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US shuts down North Korean crypto laundering network
The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on two individuals and a company in the United Arab Emirates for facilitating North Korea’s illicit use of digital assets. дальше »
2024-12-17 21:28
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Russia Legalizes Bitcoin And Crypto for International Trade To Bypass Sanctions
However, the new law doesn't lift the existing ban on crypto payments inside the country. дальше »
2024-7-31 18:15
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Payeer fined €9.3m for sanctions evasion
Lithuania has imposed a €9.3 million ($10.07 million) fine against local cryptocurrency firm Payeer over sanctions violations, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Specifically, Lithuania’s financial crimes watchdog, the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), penalized the regulated crypto company for facilitating the… дальше »
2024-7-10 17:38
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North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $3B Since 2017, Says UN Security Council: Report
A UN Security Council panel is investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023, for which North Korea may have been responsible, which were valued at more than $750 million. дальше »
2024-3-21 14:30
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EU Parliament Approves New Sanctions Laws That Also Apply to Crypto
The laws are to ensure sanctions rules are applied uniformly across the EU's 27 member states. дальше »
2024-3-13 16:24
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Kremlin hopes to cut US dollar reliance with blockchain in BRICS
Moscow wants to establish an autonomous BRICS payment system, leveraging digital currencies and blockchain in an effort to decrease its dependency on the U.S. dollar. In an interview with the Russian state-owned news agency TASS on Feb. 5, Kremlin aide… дальше »
2024-3-5 10:28
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U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System
The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday. дальше »
2024-2-21 19:57
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US official confirms military concerns over China’s access to cloud technology
The confirmation comes as tensions between the United States and China continue to rise.
дальше »2023-10-24 19:35
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Crypto exchanges in Estonia and Lithuania allegedly helped Russians circumvent sanctions
Crypto exchanges in Estonia and Latvia reportedly helped Russians circumvent sanctions and convert rubles into other currencies дальше »
2023-10-5 14:44
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US Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to cartel over ‘illicit fentanyl trafficking’
An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States. дальше »
2023-9-27 19:12
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10 crypto insiders share their advice for traders considering trading bots
Being fully aware of both the strengths and weaknesses of bots can help traders leverage them with optimal success.
дальше »2023-9-27 19:00
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Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government
The United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned an Ethereum wallet tied to a Mexican man from Sinaloa named Jimenez Castro. дальше »
2023-9-26 17:45
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Russian lawmakers believe digital ruble will replace banks
Anatoly Aksakov, head of Russia’s Banking Committee, believes that the digital ruble could potentially render traditional banking institutions obsolete. In a discussion at the AiF.Media club, Aksakov opined that the evolving landscape of financial technology could reduce the necessity for… дальше »
2023-9-7 08:55
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Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Other Charges
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm pleaded "not guilty" to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion in a court appearance Wednesday. дальше »
2023-9-6 19:24
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Binance Russia execs leave amid ongoing rumors of market exit
Two Binance executives announced they were leaving the company amid the rumors of the major exchange possibly exiting Russia. Binance’s head of Eastern Europe and CIS, including Russia, Gleb Kostarev, announced in a Sept. 6 LinkedIn post that it was… дальше »
2023-9-6 15:59
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Binance excludes Banco de Venezuela from P2P payments
Banco de Venezuela, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, was acquired by the sanctioned government in 2009. дальше »
2023-8-29 13:28
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Binance P2P removes sanctioned Russian banks from payments list
The crypto exchange removed its “yellow” and “green” codewords from its list of payment methods, which previously referred to sanctioned Russian banks. дальше »
2023-8-26 22:01
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Binance accused of violating sanctions placed on Russia
Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volumes, is accused of engaging with sanctioned companies in Russia despite pulling out of the country in H1 2023 дальше »
2023-8-24 22:42
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Tornado Cash co-founders charged with money laundering, sanctions violations
Roman Semenov was placed on OFAC's sanctioned persons list and Roman Storm was arrested as the United States continued its crackdown on the crypto mixer. дальше »
2023-8-23 22:00
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Georgian central bank to launch AML probe into crypto firms
The National Bank of Georgia will launch mandatory supervision of virtual asset service providers starting from Sept. 1, 2023.
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Should Russia Bolster or Ban Bitcoin?
The country reportedly backed out of plans to build a "national crypto exchange," its latest sign of indecision. дальше »
2023-6-1 21:45
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Russia scraps plans for a national cryptocurrency exchange
Russia will continue to create new crypto platforms in response to sanctions, State Duma official Anatoly Aksakov said.
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Russia’s digital ruble pilot faces delays
The Central Bank of Russia’s (CBR) eagerly anticipated digital ruble pilot is postponed until the end of July, awaiting approval from the State Duma. The latest amendments to the legislation indicate a significant focus on enabling non-residents to access the… дальше »
2023-5-25 16:41
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean-Owned Binance Wallets; Says Entities Used Funds to Support WMD Programs
The Binance-hosted wallets received more than $2 million worth of various cryptocurrencies that were then sent on to North Korean entities, OFAC alleged дальше »
2023-5-24 18:25
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Privacy Project Railgun DAO Adopts Chainway’s ‘Proof of Innocence’ Tool
Railgun DAO’s new functionality – initially developed by the developer Chainway for use on Tornado Cash – could allow users to mathematically demonstrate that coins involved in transactions did not come from blacklisted addresses. дальше »
2023-5-9 16:58
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China is developing AI without US chips: Here’s how
U.S. sanctions have limited China’s access to the latest chip technology to develop AI, but local companies are not letting this stop them. дальше »
2023-5-9 12:22
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Crypto Exchange Poloniex Agrees to $7.6M Fee to Settle Sanctions Violation Charges
Crypto exchange Poloniex will remit $7.59 million to settle sanctions violations allegations with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), the sanctions watchdog announced Monday. дальше »
2023-5-2 21:22
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How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Bad actors, including some governments, continue to exploit the anonymity of blockchain transactions to get around sanctions and conduct illicit business. The post How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-21 00:48
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Russia Plans to Mine Crypto for Cross-Border Deals, Says Central Bank
Bank of Russia is planning to allow mining and using cryptocurrencies for cross-border trade, the regulator said. дальше »
2023-4-19 21:49
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Binance claims to comply with sanctions against Russia
In response to recent reports that Binance has removed restrictions on crypto accounts held by Russian nationals and entities exceeding €10,000 ($12,000), a spokesperson for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has reiterated the platform’s commitment to international sanctions compliance. Binance… дальше »
2023-4-18 17:48
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Binance allegedly lifts limits for Russian users amid regulatory crackdown
Binance has reportedly started informing Russian users about lifting part of the sanctions implied in April 2022, related to withdrawal and deposit policies. In April 2022, two months after the Russo-Ukrainian war began, Binance imposed restrictions on Russian Federation citizens… дальше »
2023-4-18 12:12
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US OFAC sanctions 5 individuals in China and Guatemala, bitcoin address blacklisted
On April 14, the US OFAC sanctioned five individuals and two companies based in China for supplying cartels in Mexico with ingredients used to manufacture opioids дальше »
2023-4-16 13:39
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Huobi, KuCoin reportedly transacting with sanctioned Russian banks
A report by open-source intelligence company Inca Digital alleges that two major crypto exchanges, Huobi and KuCoin, have been letting customers of sanctioned Russian banks make transactions on their platforms. дальше »
2023-2-27 16:53
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Tornado Cash Dev’s Criminal Case in Europe May Hinge on Laptop Access
Dutch prosecutors now have access to Alexey Pertsev’s computer, and are using it to probe key details, like governance and profit-making at the privacy service. дальше »
2023-2-17 16:01
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After the Failure Of Their Stablecoin Experiment, Iran And Russia Will Inevitably Adopt Bitcoin
With their newly-announced stablecoin experiment doomed to fail, Russia and Iran will soon learn Bitcoin is the solution that they want. дальше »
2023-1-24 16:00
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Bitzlato kept a low profile, but did not go entirely unnoticed before DOJ action
The Hong Kong crypto exchange with strong ties to Russia was a blip on Chainalysis’ radar last year, with its takedown seen as anticlimactic by many in the crypto community. дальше »
2023-1-19 00:14
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Russia pushes foreign CBDC transactions as sanctions tighten
In the first quarter of 2023, the Russian central bank will look into two potential cross-border CBDC settlement methods. дальше »
2023-1-11 10:39
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Policymakers in Russia postpone debating cryptocurrency mining bill
The Russian Parliament is delaying the passing of the recently proposed crypto mining bill, citing capital flight risks. дальше »
2022-12-24 15:27
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Russia to legalize crypto for international trade
Russian officials announced that the country will legalize the use of cryptocurrency for international trade in January 2023 in a move to circumvent the Western sanctions. The congressional finance committee chairman, Anatoly Aksakov, said that although bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency… дальше »
2022-12-24 19:10
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Opposition press links Russian lawmaker to local crypto OTC
Russia’s crypto OTC platform Bankoff has reportedly not only helped officials avoid sanctions but also generated some gains.
дальше »2022-12-21 18:00
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Bank of Russia eases digital assets platforms supervision to beat sanctions
The Central Bank of Russia has enacted measures to shield digital asset-using enterprises from sanctions pressures. The move will allow crypto using platforms to operate without fear of sanctions. дальше »
2022-12-16 14:02
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Kraken settles with US Treasury's OFAC for violating US sanctions
The U.S.-based crypto exchange agreed to pay more than $362,000 as part of a deal “to settle its potential civil liability” related to violating sanctions against Iran. дальше »
2022-11-29 22:13
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Russia could legalize Bitcoin mining by 2023
Amidst the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Russian MPs may approve a bill that will legalize Bitcoin mining in the country next year, according to a tweet by popular crypto Twitter personality Bitcoin Archive on November 18, 2022. Bitcoin bill may go live… дальше »
2022-11-19 01:45
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US Treasury redesignates Tornado Cash sanctions, citing North Korea nuclear weapons program
The redesignation of the crypto mixer essentially replaces the U.S. Treasury’s actions from August, establishing sanctions for its role in “enabling malicious cyber activities.” дальше »
2022-11-9 00:55
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EU Bans Provision of Crypto Services to Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions that forbid European crypto operations from providing virtually any crypto services to Russians. Russia Faces Crypto Ban Russia will lose access to most in... дальше »
2022-10-7 01:08
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Russia unlikely to choose Bitcoin for cross-border crypto payments: Analysis
Bitcoin looks suitable for Russia’s crypto cross-border payments at first glance, but there are many reasons why such a choice is highly questionable. дальше »
2022-9-29 14:30
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Kazakhstan ready to legalize crypto as Russians flock to the country
A major bank in Kazakhstan has completed its first purchase of crypto for fiat and the president is ready to approve exchange activities. дальше »
2022-9-29 13:04
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Crypto investors backed by Coinbase sue U.S. Department of Treasury after Tornado Cash sanctions
Coinbase says that the Treasury overstepped its authority in issuing the Tornado Cash sanctions.
дальше »2022-9-9 22:30
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Iran Could Circumvent Sanctions With New Crypto Law
The Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Reza Fatemi Amin, has declared that the governments new cryptocurrency law would enable Iranian businesses to use crypto instead of the U.S.... дальше »
2022-8-31 19:12
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Russian PM takes cue from Iran’s crypto payment permit for imports
The adoption of digital assets provides a good opportunity to ensure uninterrupted payments for imports and exports, Russia's prime minister said. дальше »
2022-8-30 16:11
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