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 […]

How to Tokenize Physical Assets

How to Tokenize Physical Assets

Tokenizing physical assets—like real estate, commodities, art, or equipment—is no longer a speculative trend. It’s a practical, scalable solution for improving liquidity, streamlining ownership, and opening new financing channels. As institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure grows, asset tokenization is becoming a core strategy for unlocking value from traditionally illiquid assets. But how exactly does it […]

Institutional vs. Retail Crypto Custody: Security, Compliance & 2025 Trends

The Custody Wake-Up Call of 2025 Another year, another billion-dollar hack. In early 2025, Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a $1.5 billion security breach, shaking confidence in crypto storage solutions. For institutional investors, this event reignited concerns over regulatory liability, operational risk, and investor trust. For retail investors, it was another stark […]

Singapore Mandates Crypto Firms to Cease Overseas Activity by 30 June

Singapore’s central bank has set a deadline of 30 June 2025, for local crypto service providers to stop offering digital token (DT) services to overseas markets unless they secure a license. This directive came from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) response to industry feedback on its proposed regulatory framework for Digital Token Service Providers […]

What Does KYT in Crypto Mean?

What Does KYT in Crypto Mean?

As the crypto ecosystem matures, regulatory expectations have evolved beyond just knowing who is using your platform. Now, it’s equally critical to understand how funds are moving. This is where KYT in crypto becomes important. Defining KYT KYT is a foundational part of crypto compliance that focuses on the ongoing, often real-time monitoring of blockchain […]

How to Ensure Compliance When Handling Digital Assets Across Borders

Navigating Cross-Border Compliance in the Digital Economy Digital assets—including cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and stablecoins—are transforming global finance by facilitating instant cross-border transactions, improving liquidity, and driving decentralized financial ecosystems. However, these benefits come with a major challenge: compliance across fragmented regulatory landscapes. Unlike traditional finance, where global frameworks provide clear guidance, digital asset regulations vary […]

Best Practices for KYT Implementation on Crypto Platform

As regulatory scrutiny increases and institutional adoption of crypto expands, Know Your Transaction (KYT) has become a non-negotiable compliance and security framework for crypto exchanges, financial institutions, and blockchain-based platforms. Unlike Know Your Customer (KYC), which focuses on user identity verification, KYT enables real-time transaction monitoring to prevent illicit activities such as money laundering, terrorist […]

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, […]

U.S. Regulators Approve Blockchain in Banking —What This Means for You

How U.S. Regulators Are Transforming Blockchain in Banking—Are You Ready? A Defining Moment for Financial Institutions—Who Will Lead? For years, regulatory uncertainty was the single biggest obstacle to blockchain adoption in financial services. Without a clear legal framework, banks, fintechs, and enterprises hesitated to integrate blockchain-based solutions into their operations. That roadblock has now been […]

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) Guide for Beginners & Experts

Introduction: Why Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) Matter The financial world is rapidly evolving, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are at the forefront of this revolution. With traditional financial systems struggling to meet the demands of a digital-first world, DEXs have emerged as a game-changing solution, offering security, autonomy, and cost savings. Centralized exchanges (CEXs), hold user funds […]

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.