Crime

Cybersecurity strains grow as AI challenges Australian banks
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6 May, 2026

Cybersecurity strains grow as AI challenges Australian banks

Australia’s banks urged to upgrade cybersecurity as AI threats evolve fast, with APRA flagging gaps in current safeguards and rising...
US Treasury sanctions Cambodian pig butchering kingpin
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27 April, 2026

US Treasury sanctions Cambodian pig butchering kingpin

U.S. Treasury sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 others over a pig-butchering crypto scam that reportedly stole billions from...
OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation
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17 April, 2026

OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation

OpenAI unveiled a policy blueprint on AI safety measures aimed at preventing child sexual abuse material and improving child protection...
Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers
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16 April, 2026

Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers

Thailand’s securities regulator is seeking approval mandates for funding providers and major shareholder supporters to curb financial crime and abuse.
Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake
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15 April, 2026

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake

Tether launches a self-custodial stablecoin wallet as Circle defends USDC freeze stance and the U.S. Fed questions claims of real-world...
US Senate re-enters the digital asset market structure arena
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14 April, 2026

US Senate re-enters the digital asset market structure arena

Congress returns from recess with no timeline for CLARITY Act markup, as the long-delayed digital asset market structure bill remains...