Turning Asia’s Crypto Regulations into a Competitive Advantage

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Crypto Regulation as Your Competitive Edge in Digital Assets Landscape For many leaders in the digital asset space, regulation is often seen as a burden. It’s viewed as a dead-end for innovation and a significant roadblock to growth in Asia’s vibrant markets. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if the […]

The Institutional Guide to Cryptocurrency Compliance

Cryptocurrency Compliance

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Compliance Cryptocurrency compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards governing digital asset transactions. As the crypto industry grows, regulators worldwide are intensifying scrutiny to combat financial crimes such as money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and fraud. For crypto firms, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and Digital Token […]

Travel Rule Compliance: Why Institutional Custodians Are Your Best Ally

Travel Rule

As crypto moves deeper into the financial mainstream, regulators are bringing it in line with traditional finance rules. One of the most important is the FATF Travel Rule — requiring Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to securely share sender and recipient information for qualifying transactions. For many in the digital asset space, the Travel Rule […]

The Role of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in Crypto

MLRO

As the digital asset industry matures, crypto exchanges, wallets, and fintech platforms are increasingly held to the same compliance standards as traditional financial institutions. One of the most critical functions in this evolving regulatory environment is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)—a role that’s now indispensable to any serious crypto operation. What Is an MLRO? […]

How Crypto Regulatory Compliance Can Actually Increase Exchange Profitability

crypto regulatory compliance

In digital assets, crypto regulatory compliance is often seen as a barrier—slowing down growth, adding costs, and burdening operations. But for forward-looking exchanges, compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines or satisfying regulators. It’s a competitive edge—and a direct contributor to profitability. From attracting institutional clients to unlocking new markets and partnerships, a strong compliance foundation […]

The Tornado Cash Trial: How Its Business Model Fueled Regulatory Crackdowns

The Tornado Cash Trial: How Its Business Model Fueled Regulatory Crackdowns

What Is Tornado Cash and Why Is It on Trial? Tornado Cash is a decentralized cryptocurrency mixer built on Ethereum and other blockchains, designed to enhance transaction privacy by pooling and mixing crypto assets through smart contracts.  Operating without centralized control, it uses cryptographic proofs to break on-chain links between senders and recipients while maintaining […]

How KYT Detects NFT Wash Trading and Market Manipulation

How KYT (Blockchain Analytics) Analyzes NFT Wash Trading and Market Manipulation

As NFTs continue to evolve beyond art into gaming, real estate, ticketing, and brand engagement, regulators and business leaders alike are paying closer attention to fraudulent activities—especially wash trading and market manipulation. These practices distort market data, inflate token value, and create reputational and compliance risks for businesses entering the Web3 space. To mitigate this, […]

How KYT Enhances Trust and Transparency in Crypto Transactions

How KYT Enhances Trust and Transparency in Crypto Transactions

In traditional finance, banks and financial institutions monitor both transactions and customer identities to detect suspicious activity and comply with regulatory frameworks such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) laws. These institutions verify identities, track fund movements, and flag unusual patterns that could indicate fraud or illicit activities. However, in the decentralized […]

What Is AML Compliance in Crypto? Why It’s Essential for Businesses

What Is AML Compliance in Crypto? Why It’s Essential for Businesses

The cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially, attracting both legitimate businesses and malicious actors. With the rise of digital assets, governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are tightening anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to combat financial crimes, prevent fraud, and promote transparency. For businesses operating in the crypto space, AML compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it is […]

The Urgency of MiCA: Why Delay in Compliance Could Cost Your Business

MiCA Compliance Deadlines: Avoid Fines, Operational Disruptions & Loss of Market Access

Non-compliance could lead to a shutdown. For businesses with operations across Europe, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation represents more than just compliance—it’s a pivotal moment with far-reaching impacts on their operations, growth potential, and financial stability. MiCA, which became effective on June 9, 2023 and fully implemented as of December 30, 2024, introduces a […]

Ooi Sang Kuang

Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ooi is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of OCBC Bank, Singapore. He served as a Special Advisor in Bank Negara Malaysia and, prior to that, was the Deputy Governor and a Member of the Board of Directors.

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