Offshore crypto platforms let criminals evade oversight, FATF warns

FATF has urged regulators to tighten oversight of offshore crypto platforms. дальше »

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DOJ probes Binance again over Iran-linked crypto flows after $4.3B settlement and CZ pardon

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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A new US probe is testing Binance again — and the outcome could reshape crypto

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4. 3 billion U. S. plea The Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U. дальше »

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Binance back under scrutiny as DOJ probes Iran sanctions evasion claims: Report

The U. S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether Iranian networks used the crypto exchange Binance to evade American sanctions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. дальше »

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DOJ opens probe into Iran’s alleged use of Binance to evade sanctions: WSJ

The investigation could impact global crypto regulations and highlight vulnerabilities in financial systems used for sanction evasion. The post DOJ opens probe into Iran’s alleged use of Binance to evade sanctions: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion

Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure. дальше »

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Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions

Iran's central bank amassed $507M in USDT to dodge sanctions, using crypto tactics to access offshore liquidity. The post Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ransomware group uses Polygon smart contracts to evade takedowns

Security researchers say a low-profile ransomware group is using Polygon smart contracts to hide and rotate its command-and-control infrastructure. Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a recently identified ransomware strain is using Polygon smart contracts in an unusual way that could… дальше »

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Balancer hack shows signs of months-long planning by skilled attacker

The $116 million Balancer exploit appears to have been months in the making, with the attacker utilizing Tornado Cash and advanced methods to evade detection. дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan appeals to US, UK after crypto firms hit with sanctions over Russia ties

Kyrgyzstan urges US and UK to lift sanctions on local crypto firms accused of helping Russia evade western restrictions. дальше »

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How Russia is using Kyrgyzstan’s crypto market to bypass sanctions: report 

Has Russia turned Kyrgyzstan’s booming crypto market into a backdoor for moving funds? A new report sheds light on how Kyrgyz-registered exchanges are helping Russian networks evade sanctions. According to TRM Labs, Kyrgyzstan’s crypto industry has exploded from near-zero to… дальше »

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Infamous mixing protocol eXch drops USDT, USDC as US authorities eye its role in Bybit theft

Shady crypto mixing protocol eXch is merging with an offshore entity and restructuring to evade scrutiny over laundering tens of millions stolen from Bybit. Centralized crypto mixing protocol eXch revealed in an update on Bitcoin Talk that it plans to… дальше »

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Crypto users at risk as Microsoft uncovers StilachiRAT malware stealing wallet data

Microsoft has issued an alert about a new malware, StilachiRAT, that stealthily targets cryptocurrency wallets and steals information stored in browsers like Google Chrome. According to a Mar. 17 announcement StilachiRAT is a remote access trojan (RAT) designed to evade… дальше »

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Russia Expands Cryptocurrency Use in Oil Trade with China and India to Evade Sanctions

Сообщение Russia Expands Cryptocurrency Use in Oil Trade with China and India to Evade Sanctions появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Shadowy marketplace Huione launches USDH stablecoin to evade scrutiny

Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH as a solution for users seeking to bypass the restrictions imposed by traditional stablecoins like USDT and USD Coin (USDC). дальше »

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Why XRP must hold THIS level to evade BTC's downturn

XRP’s correlation with Bitcoin at 0.76 highlights its vulnerability to BTC's bearish moves as it struggles to hold key support. With XRP trading below $2.50, market watchers eye $2.18 as a crThe post Why XRP must hold THIS level to evade BTC's downturn appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Canadian man says kidnappers wanted to torture him for his Bitcoin: Report

An unnamed Canadian man says he’s been forced to move from one Airbnb to another to evade his suspected kidnappers.

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South Korea Sanctions 15 North Korean Hackers and One Entity Over Crypto Theft Operations

South Korea has announced sanctions against 15 individuals and one entity from North Korea involved in cybercrimes, including large-scale cryptocurrency heists. The move comes amid rising concerns about North Korea’s use of cyber operations to fund its weapons programs and evade international sanctions. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions 5 People, 4 Entities Tied to Russian Money Laundering Group

One of the entities which helped Russian oligarchs evade U.S. sanctions is registered in Sheridan, Wyoming. дальше »

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Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians

Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday. дальше »

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Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons?

Russia's latest efforts to evade international sanctions involves crypto again Latest initiative and trials will use NPC system Russia is set to begin trials for cryptocurrency exchanges andThe post Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Maduro critics say Venezuelan president will use crypto to evade sanctions

Venezuelan activists have alleged that President Maduro and his government are seeking ways to circumnavigate international sanctions, with crypto transactions. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren raises concerns over Iran’s crypto mining operations

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus S. King, Jr. have formally addressed top Biden administration officials in a letter concerning US efforts to combat Iran’s utilization of crypto mining as a means to evade international sanctions. дальше »

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Venezuela Turns To Crypto For Oil Sales To Evade Fresh Round Of U.S. Sanctions

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Venezuela to Use Tether (USDT) to Evade US Sanctions

Venezuela's oil firm PDVSA turns to cryptocurrency, leveraging Tether (USDT) to navigate through US sanctions and protect oil revenues, amidst growing scrutiny and operational challenges. The post Venezuela to Use Tether (USDT) to Evade US Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Chinese traders prosper despite crypto ban. Here is how they evade it

Chinese crypto traders thrive despite the country's strict measures against mining and digital currency transactions. дальше »

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USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions

Russian smugglers leverage cryptocurrency, particularly USDT, to bypass Western sanctions, with significant transactions linked to military hardware, sparking debates on crypto regulation. The post USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US, UK initiate joint probe into $20 billion moved via crypto to evade Russian sanctions

The US and UK governments have launched a joint investigation into crypto transactions worth over $20 billion that may have violated Russian sanctions, Bloomberg News reported on March 28. The transactions, suspected of being routed through the Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex, aim to evade international sanctions and potentially fund military activities in Ukraine. дальше »

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OFAC sanctions Russian providers of digital financial assets

Treasury Department has sanctioned Russian providers of digital financial assets, saying many of the designated entities offered services that helped evade sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 13 entities and two… дальше »

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Russian Binance Alternative, CommEX, Closes Down

CommEx, a key player in Russia's cryptocurrency market and known as the Binance alternative, is shutting down. Users must withdraw assets by May 10 to evade a 1% fee. The post Russian Binance Alternative, CommEX, Closes Down appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Industry Needs ‘Disinfectant’ – Here’s Why

In a passionate address to Columbia Law School, Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered a scathing critique of crypto industry participants who evade registration requirements. дальше »

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