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Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said. дальше »
2022-3-17 18:36 | |
Sen. Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are doing business with sanctioned Russian entities," the Massachusetts lawmaker said. дальше »
2022-3-18 18:36 | |
Kazakhstan Crackdown On Illegal Mining Forces 106 Miners To Close Shop
The government of Kazakhstan has sanctioned 106 crypto mining farms for engaging in illicit crypto mining activities. Some ex-officials and Kazakhstan’s wealthiest businesses were found to be involved, according to the administration. дальше »
2022-3-15 17:31 | |
Blockchain Forensics Firm Uncovers 15 Million Crypto Addresses Tied To Sanctioned Russians
A crypto forensics firm announced the discovery of information on a digital wallet believed to be associated with Russian oligarchs and sanctioned officials. Tom Robinson, co-founder of Elliptic, disclosed Monday that the wallet has large digital asset holdings worth millions of dollars. дальше »
2022-3-15 15:39 | |
The Russia-Ukraine War Has Greatly Impacted Crypto, New Report Reveals
As the Russo-Ukraine war rages on, crypto has remained in the forefront of the war on both sides. President Vladimir Putin’s regime has been sanctioned by the West, led by the United States and the European Union, which included denying Russia access to foreign reserves. дальше »
2022-3-11 21:28 | |
“Decentralized” ETH Wallet MetaMask And Infura Under Fire For Cutting Off Users In ‘Certain’ Sanctioned Regions
With Western nations levying sanctions against Russia for its full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, MetaMask Wallet and Infura users in some jurisdictions have found themselves caught in the crosshairs. дальше »
2022-3-4 01:44 | |
'Sanctioned' Russia might trigger 'potential scenarios' for Bitcoin, Gold
Bitcoin and gold have been jousting in a long battle for supremacy over the year. With Russia invading Ukraine, financial markets across the world took a lot of heavy hits. For instance, Russia saw itThe post 'Sanctioned' Russia might trigger 'potential scenarios' for Bitcoin, Gold appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-3-3 03:30 | |
Biden Administration Sanction Another Crypto Exchange for Facilitating Illicit Transactions Along with REvil Operators
Cryptocurrency exchange Chatex is the latest one to be sanctioned by the Biden administration for facilitating financial transactions for hackers. An analysis of the exchange’s known transactions indicates that over half are “directly traced to illicit or high-risk activities such as darknet markets, high-risk exchanges, and ransomware,” said the US Treasury Department in a statement. дальше »
2021-11-10 22:55 | |
Suex Crypto Exchange Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury
Suex. io cryptocurrency exchange has been sanctioned by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for allegedly facilitating ransomware payments for hackers. The President Joe Biden administration has intensified efforts to curb ransomware attacks in the country, according to reports on September 21, 2021. дальше »
2021-9-22 17:00 | |
Cuba Wants to Legalize Cryptocurrencies for Payments
Cryptocurrencies have emerged as the preferred instrument for a myriad of purposes, one of which is their capability to counter economic inflation and preserve wealth. On a contrary scenario, sanctioned governments are also using blockchain-powered digital currencies to circumvent limitations. дальше »
2021-8-27 17:00 | |
After Central Bank Devalues Naira by 5% Finance Minister Attributes Drop to ‘Market Forces’
Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed has denied widespread reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had sanctioned the devaluation of the local currency sometime in May 2021. Instead, she attributes the naira’s fall to the “volatility in the oil price. дальше »
2021-6-15 21:00 | |
Restrictions on Crypto Trading to Deprive Nation of Opportunities, Iranian Fintechs Warn
Startups have spoken out against government attempts to curb the operations of crypto exchanges in Iran. Cryptocurrency trading is not illegal, Iranian fintechs insist, calling on lawmakers and regulators to develop rules that would allow the sanctioned country to continue to take advantage of decentralized money transfers. дальше »
2021-5-18 08:30 | |
Iranian Banks Allowed to Use Bitcoin Generated by Sanctioned Miners to Pay for Imports
Iran’s central bank is now allowing its financial institutions, including banks, to use cryptocurrency, which is derived from the sanctioned miners, to pay for its imports, according to a report by the Financial Tribune. дальше »
2021-4-29 19:23 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Venezuela Traded in Bitcoin with Turkey and Iran, Passes New Anti-Blockage Law
The hyperinflation stricken and heavily sanctioned Latin American country, Venezuela, has been trading in bitcoin with its allies Turkey and Iran according to local media citing sources at the Central... дальше »
2020-12-9 14:41 | |
Blockchain tech is helping to reduce the impact of deforestation in Brazil
The move is intended to prevent “laundering” cattle from sanctioned farms.
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
How Bitcoin is The Answer To Venezuela’s Stuck-At-Sea Oil Supply
Bitcoin solves many problems, from monetary policy mishandling to acting as the first decentralized store of wealth. But could it also be a solution to Venezuela’s sanctioned and stuck-at-sea oil problem? Rather than aimlessly floating at sea, the oil could be put to much better use. дальше »
2020-6-27 21:30 | |
Two Chinese Nationals Sanctioned in Crypto-Fueled Money Laundering Case
The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a pair of Chinese nationals who participated in a money laundering scheme involving a cyberattack on a cryptocurrency exchange orchestrated by the infamous Lazarus Group. дальше »
2020-3-4 04:12 | |
Sanctioned Chinese Nationals Laundered Money for North Korean Hackers
The Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) the enforcement body of the U. S. Treasury Department, sanctioned two Chinese nationals who played a part in laundering illicit funds linked to a crypto exchange hack. дальше »
2020-3-4 20:00 | |
US Treasury Blacklists Two North Korean Lazarus Group Hackers BTC Addresses
The US Treasury Office's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has blacklisted 20 new Bitcoin (BTC) addresses for their connection to two names from its sanctioned individuals list. As the OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list’s update says: Yinyin Tian and Jiadong Li have been involved with the Lazarus Group, infamous for hacking activities and […] дальше »
2020-3-3 23:18 | |
Crypto wallet and bank app Cashaa adds support for USD accounts
Crypto wallet and banking service application Cashaa, has announced the launch of US dollar bank accounts for crypto businesses in partnership with Metropolitan Commercial Bank. Starting from November 25th, those interested can apply for US dollar accounts with full banking features through Cashaa from anywhere in the world, except for sanctioned countries. дальше »
2019-11-15 03:55 | |
Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Return the Frozen Funds of Customers From Sanctioned Regions
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly looking to return the digital assets to the customers in sanction nations, as per the letter posted by an ex-Bittrex user Ziya Sadr on Twitter. It's been a few years that @BittrexExchange disabled Iranian accounts, froze their holdings and stayed silent on the subject.Today, I (and many others) received an […] дальше »
2019-11-12 01:04 | |
Venezuelan Exchange To Launch PoS System And Crypto Debit Card; Including Petro, BTC, & DASH
The Venezuelan government is one of the most crypto friendly countries as it looks for ways to sustain its hyper-inflated economy and sanctions from various governments. The government is focused on promoting its oil backed crypto, Petro dollar, to its citizens with the latest debit card release by government sanctioned exchange, CriptoLAGO. The debit card […] дальше »
2019-10-4 17:34 | |
Trump Admin Sanctions North Korean Hackers Behind Titanic Bitcoin Thefts
North Korea’s notorious state-sponsored hacker team Lazarus Group - the one responsible for stealing more than $500 million from Bitcoin exchanges around the world - has finally been sanctioned by the Trump administration. дальше »
2019-9-14 19:57 | |
How an AI in China helped nab a suspected murderer – with a face scan
We’ve read plenty of stories of how AI can be horrible, but it can also be surprisingly useful. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, a person accused of murder was caught by an AI after he tried to scan his dead girlfriend’s face to get a loan sanctioned. дальше »
2019-8-23 09:39 | |
How to download YouTube videos to watch offline
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. YouTube videos are great ways to keep yourself entertained for a short period of time — but what happens when you don’t have access to the internet? How do you save YouTube videos to watch later? Bear in mind all that, barring the first example, these methods aren’t officially sanctioned by YouTube or Google. дальше »
2019-8-10 03:09 | |
What Bitcoin and Ethereum can teach GitHub following the Iranian user ban
GitHub, a San Francisco-based open-source code hosting provider, was prevented from providing sanctioned nations, including Iran and Syria, from accessing their supposedly open-source services. These restrictions highlight the need for decentralized web utilities—like Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-8-1 11:19 | |
ICO Promoters CoinLaunch Fined CAD $50,000 By Ontario Securities Commission
A week ago, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced a fine for ICO promoters CoinLaunch for conducting unregistered ICOs. Commercial litigator, economist, and former coder, Evan Thomas took this news to warn other ICO/STO projects about facing the same consequences. дальше »
2019-7-29 19:09 | |
Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09 | |
Miners Flock to Iran Where Bitcoin Mining Is Set to Be Sanctioned
According to regional reports, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is planning to allow licensed cryptocurrency mining as long as operations are charged for electricity based on the price of export. The CBI governor, Abdol Nasser Hemmati, explained that mined cryptocurrencies should flow back into the Iranian economy. дальше »
2019-7-13 00:10 | |
Bittrex, Bitfinex Revamp KYC Protocols Following Legal Trouble
After Bittrex was denied a BitLicense for allegedly allowing users from sanctioned nations to use the platform, and after Bitfinex was issued a court order by the New York Attorney General for allegedly covering up an $850 million loss, both exchanges appear to be ramping up their KYC protocols for both new and current users. дальше »
2019-6-13 18:46 | |
Tezos Foundation awards grant for development of tezblock; initiates concept of ‘Minimal Viable Product’
According to a Medium post, it was announced that Papers, the organization responsible for the development of crypto wallet AirGap, has been awarded funds for the development of tezblock. The grant was sanctioned by the Tezos Foundation for meaningful block exploration accessibility of Tezos. дальше »
2019-6-11 23:30 | |