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SEC lawyers quit amid another legal blow for agency: report
A Bloomberg report says that two US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers have resigned after the latest criticism levelled against the securities regulator. Judge sanctions SEC for “gross abuse” of power The lawyers’ resignations come after federal Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the SEC’s case against Digital Licensing Inc., or Debt Box, was replete […] дальше »
2024-4-23 23:00 | |
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Two SEC Lawyers Resign Following Debt Box Sanctions Fiasco: Bloomberg
Two lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were forced to resign after a federal judge sanctioned the agency last month for committing a “gross abuse of power” while attempting to secure a temporary restraining order against Utah-based crypto company Debt Box, according to a Monday report from Bloomberg. дальше »
2024-4-23 22:42 | |
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Russia’s central bank urges lawmakers to hasten crypto bill amid US sanctions
As sanctions bite, Bank of Russia’s Nabiullina calls for faster adoption of crypto laws that would enable international transactions in crypto and digital financial assets. Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has urged Russian lawmakers to fasten the approval of… дальше »
2024-4-10 15:21 | |
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US Treasury official targets Tether USDT stablecoin in Russian sanction evasion
US Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo said Russia was increasingly using alternative payment mechanisms like Tether’s USDT stablecoin to bypass economic sanctions, according to his written testimony on April 9 to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. дальше »
2024-4-9 14:25 | |
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US Treasury seeks secondary sanctions tool to go after crypto exchanges
The U.S. Treasury is pushing for more authority to tackle the growing misuse of crypto by Iran, Russia, and North Korea. According to a report from Bloomberg, Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo emphasized in written testimony ahead of a Senate hearing… дальше »
2024-4-9 11:49 | |
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Ripple exec calls out SEC's "gross abuse of power"- What next for XRP?
Ripple's CLO disputed SEC's integrity citing past criticisms and sanctions for abuse of power. SEC's inconsistent crypto guidance was highlighted, which confuses market participants. Amidst The post Ripple exec calls out SEC's "gross abuse of power"- What next for XRP? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-5 20:00 | |
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USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions
Russian smugglers leverage cryptocurrency, particularly USDT, to bypass Western sanctions, with significant transactions linked to military hardware, sparking debates on crypto regulation. The post USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-2 17:00 | |
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How one Russian smuggler used crypto to skirt sanctions for tech and arms deals
Andrey Zverev, self-described as a smuggler for illicit Russian activities, has reportedly been leveraging Tether to carry out purchases of high-tech equipment and components for weaponry, thereby sidestepping Western-imposed sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-2 13:47 | |
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US, UK initiate joint probe into $20 billion moved via crypto to evade Russian sanctions
The US and UK governments have launched a joint investigation into crypto transactions worth over $20 billion that may have violated Russian sanctions, Bloomberg News reported on March 28. The transactions, suspected of being routed through the Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex, aim to evade international sanctions and potentially fund military activities in Ukraine. дальше »
2024-3-29 21:42 | |
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OFAC targets Telegram-based news outlet Gaza Now that raised $4.5m in crypto to fund Hamas
OFAC designated social media news outlet Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash for crypto fundraising efforts aimed at supporting Hamas. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) alongside the U.K.’s Office of Foreign Sanctions… дальше »
2024-3-28 10:03 | |
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OFAC sanctions Russian providers of digital financial assets
Treasury Department has sanctioned Russian providers of digital financial assets, saying many of the designated entities offered services that helped evade sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 13 entities and two… дальше »
2024-3-26 11:05 | |
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OFAC sanctions two pro-Kremlin supporters with Garantex ties
OFAC has sanctioned two Russians involved in a pro-Kremlin influence campaign, while Chainalysis found that at least one of them received funds from crypto exchange Garantex. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions… дальше »
2024-3-22 16:23 | |
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North Korea gets 50% of foreign earnings due to weak security measures in crypto industry, UN says
A recent United Nations report highlights North Korea’s significant role in cyberattacks, particularly targeting crypto firms amid sanctions enforcement and nuclear concerns. The United Nations Security Council has released a new report, indicating North Korea‘s escalating involvement in cyberattacks, which… дальше »
2024-3-21 10:51 | |
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US Judge Sanctions Gary Gensler’s SEC for Abuse in Crypto Case
US District Judge Robert Shelby sanctioned the SEC for abuse of power in its case against DEBT Box, casting a shadow over the SEC’s regulatory tactics. The post US Judge Sanctions Gary Gensler’s SEC for Abuse in Crypto Case appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-19 16:00 | |
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Federal court sanctions SEC for gross misconduct in Debt Box case
A United States district court has sanctioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for demonstrating “bad faith” in its legal actions against Debt Box, a company accused of operating a $50-million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. дальше »
2024-3-19 10:51 | |
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Court sanctions SEC, orders it to cover legal fees in DEBT Box case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been sanctioned over its disputed restraining order against the crypto firm DEBT Box, according to a March 18 court filing. As a result of the SEC’s misconduct, the court has mandated the commission to cover the legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by DEBT Box. дальше »
2024-3-19 04:14 | |
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Hackers like Lazarus continue to use Tornado Cash despite US sanctions
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic revealed that the North Korea-backed hacker group Lazarus is once again using sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash to obfuscate its transactions. Last year, the group ceased using the crypto mixer after US government sanctions, which were imposed due to allegations of aiding criminals in laundering illegally obtained digital assets. дальше »
2024-3-15 21:43 | |
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Elliptic: Lazarus Group taps Tornado Cash to launder Heco Bridge, HTX hack proceeds
North Korea’s hacker organization Lazarus is using Tornado Cash again despite U.S. sanctions against the popular cryptocurrency mixer. дальше »
2024-3-15 21:18 | |
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European Parliament votes to strengthen sanctions enforcement, including crypto regulations
On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted to implement a new set of regulations to enhance the enforcement of sanctions violations, focusing on the crypto sector. дальше »
2024-3-12 19:03 | |
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Sanctioned Bitcoin mining firm BitRiver to launch largest data center for AI in Russia
BitRiver, a Bitcoin mining company targeted by OFAC sanctions, is set to launch Russia’s largest data center for artificial intelligence (AI) in H2 2024. Bitriver-B, a subsidiary of BitRiver Group, is set to launch the largest data center for energy-intensive… дальше »
2024-2-19 14:32 | |
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US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal
US prosecutors filed a sentencing memo on Feb. 16 asking a federal judge to sign off on the Binance plea deal, Bloomberg News reported. In November 2023, Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pled guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. дальше »
2024-2-18 20:00 | |
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Chainalysis: Crypto money laundering falls 29% as Lazarus, others respond to mixer sanctions
Chainalysis reported a 29% decline in crypto money laundering activity in 2023 as U.S. authorities and other world governments sanctioned mixing services. дальше »
2024-2-16 21:15 | |
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OFAC sanctions entities behind Iran’s digital currency program
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned entities for illegally exporting technology to Iran, including one that developed Iran’s central bank digital currency platform. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said in a press release that on Feb.… дальше »
2024-2-15 11:36 | |
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