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U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Russia-Linked Bitcoin Addresses
In its effort to stifle entities that attempted to influence U.S. elections the Treasury Department sanctioned several bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2021-4-17 15:37 | |
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CipherTrace Releases DeFi Compliance Solution Built on Chainlink to Abide by OFAC Sanctions Requirements
Because Chainlink is already used widely in the DeFi space, it will make “integrating compliance data as simple as possible for DEX and other protocols." The post CipherTrace Releases DeFi Compliance Solution Built on Chainlink to Abide by OFAC Sanctions Requirements first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-4-12 17:47 | |
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Why PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Believes China Could Be Weaponizing Bitcoin Against The U.S.
It’s no secret that the major nemesis of the United States, China, has been experimenting with crypto technology as it looks to render its economy free of the U.S sanctions and the USD’s hegemony. Speaking at a virtual event for the Nixon Seminar, PayPal co-founder and early investor Peter Thiel noted the lengths to which […] дальше »
2021-4-9 16:40 | |
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An Iranian Think Tank Recommends the Use of Cryptocurrencies to Circumvent Sanctions
A think tank affiliated with the Iranian Presidency has unveiled a study report that encourages the use of cryptocurrencies in circumventing sanctions against the country. In addition, the report also claims the government could potentially “generate US$2 million a day and $700 million a year in direct revenue from cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-3-4 06:00 | |
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FBI Warning: North Korea ramping up its ‘AppleJeus’ crypto hacks
As a pariah state, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been largely cut off from the international community. With few trading partners and enduring punishing international sanctions, North Korea is doubling down on crypto crime as a revenue generator. дальше »
2021-2-23 15:30 | |
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BitPay agrees to pay $507,375 over sanction violation charges
US Department of Treasury’s OFAC announced that Bitcoin payment provider BitPay has agreed to a $507,375 settlement over violations of “multiple sanctions” related to crypto transactions. BitThe post BitPay agrees to pay $507,375 over sanction violation charges appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-18 21:00 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated a letter directing banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency transacting entities. The directive, which took immediate effect, threatens “severe regulatory sanctions” to financial institutions that fail to comply. дальше »
2021-2-7 19:05 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients as Remittances via Traditional Corridors Drop by 97%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated a letter directing banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency transacting entities. The directive, which took immediate effect, threatens “severe regulatory sanctions” to financial institutions that fail to comply. дальше »
2021-2-6 19:05 | |
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Federal Court Rejects Motion Filed by Crypto Developer Virgil Griffith to Dismiss Charges on Aiding North Korea
A U. S. federal judge has rejected a motion filed by a former Ethereum Foundation developer over allegations of assisting North Korea to bypass sanctions. Prosecutors claim, Virgil Griffith, aided the regime by providing critical information on cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-1-30 17:00 | |
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Iranian hackers use cryptojacker to bypass sanctions, says report
Cybersecurity firm SophosLabs has traced MrbMiner, a new cryptojacking virus that primarily targets powerful database servers, back to a small software company in Iran, according to a report published yesterday. дальше »
2021-1-22 21:00 | |
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EU Seeks to Curb Reliance on US Dollar After American Sanctions Exposed Financial Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The European Union (EU) is reportedly planning to reduce its reliance on the U. S. dollar-based financial system, after American sanctions on Iran exposed the vulnerabilities of the bloc’s financial infrastructure. дальше »
2021-1-19 03:30 | |
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US Government Fines Bitgo for Allowing Users to Bypass Sanctions With Cryptocurrency
The U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has fined Bitgo for failing to prevent users in sanctioned countries from using its crypto wallet service. The agency says Bitgo processed 183 cryptocurrency transactions that were “apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs. дальше »
2021-1-2 20:30 | |
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BitGo Settles with Treasury’s OFAC for Violating Multiple Sanctions Programs
The settlement of $98,830 with OFAC is for 183 apparent violations.
The post BitGo Settles with Treasury’s OFAC for Violating Multiple Sanctions Programs first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »2021-1-1 17:48 | |
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Venezuelan Crypto-Friendly Freelancing Platform Emerges Amid Economic Crisis, US Sanctions
More cryptocurrency solutions keep appearing on the scene for Venezuelan residents as U. S. sanctions weigh on Nicolás Maduro’s government, including heavy restrictions on the circulation of foreign exchange transactions, driving people to find on crypto a way to circumvent such hurdles and the economic crisis. дальше »
2020-12-10 04:30 | |
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Venezuela Pays for Imports From Iran and Turkey With Bitcoin to Evade Sanctions
Venezuela is reportedly paying companies in allied countries, including Iran and Turkey, with bitcoin to mitigate the effects of U. S. sanctions on its economy. The Venezuelan government is also planning to increase bitcoin usage now that it has a dedicated cryptocurrency mining center. дальше »
2020-12-10 19:30 | |
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Unbanked Hong Kong Chief Carrie Lam: “I Have Piles of Cash at Home”
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is currently unbanked and keeps piles of cash stashed at her home courtesy of US sanctions. Alongside 14 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, Lam has been slapped with punitive measures that effectively cut her off from the banking system. дальше »
2020-12-5 19:45 | |
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Venezuela’s Bolivarian Army Embarks on Bitcoin Mining for Income and Sanction Evasion
Venezuela is further expanding its crypto foothold in what seems to be a tact towards salvaging the country’s economy while evading imposed sanctions, especially by the United States. Through one of its engineering brigades, the Venezuelan army recently revealed a Bitcoin mining center dubbed ‘Digital Assets Production Center of the Bolivarian Army of Venezuela. дальше »
2020-12-2 00:26 | |
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Iran Adopts Bitcoin for International Trade Amid Heavy Sanctions, Falling Rial, Soaring Inflation
The Iranian government has adopted bitcoin for international trade as the country’s economic crisis deepens, with rising Covid-19 cases, depreciating rial, and intensifying sanctions imposed by the U. дальше »
2020-11-7 04:30 | |
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Western Union Scrambles to Comply After U.S. Sanctions Cuba
The government of Cuba has announced that Western Union will have to close its 407 offices on the island and cease operations following a new round of sanctions imposed by the U. S. government. The sanctions, revealed to the public on Oct 27 by the U. дальше »
2020-10-31 20:54 | |
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Iranian Authorities Eye Bitcoin (BTC) for Payment of Imports
The Iranian government has made it compulsory for bitcoin (BTC) miners in the country to sell their coins to the state, so authorities can use the digital currency to pay for imports amidst crippling international sanctions, according to reports on October 30, 2020. дальше »
2020-10-31 20:00 | |
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Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions
With the latest amendment to the legislation, Iran has become the first country to use cryptocurrencies at a state level for import funding. The Iranian Cabinet amended legislation to redirect digital currencies into the funding mechanism of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for imports, as per the report by the official The Islamic Republic […] The post Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-10-31 19:08 | |
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Iran started using Bitcoin as a legal medium of exchange
According to a recent report citing the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran has just become the first country to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal means of exchange. The country made this move due to the most recent wave of sanctions by the US’ Treasury Department. дальше »
2020-10-30 12:15 | |
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Virgil Griffith’s lawyer files motion to dismiss charges against him
Brian Klein, Virgil Griffith’s attorney, has filed a motion to dismiss charges against the Ethereum developer. A report unveiled this news on October 26, noting that the lawyer filed for dismissal after the US government charged Griffith with violating sanctions laws. дальше »
2020-10-26 15:40 | |
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Ethereum Dev Contests Charges Of Violating US-North Korea Sanctions
Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum Foundation developer who was indicted and arrested in January 2020 for attending a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea has filed his defense in court. The case, which is being prosecuted in the U. дальше »
2020-10-26 13:46 | |
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Venezuela announced a trial of a new decentralized stock exchange
Venezuela is back with another crypto-revolving idea, and this time, the country is planning to launch a crypto-powered decentralized stock exchange. The exchange will allegedly have a global reach, in spite of the sanctions that have already severely damaged the small nation’s economy. дальше »
2020-10-2 12:08 | |
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Venezuela To Start Using Cryptocurrency in Global Trade in Efforts To Fend off U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the country is to start using cryptocurrency in both domestic and global trade, as part of efforts to neutralize crippling U. S. economic sanctions. Speaking in the country’s parliament on Sept. дальше »
2020-10-1 16:30 | |
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Crypto to bypass sanctions? Yes, says Venezuela's President Maduro
The government of Venezuela has floated a new use case for cryptocurrencies, President Nicolas Maduro said during a recent speech, one that highlighted the possibility of using digital assets in tradeThe post Crypto to bypass sanctions? Yes, says Venezuela's President Maduro appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-1 19:57 | |
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The economic downturn in Iran makes way for crypto adoption
Iran is ripe for Bitcoin adoption, as the leading cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly relevant due to the US sanctions and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. So much so, in fact, that even the elderly citizens of the country are losing confidence in the nation’s fiat currency, the rial, and are looking for an alternative. дальше »
2020-9-25 13:05 | |
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Leading Iranian Power Stations to Supply Clean Energy to Crypto Miners
Iran has gradually become one of the leading crypto-mining hotspots in the world after China. The country turned to crypto amid growing concerns over its economy due to inflation and sanctions from the United States. дальше »
2020-9-23 19:23 | |
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US Treasury Sanctions 2 Russians Over $16.8M Virtual Currency Heist
The U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two Russian nationals over the theft of millions of dollars in digital currency. The perpetrators allegedly carried out cyber attacks on three or more cryptocurrency platforms in 2017 and 2018. дальше »
2020-9-18 21:20 | |
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U.S sanctions Russian cybercriminals for stealing millions from crypto exchanges
U. S. Treasury Department sanctioned two Russian nationals, Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii Karasavidi for their alleged involvement in a phishing campaign that resulted in losses of around $16 million wortThe post U. дальше »
2020-9-17 00:44 | |
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New US Treasury sanctions on Russian hackers hit Monero address
The U.S. government is charging ahead in its pursuit of privacy tokens, according to its latest sanctions.
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P2P Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Shuts Down Venezuela Operations to Comply With US Sanctions
Peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchange Paxful is shutting down its operations in Venezuela, apparently, to comply with U. S. economic sanctions against the leftist government of disputed president Nicolas Maduro. дальше »
2020-9-17 13:00 | |
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P2P Trading Platform, Paxful, Exits Venezuela; Due to Regulatory Risks From US Sanctions
Paxful, the North American P2P Bitcoin trading service provider, is exiting the lucrative Venezuelan market according to an email shared with its clients on September 15. The firm notified its Venezuelan users that they have a month to withdraw their funds and will no longer be facilitating the creation of new accounts by prospects residing […] The post P2P Trading Platform, Paxful, Exits Venezuela; Due to Regulatory Risks From US Sanctions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-9-15 17:15 | |
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US Sanctions Russians Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Influence Presidential Election
The U. S. has sanctioned several Russian nationals, a Ukrainian lawmaker, and their cryptocurrency addresses for interfering with the country’s electoral process. The Russians are allegedly employees of a troll factory that previously targeted presidential candidates. дальше »
2020-9-13 23:30 | |
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OFAC Blacklists Three Russians’ Crypto Addresses Linked to 2016 US Presidential Election
The Treasury Department of Foreign Assets Control, OFAC in short, announced sanctions for three Russian hackers involved in meddling in the 2016 Presidential elections. The statement further added cryptocurrency addresses attached to the Russian Troll group, Internet Research Agency, were also sanctioned. дальше »
2020-9-10 20:55 | |
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