Author: David Lam

Published: 10 June 2026

ISEAS Perspective 2026/43

Crypto exchanges are key gateways for scams and money laundering activities. As such, enforcement of proper regulations governing these is critical in the fight against crypto scams, which have plagued Southeast Asia.

Major Southeast Asian economies require crypto exchanges to follow the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) minimum recommendations, which use a risk-based approach that allows flexibility in choosing how best to address money laundering risks.

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