over ICBC's AML controls, signalling the bank has now satisfied key US regulatory demands.

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