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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A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions

A7A5, a ruble-linked stablecoin few outside Russia had heard of a year ago grew the most of any stablecoin, outpacing both USDT and USDC over the past 12 months. дальше »

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Illicit crypto flows hit $154B as sanctions drive record on-chain activity

Chainalysis says illicit crypto hit $154B in 2025, driven by sanctioned nation-states using stablecoins and ruble token A7A5, while hacks and scams keep rising. Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached record levels in 2025 as sanctioned nation-states and entities increasingly utilized blockchain… дальше »

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Iran Accepts Crypto As Payment For Weapons To Bypass International Sanctions

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Iran Offers Missile and Drone Sales for Crypto, Using Digital Assets to Bypass Global Sanctions

Key Takeaways: Iran is offering ballistic missiles, drones, and warships for cryptocurrency payments to bypass Western sanctions The state-run defense exporter Mindex accepts crypto, barter, and local currencies for military The post Iran Offers Missile and Drone Sales for Crypto, Using Digital Assets to Bypass Global Sanctions appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Iran to accept crypto payments for overseas weapons sales

Iran has begun offering foreign governments the option to pay for advanced weapons systems using cryptocurrency. Iran’s latest move appears to be a strategy aimed at sidestepping Western sanctions that restrict access to traditional financial channels. According to a Jan.… дальше »

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South Korea’s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations

The sanctions on Korbit highlight the critical need for robust compliance in crypto exchanges, potentially influencing future regulatory frameworks. The post South Korea’s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Australia’s search ID goes into force, Ireland lobbies to ban anonymity

America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials. дальше »

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JPMorgan freezes accounts of two stablecoin startups over sanctions concerns: Report

JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions. дальше »

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Sanctions push Russia toward a tighter, broader crypto rulebook

Russia’s central bank plans to let non-qualified investors buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies after passing a knowledge test, with annual purchases capped at 300,000 rubles ($3,800). дальше »

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Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko

Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked. дальше »

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Bank of Russia considers expanding crypto access as sanctions strain economy

Russia’s crypto strategy may move from shadow use to state-regulated access as pressure from global sanctions mounts. дальше »

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Iran plans crypto strategy with BRICS to work around global sanctions

Iran is pushing forward with plans to adopt cryptocurrencies for international trade settlements as a way to circumvent U.S. and U.N. sanctions. The strategy was shared at the deBlock Summit, Iran’s first government-backed international blockchain conference, where officials called digital… дальше »

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Seoul Weighs Sanctions Shift as North Korea’s $3 Billion Crypto Theft Fuels Nuclear Ambitions

Key Takeaways: South Korea signals it may reconsider its sanctions policy on North Korea after the U.S. targets Pyongyang’s crypto-laundering network tied to weapons funding. North Korean hackers have allegedly The post Seoul Weighs Sanctions Shift as North Korea’s $3 Billion Crypto Theft Fuels Nuclear Ambitions appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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South Korea open to revisiting sanctions on North Korea after latest U.S. crackdown

With Washington tightening the screws on North Korea’s crypto-funded nuclear weapons programme, South Korea says it’s open to rethinking its own sanctions playbook. During a recent interview, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na told local media that “coordination between… дальше »

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Evening digest: US shutdown hit 40 airports, Russian oil discounts, Trump pushes crypto

Travel disruptions are looming as the FAA prepares to cut flights across major US airports amid the ongoing government shutdown. In the commodities market, Russian oil prices are sliding as India and China scale back purchases under new US sanctions. дальше »

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U.S. sanctions 8 bankers in $3B North Korea crypto crackdown: Report

Key Takeaways Who is behind most of North Korea’s cyberattacks? The Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking unit under North Korea’s intelligence agency, is behind many of the major crypto heists. дальше »

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US Treasury sanctions Pyongyang’s crypto money men

U.S. Treasury aims to cripple the North Korea's ability to convert crypto heists into usable currency for its weapons programs. дальше »

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Altcoins today: Perpetual tokens shed over $2B as ETH slips under $3.5K

Alts suffered a bloodbath on Tuesday as Ethereum surrendered a key level. Perpetual tokens lost over $2B amid broader sell-offs. New US sanctions on North Korea fuel fears of stiffer crypto regulations. дальше »

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North Korean Hackers Stole Over $3 Billion in Crypto, U.S. Sanctions Bankers and IT Firms

Bitcoin Magazine North Korean Hackers Stole Over $3 Billion in Crypto, U. S. Sanctions Bankers and IT Firms The Treasury Department sanctioned individuals connected to North Korea’s cybercrime operations. дальше »

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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers Over Crypto Laundering Tied to Cyberattacks

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight individuals and two entities accused of using crypto and shell companies to funnel millions into Pyongyang’s weapons programs. дальше »

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The technology behind trust: Inside Nobitex’s blueprint for responsible crypto

Nobitex, one of the Middle East’s largest exchanges, is proving that transparency and trust can be engineered even under sanctions. #sponsored дальше »

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EU imposes sanctions on Russia-tied A7A5 stablecoin 

In a move that could affect Russia’s crypto ambitions, the EU has blacklisted the A7A5 stablecoin tied to the state. The European Union has rolled out its 19th round of sanctions targeting Russia, introducing sweeping economic restrictions aimed at sectors… дальше »

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EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges

Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission. дальше »

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Russia’s New Crypto Framework Could Redefine Global Trade Amid Sanctions Pressure

Russia has officially unveiled a sweeping legal framework to integrate crypto into its foreign trade system, a move widely seen as a direct response to mounting Western sanctions. Related Reading: The XRP Shockwave Will Hit When No One’s Watching—Analyst The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have agreed to legalize crypto settlements for international trade, allowing Russian exporters and importers to transact in Bitcoin and other digital assets. дальше »

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North Korea’s $2.8b crypto heist bankrolls military ambition

North Korea relies on state-backed hacking groups like Lazarus to finance its military, with stolen crypto accounting for nearly a third of its foreign currency earnings and providing a steady, illicit cash flow immune to traditional sanctions. In an Oct.… дальше »

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Russia Is Creating a Legal System For Crypto To Avoid Western Sanctions

Russia’s legalization of cryptocurrency for international trade aims to bypass Western sanctions by establishing a regulated, alternative payment system. The move could reshape global commerce and strengthen Moscow’s economic ties with non-sanctioning nations. дальше »

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European Union Mulls Sanctions On Russian Ruble-Backed A7A5 Stablecoin

The European Union (EU) is considering sanctions against a Russian ruble-backed stablecoin called A7A5, which is the world’s largest non-US-dollar stablecoin. According to a Bloomberg [...] дальше »

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Can EU Sanctions Stop The Russia-Backed Stablecoin’s Shocking Growth?

The EU is considering sanctions on A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin thriving despite US restrictions and mounting legal scrutiny. Its unclear origins and rapid growth challenge global regulators struggling to curb illicit crypto flows. дальше »

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Russia-backed A7A5 stablecoin moved over $6B despite US sanctions: report

Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has helped move over $6 billion across borders since August 2025, despite some of its key operators being hit by Western sanctions. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, A7A5 allegedly has close ties… дальше »

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TOKEN2049 strips U.S.-sanctioned A7A5 stablecoin from sponsor list

TOKEN2049 scrubbed all references to the A7A5 stablecoin from its website and speaker roster following Reuters’ inquiry. The swift takedown of the platinum sponsor, targeted by U.S. sanctions, revealed the event’s reactive posture to a major compliance scandal. On Oct.… дальше »

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A7 leaks expose $8b crypto pipeline fueling Russia’s shadow politics

A massive leak of internal documents from a Putin ally’s firm details a sophisticated financial network. It reveals how $8 billion in crypto became the lifeblood for sanctions evasion and political manipulation in Moldova. On Sept. 26, blockchain analytics firm… дальше »

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XRP price prediction: all the latest Polymarket odds on when an XRP ETF will be approved

Rising Polymarket odds about an XRP ETF approval has turbocharged XRP price predictions. With the way things are playing out in the crypto space, it’s likely that the SEC sanctions an XRP ETF anytime soon. дальше »

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Belarus president wants banks to lean on crypto amid Western sanctions 

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Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

The United States sanctioned 19 entities in Myanmar and Cambodia tied to cyber-fraud compounds that target victims worldwide, adding new names to the OFAC sanctions list. The move raises immediate compliance requirements for banks, payment firms, and crypto venues that could touch these actors through correspondent flows or dollar-linked stablecoins. дальше »

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US sanctions Russian national, Chinese firm aiding North Korea’s crypto schemes

U.S. Treasury targets a global network laundering crypto to fund North Korea's weapons programs, sanctioning key individuals and companies. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Makes New Proposal to Enhance Ethereum’s Neutrality

Ethereum developer Ameen Soleimani warned that FOCIL could expose validators and developers to prosecution under US sanctions law. The post Vitalik Buterin Makes New Proposal to Enhance Ethereum’s Neutrality appeared first on BeInCrypto. 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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Lazarus strikes again? $23m theft topples UK-registered crypto platform

North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has been blamed for a $22.8 million crypto heist that crippled UK-registered exchange Lykke, forcing its shutdown and triggering investor lawsuits. The British Treasury’s sanctions office linked the state-backed hackers to thefts of Bitcoin, Ethereum,… дальше »

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Coins and Conflict: How crypto fuels the modern battlefield

From bankrolling ballistic missiles to arming militants, crypto is shaping the modern battlefield as a shadowy lifeline for groups seeking to bypass sanctions. дальше »

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How U.S trade deals could shake up crypto prices!

A nation’s trade policies are powerful weapons in its economic arsenal, and their use has always sent shockwaves through currency markets. Slapping on tariffs or levying sanctions creates a cascade The post How U. 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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Here’s how North Korean hackers are still getting paid in crypto despite sanctions

TRM Labs says North Korean IT workers have laundered millions in USDC and USDT while secretly working for blockchain startups. North Korea continues to rely on crypto to quietly fund its weapons programs and the U.S. government is stepping up… дальше »

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US sanctions network aiding North Korean IT workers in targeting crypto companies

Continuing its crackdown on North Korea’s efforts to infiltrate U. S. companies, the Treasury Department has sanctioned two individuals and four entities for aiding malicious IT workers in infiltrating crypto firms. дальше »

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Tornado Cash sanctions case comes to an end, $TORN surges 14%

The long-running legal battle between crypto advocacy group Coin Centre and the US Treasury Department over the sanctioning of Tornado Cash has been officially concluded, bringing a dramatic chapter in crypto regulation to a close. дальше »

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Court closes Tornado Cash sanctions case ahead of co-founder’s trial

A years-long legal battle between crypto policy group Coin Center and the US Treasury Department over the sanctioning of crypto mixer Tornado Cash has officially come to an end. In a June 7 post on X, Coin Center director Peter… дальше »

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US Government Drops Tornado Cash Appeal, Boosting TORN’s Value

Tornado Cash secured a major legal victory with the US dropping its appeal, offering protection from future sanctions. However, ongoing legal issues still cloud the platform's future. The post US Government Drops Tornado Cash Appeal, Boosting TORN’s Value appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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