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 […]

What’s the Difference Between KYC and KYT in Crypto Compliance?

Difference Between KYC and KYT in Crypto Compliance

As the cryptocurrency market grows, regulatory compliance has become increasingly critical for both businesses and users. Two terms often encountered in the realm of crypto compliance are KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYT (Know Your Transaction). While both processes aim to enhance security and prevent illicit activity, they serve distinct functions. Understanding the difference between […]

Top 10 Things to Know in Crypto Compliance Management

Top 10 Things to Know in Crypto Compliance Management

Compliance management has moved beyond traditional checkbox audits and annual reviews—it’s become a live, adaptive function woven into the infrastructure of every forward-looking fintech, exchange, and digital asset platform. As jurisdictions sharpen their regulatory frameworks and institutional capital flows into blockchain, the burden of proof now sits firmly with businesses: Can you show that your […]

Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) Procedures: A New Standard for Crypto Compliance

Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) Procedures: A New Standard for Crypto Compliance

In the early days of crypto, most compliance programs focused heavily on Know Your Customer (KYC)—verifying the identity of users before they could transact. But as crypto adoption grows and regulators raise the bar for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, it’s no longer enough to know who your users are. You also need to know what […]

Navigating Essential Compliance Standards in Crypto

Types of Compliance Standards in Crypto

As the crypto industry matures, so do the expectations around compliance standards. What once operated in a regulatory grey area is now under increasing scrutiny from governments, financial regulators, and institutional partners worldwide. For crypto exchanges, wallet providers, DeFi protocols, and token issuers, compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties but also crucially involves building trust, […]

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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