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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

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2023 marked a pivotal year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s approach to crypto regulation, influenced significantly by the preceding implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange and the collapse of of Terra, the algorithmic stablecoin created by Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon.

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Sumsub Launches Australia DVS Verification for Secure ID Checks

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Additionally, it enhances fraud prevention by identifying data inconsistencies, helping to reduce identity theft and fraudulent account creation. said Penny Chai, Vice President of Business Development, APAC at Sumsub. Sumsubs increasing focus on Australia is part of its broader expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Synthetic Identity eBook - APAC

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And fraudsters buy this data to commit synthetic identity theft. Data breaches are a common phenomenon not unique to the US - companies around the world face similar challenges. Personal information exposed from data breaches often winds up for sale on dark web marketplaces.

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Top 4 APAC Firms Leading The in The War Against Financial Crime

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of respondents lost money to scams or identity theft in the past year, resulting in an estimated US$1 trillion in financial losses. Among the top 50 financial crime tech companies named in FinCrimeTech50 , four originate from APAC and represent the region’s financial crime technology pioneers.

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Meet Grey Nickel, the AI Crime Syndicate Targeting Banks and Crypto Across Asia

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Fragmented compliance requirements, inconsistent reporting standards, and widespread adoption of remote onboarding all combine to make APAC an ideal testing ground for cybercriminals. Unlike old-school identity theft, this involves creating completely new digital identities by stitching together real and fake information.

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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

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By partnering with local resellers, Sumsub aims to provide robust verification solutions to businesses in these key markets, helping them meet compliance standards and combat fraud and identity theft effectively. Sumsub established its first APAC headquarters in Singapore in July 2023.

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Complex eKYC Hinder Singapore’s Digital Banking Adoption, Says FICO

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In the past year, identity checks have become more frequent, with 53% of respondents noticing more checks when logging into bank accounts and 48% during online purchases. This increase in identity checks by Singapore banks is a direct response to the significant issue of identity theft in the country.