Sanctions - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
Russia approves cryptocurrency for international trade amid sanctions pressure
Russian lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking new law allowing the use of cryptocurrency for global transactions as the country continues to face intense financial pressure from Western sanctions. дальше »
2024-7-31 21:14 | |
|
Russia moves to regulate crypto as US sanction pressures rise
Russia's crypto regulation efforts underscore the increasing role of digital assets in geopolitical and economic strategies amid US sanctions. The post Russia moves to regulate crypto as US sanction pressures rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-31 17:35 | |
|
|
El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback
El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2024-7-30 23:00 | |
|
|
El Salvador proposes crypto for trade with Russia, embassy official says
El Salvador has proposed using crypto for trade with Russia to navigate financial constraints imposed by sanctions, according to a Russian embassy official. El Salvador has proposed using Bitcoin (BTC) for trade with Russia, as the latter has limited options… дальше »
2024-7-29 12:33 | |
|
|
Russia mulls launching tokens backed by cenbank-owned gold: report
As sanctions keep biting, Russia is exploring gold-backed tokenized assets for cross-border trades, with plans for broader testing by year-end. Russian lawmakers are exploring the introduction of gold-backed tokenized assets, directly managed by the central bank, as a solution for… дальше »
2024-7-27 14:32 | |
|
|
US sanctions Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua for cryptocurrency crimes and human trafficking
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Tren de Aragua, a notorious criminal organization originating from Aragua, Venezuela. The group, initially a prison gang, has expanded across the Western Hemisphere, engaging in various illegal activities, including the unlawful use of cryptocurrencies for criminal purposes. дальше »
2024-7-17 17:35 | |
|
|
Crypto exchange Payeer faces $10m fine for flouting EU sanctions on Russia
Latvia’s Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has imposed a record $10 million fine on the crypto payment service provider Payeer for breaching European Union sanctions on Russia. According to an official statement from the FNTT, Payeer facilitated access to its… дальше »
2024-7-12 10:35 | |
|
|
Lithuania fines crypto firm Payeer €9.3m over sanctions and AML violations
Payeer faces record fines for facilitating transactions with Russian users in violation of international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations. дальше »
2024-7-11 19:51 | |
|
|
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 | |
|
|
LiquiTrade faces sanctions as Canada cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
LiquiTrade faces sanctions for illegal operations under Canada’s Securities Act. BCSC found LiquiTrade enabled unregistered trading of crypto derivatives. Four exchanges have been banned amid the heightened Canada’s crackdown. дальше »
2024-7-9 13:27 | |
|
|
Russia contemplating permanently legalizing stablecoins for cross-border payments
The Russian government is contemplating the official legalization of stablecoins for international transactions to simplify cross-border payments for Russian companies amid ongoing sanctions, Izvestia reported on July 3, citing the Russian central bank. дальше »
2024-7-4 22:48 | |
|
|
Russia’s central bank might legalize stablecoins for trades with China: report
The Bank of Russia is considering approving stablecoins for cross-border trades, as local businesses explore alternative methods to conduct trade with China amid sanctions. Russia‘s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is considering the legalization of stablecoins for cross-border transactions… дальше »
2024-7-4 12:36 | |
|
|
EU bans crypto providers supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base
The European Council has unveiled a 14th package of sanctions, targeting crypto providers established outside of Europe that support Russia’s defence-industrial base. European leaders have adopted another package of sanctions designed to target “high-value sectors of the Russian economy, like… дальше »
2024-6-25 13:02 | |
|
|
OFAC sanctions employee of Russian state-owned gold producer for laundering money via crypto
The U. S. Treasury has sanctioned a Russian national working at Polyus, Russia’s largest state-owned gold producer for being involved in a complex crypto laundering scheme. The U. S. Department of Treasury on Jan. дальше »
2024-6-13 12:25 | |
|
|
Could the U.S. start imposing sanctions against crypto exchanges?
A new bill introduced in the United States gives Biden broad powers to block access to digital assets. On June 5, Senator Mark Warner’s strategic amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 was published on X. The… дальше »
2024-6-13 16:21 | |
|
|
Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off
A piece of legislation with heavy implications for the digital assets sector made it through the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's funding package recently without most in the industry – and many in Congress – apparently aware of it, but industry insiders consider its chances for survival to be limited. дальше »
2024-6-11 19:11 | |
|
|
SEC to shut down Salt Lake Regional Office following DEBT Box sanctions fiasco
The SEC's Salt Lake office is set to close after a judge's order the agency to pay $1.8 million due to a lawsuit against DEBT Box. The post SEC to shut down Salt Lake Regional Office following DEBT Box sanctions fiasco appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-6-6 06:11 | |
|
|
Russian Commodity Firms Embrace Crypto for China Trade Amid Sanctions
According to recent Bloomberg report, major Russian companies are turning to cryptocurrency for transactions with Chinese partners amid ongoing sanctions. The post Russian Commodity Firms Embrace Crypto for China Trade Amid Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-5-29 17:26 | |
|
|
North Korea Laundered $147.5 Million in Crypto Stolen from HTX
North Korea washed $147. 5 million in stolen crypto through Tornado Cash, highlighting flaws in international sanctions enforcement and aiding prohibited nuclear activities. The post North Korea Laundered $147. дальше »
2024-5-16 20:09 | |
|
|
Busted! North Korea Caught Laundering Millions Via Shady Crypto Mixer
Once more, North Korea has demonstrated its cyber prowess, possibly undermining international sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. According to a recent assessment by UN sanctions monitors, North Korea is suspected of using the Tornado Cash platform to launder a whopping $148 million that was taken from a cryptocurrency exchange in March. This event highlights how difficult […] дальше »
2024-5-15 12:30 | |
|
|
Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions
Tether partners with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions and detect illicit crypto transfers that could enable sanctions evasion. The post Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 23:55 | |
|
|
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 »
2024-5-2 22:08 | |
|
|
Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said. дальше »
2024-5-3 21:51 | |
|
|
Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue
Senators Warren and Angus King argue that Iran has been using crypto and ransomware attacks and potentially evading US sanctions. The post Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 20:29 | |
|
|
U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), one of the most prominent critics of cryptocurrency hazards, warned the top military and financial officials that Iran relies on digital assets mining as a source of revenue that can lessen the pressure from U.S. sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-2 18:46 | |
|
|
US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29 | |
|
|
Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto
A coalition of US lawmakers penned a letter to top government officials on April 28 expressing urgent concern over the use of digital currencies like Tether (USDT) by countries such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea to bypass international sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-30 23:48 | |
|
|
Uniswap vs. SEC: Potential victory looms amid regulatory scrutiny
Uniswap's strong defence indicates potential victory against SEC's Wells Notice. SEC's sanctions raises concerns, highlighting scrutiny over its crypto platform regulation approach. As the cThe post Uniswap vs. дальше »
2024-4-26 18:00 | |
|
|
US Prosecutors Want Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Serve 3 Years Behind Bars
Federal prosecutors are pushing for a tougher 3-year prison term for Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in connection with his role in the global cryptocurrency exchange’s violation of sanctions and money laundering laws. дальше »
2024-4-24 17:36 | |
|
|
Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime
The Department of Justice argues Binance founder Changpeng Zhao should serve 36 months in prison and pay a $50 million fine for violating US sanctions law. The post Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 09:43 | |
|
|
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend 3 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-25 08:43 | |
|
|
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend Three Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-24 08:43 | |
|
|
USDT move by Venezuela’s PDVSA triggers freezing threats from Tether
Venezuela’s state-run oil company, PDVSA, has been hit with a harsh response from Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin. Amidst efforts to bypass oil sanctions imposed by the United States, PDVSA reportedly turned to crypto, particularly USDT, to facilitate its crude oil and fuel exports. дальше »
2024-4-24 21:28 | |
|
|
Tether commits to freezing addresses linked to sanctions as scrutiny over USDT misuse grows
Stablecoin issuer Tether told CryptoSlate that the firm would freeze any addresses linked to sanctioned entities. This decision comes in response to reports indicating that some state actors were leveraging Tether’s USDT tokens to circumvent US sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-24 21:00 | |
|
|
First Mover Americas: Venezuela Looks to Tether for Oil Sales as Sanctions Return
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »
2024-4-24 15:07 | |
|
|
Venezuela turns to crypto for oil trades under renewed US sanctions: Reuters
Venezuela's PDVSA shifts to crypto, using USDT for oil trades as a sanction evasion strategy, according to a new report. The post Venezuela turns to crypto for oil trades under renewed US sanctions: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 14:44 | |
|
|
Venezuela reportedly turns to USDT for oil export as US sanctions bite
Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is allegedly set to increase crypto usage in its crude and fuel exports as the U.S. strengthens oil sanctions against the country. Venezuela‘s PDVSA, the world’s fifth largest oil exporter, is turning to stablecoin Tether… дальше »
2024-4-23 11:43 | |
|
|
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 »
2024-4-23 09:40 | |
|
|
SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg
Former lawyers from the SEC have resigned following a federal judge's sanctions against the agency for committing a "gross abuse of power." The post SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-23 00:13 | |
|
|