Crypto In Spotlight As OFAC Targets North Korean IT Worker Network

Crypto moved to the center of Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions action on March 12, after the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated six individuals and two entities tied to DPRK-run IT worker schemes. дальше »

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U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea

The Treasury Department said North Korea infiltrated IT workers into U.S. businesses and channeled their wages back to the country to fund weapons of mass destruction programs. дальше »

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U.S. sanctions network tied to DPRK IT jobs and crypto laundering operation

The U. S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on a network accused of helping North Korea generate illicit revenue through overseas information technology workers and cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »

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U.S. senators to oversee DOJ investigation of Binance over Iran-linked sanctions evasion

Three Democratic senators have said they will oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into crypto exchange Binance over possible violations of U. S. sanctions tied to Iran-linked transactions. дальше »

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Binance Sues WSJ Over “False Report” as Sanctions Exposure Drops 96.8%

Key Takeaways: Binance has filed a lawsuit against WSJ, claiming this news agency publishing false and defamatory information relating to compliance activities of the exchange. The exchange said that this The post Binance Sues WSJ Over “False Report” as Sanctions Exposure Drops 96.8% appeared first on CryptoNinjas. 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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Binance Claps Back At Senator Blumenthal’s Allegations, Denouncing False Claims

Binance has formally responded to US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) following a congressional letter in which the lawmaker cited media reports alleging the company enabled large-scale violations of US and international sanctions involving Iran. дальше »

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Binance formally responds to allegations of violating Iran sanctions

Binance has rejected allegations that its platform allowed transactions linked to entities in Iran. The exchange issued a response on March 6 to a letter sent by Richard Blumenthal regarding sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering controls. The inquiry referenced several… дальше »

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Iran’s $7.8B Crypto Market: Domestic Tool or IRGC Sanctions Shield?

Iran's $7.8B Crypto Hub: Utility or Sanctions Evasion?

The post Iran’s $7.8B Crypto Market: Domestic Tool or IRGC Sanctions Shield? appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Iran Leans on Stablecoins as War Shakes Crypto Flows

Iran’s dependence on $USDT intensifies as war disrupts markets, with stablecoins dominating illicit crypto volumes and sanctions evasion concerns rising. дальше »

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International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering

In its latest report, the global standard setter FATF said stablecoins now account for the bulk of illicit crypto activity and pose growing risks through peer-to-peer transfers. дальше »

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11 US senators request federal probe into Binance’s sanctions compliance

Lawmakers urge US regulators to review Binance’s AML and sanctions controls after reports of Iran-linked transactions and potential evasion risks. дальше »

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U.S. Senators Urge Federal Probe Into Binance Over Alleged Sanctions And Compliance Failures

A new wave of regulatory scrutiny is building around Binance as a bipartisan group of U. S. lawmakers pushes for a federal investigation into the exchange’s compliance practices. Eleven senators have formally asked the U. дальше »

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Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did

When US crypto regulators cracked down on Tornado Cash in 2022, the assumption was simple: shut down the tool, shut down the problem. It didn’t work out that way. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase CEO Thinks So New research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) shows that coin mixer usage has climbed back toward pre-ban levels — and that the people most effectively pushed out by the sanctions were not the criminals, but ordinary users seeking financial privacy. дальше »

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Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations

Bitcoin Magazine Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations Senate Democrats are urging the DOJ and Treasury to investigate Binance over ties to Iran sanctions violations. дальше »

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US Senator Investigates Binance Over Alleged $1.7 Billion Moving To Sanctioned Iranian Entities

Richard Blumenthal, the leading Democrat on a Senate Homeland Security investigative panel, has initiated an investigation into Binance after reports raised concerns about potential sanctions violations by the crypto giant. дальше »

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US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform. дальше »

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US Senate probes Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions evasion

The US Senate has opened a formal inquiry into Binance after reports that the exchange processed nearly $1. 7 billion in transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury sanctions Operation Zero over stolen cyber tools

The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Russia-based cyber “exploit broker” and its affiliates in a high-profile national security action targeting the theft and sale of proprietary U. дальше »

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U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of… дальше »

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft

Bitcoin Magazine U. S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft The U. S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act. дальше »

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Binance CEO hints at legal action over report on Iranian sanctions

Two major news outlets published similar reports on Monday claiming that Binance had fired or suspended employees involved in an investigation into crypto going to Iranian entities. дальше »

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Binance Slashes Sanctions Exposure 96.8% to 0.009%, Defends Compliance Record

Key Takeaways: Binance indicates that interaction levels relating to sanctions have been decreased 96. 8% from January 2024 to July 2025, currently it occupies only 0. 009% of total transaction volume. дальше »

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Elliptic flags Russia-linked crypto platforms’ ongoing sanctions evasion

Bitpapa, Garantex and ABCeX were among the cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Russian-tied transactions circumventing Western evasions. дальше »

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Austria’s regulator slaps new business ban on KuCoin’s EU exchange

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has frozen new business at KuCoin EU months after granting the exchange a MiCA license, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions roles. дальше »

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KuCoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfalls

Austria's financial regulator said KuCoin EU must appoint an anti-money-laundering officer and deputy officer, as well as a sanctions compliance officer and deputy. дальше »

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Binance highlights 97% cut in sanctioned market exposure

Global crypto exchange Binance has issued a detailed defense of its compliance program, saying recent media reports mischaracterize its regulatory controls and oversight efforts. Binance pushes back on sanctions claims In a blog post, the world’s largest crypto trading platform… дальше »

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Binance says sanctions exposure has declined 97% since 2024

Binance doubled down on its compliance credentials in a blog post after a report published earlier this month accused it of sanction violations. дальше »

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Crypto report flags five exchanges enabling Russia-linked digital asset flows

Crypto exchanges maintaining operational or financial connections with Russia continue aiding circumvention of international sanctions, according to an Elliptic report. The platforms provide transaction routes allowing Russian entities to make cross-border payments shielded from traditional banking oversight through ruble-to-crypto conversions.… дальше »

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Stablecoin A7A5 grows parallel system for sanctioned companies

Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network. дальше »

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Illicit stablecoin activity hit 5-year high of $141B in 2025: TRM Labs

Sanctions evasion networks, guarantee marketplaces, and large-scale money laundering schemes dominated illicit stablecoin use, says TRM Labs. дальше »

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Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg: Economic unrest fuels Iran’s protests | All-In

Economic issues, particularly inflation, are a major driving force behind the protests in Iran. Sanctions have severely impacted Iran, leading to predictions of inevitable socio-political breaks. дальше »

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Binance denies report on Iran-linked sanctions breaches and investigator firings

Binance said an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that it continues to meet its regulatory obligations under monitoring and oversight. дальше »

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New Binance Controversy: Investigators Alleging Iranian Sanctions Violations Fired

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is facing renewed scrutiny following an exclusive report published by Fortune on Friday that raises fresh questions about the exchange’s internal compliance controls and sanctions oversight. дальше »

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EU proposes crackdown on crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion

The EU's aggressive crypto crackdown could significantly disrupt global financial systems, impacting international trade and digital asset markets. The post EU proposes crackdown on crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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US Sanctions UK Crypto Exchanges Amid Iran-Related Woes

The US Treasury has taken the unprecedented step of blacklisting two UK-registered cryptocurrency exchanges for processing funds linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It marks the first time entire digital asset platforms have been sanctioned under Iran-specific financial measures. дальше »

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U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time

The exchanges were accused of facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are linked to an Iranian businessman convicted of embezzlement. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Crime Reaches Record $158 Billion in 2025: TRM Labs Report

Cryptocurrency-related crime surged to $158 billion in 2025, a 145% increase from the previous year, with Russian sanctions evasion and stablecoin networks driving growth. The post Cryptocurrency Crime Reaches Record $158 Billion in 2025: TRM Labs Report appeared first on Coinspeaker. 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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Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic

Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth. 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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Iran’s Central Bank Used $507M in USDT to Bypass Sanctions, Elliptic Reports

Iran's central bank acquired at least $507 million in USDT to counter a currency crisis and circumvent sanctions, routing funds through exchanges and DeFi protocols. The post Iran’s Central Bank Used $507M in USDT to Bypass Sanctions, Elliptic Reports appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Iranians Turn to Crypto as Economic Crisis and Sanctions Deepen

As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Related Reading: Bitcoin Tailwind: Cathie Wood Sees ‘Reaganomics On Steroids’ Ahead Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. дальше »

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Tether freezes $182 million in USDT stablecoin across five Tron blockchain wallets

The freezes were part of Tether's policy to comply with U.S. Treasury sanctions and were executed in a coordinated manner. дальше »

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Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality

From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center. дальше »

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How global sanctions are reshaping illicit crypto activity

Chainalysis recorded $154 billion in illicit inflows, driven largely by sanctioned entities. Russia’s ruble-backed A7A5 token processed over $93. 3 billion in transactions within a year. Illicit transactions remain under 1% of total on-chain activity despite rapid growth. дальше »

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Iran Used $2 Billion in Crypto to Run Its Militant Proxies in 2025

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transacted more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions and fuel cybercriminal operations, according to Chainalysis. The figure could be higher, given that it only accounts for sanctions designations from the US. дальше »

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