United States

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

By Editors | 04/09/2025

OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten Oversight of Audit Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The SEC is seeking powers to directly supervise and penalise audit firms when their employees are involved in misconduct.

Cryptocurrency

BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

Stablecoins

Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

Credit Risk

Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Grants Five-Year Tax Exemption on Crypto Capital Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

This makes Thailand one of the first countries in the world to set clear tax rules for digital asset trading, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Trading & Investment

Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.

Cryptocurrency

CFTC Clarifies Rules to Woo Crypto Firms Back Onshore

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The advisory reaffirms a long-standing framework for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs), a move the CFTC says creates a path back to the US for offshore crypto platforms.

Anti-Money Laundering

FinCEN Issues Advisory Warning of Chinese Money Laundering Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

FinCEN issues an alert for US banks detailing red flags and typologies used by Chinese money laundering networks to move illicit funds for drug cartels.