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A First: U.S. Treasury Makes Bitcoin Addresses Focal Point in Sanctions
For the first time, the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has traced illicit bitcoin activity to the public addresses of two sanctioned individuals. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:41 | |
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US Treasury Sanctions Bitcoin Addresses, Two Iranian Men, in Ransomware Hacks
For the first time ever, the U. S. Treasury Department announced that they have sanctioned two Bitcoin wallet addresses connected to a ransomware scheme associated with two Iranian men. Bitcoin Wallets Sanctioned in Unprecedented Case As first today, the U. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:30 | |
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North Dakota Sanctions Fraudulent Russian Cryptocurrency Company
The state of North Dakota recently ordered the shutdown of a fake cryptocurrency website which carried out unregistered and fake securities in the state. Cryptocurrency Website Imitating Union Bank AG According to an official press release by North Dakota, Securities Commissioner, Karen Tyler, issued a cease and desist order against a fake virtual currency company, […] The post North Dakota Sanctions Fraudulent Russian Cryptocurrency Company appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-11-21 10:49 | |
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Crypto Experts From Sanctioned Countries to Receive Training in Crimea
The leading crypto industry association in Crimea has proposed establishing an international training center to prepare experts from countries that have been placed under western sanctions. The idea is to use advanced technologies associated with cryptocurrencies to attract foreign investors to these jurisdictions. дальше »
2018-11-17 22:20 | |
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Binance Kicks Iranians Out Of Its Platform, Tells Them To Withdraw Their Cryptos As Soon As Possible
For months now, Iranians have been receiving emails from Binance exchange directing them to withdraw their digital assets and stop using the exchange. Basically, Binance is kicking out its users based in Iran, but it’s not really the company’s own fault. дальше »
2018-11-17 18:33 | |
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Crimea to Set Up Blockchain University to Help Countries Evade U.S. Sanctions
Crimea, a disputed territory between Ukraine and Russia, is heading towards the creation of an international center for blockchain technology. Authorities in the Crimean Peninsula regard blockchain technology as a solution for states under international sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-17 16:30 | |
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Iran Close to Shifting Rial to Digital Currency Due to Sanctions
Iran is about to launch its Rial digital currency, which is being developed by the Informatics Services Corporation. According to the agency’s CEO, Seyyed Abotaleb Najafi, the coin will support… The post Iran Close to Shifting Rial to Digital Currency Due to Sanctions appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-11-17 23:53 | |
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Crypto exchange Binance advises Iranian users to withdraw their crypto amid sanctions
Crypto exchange Binance is advising its remaining users in Iran to withdraw their money as the cryptocurrency exchange seeks to comply with international sanctions. “If you have an account with Binance and fall into that (sanctions) category, please withdraw your assets from Binance as soon as possible,” – reads an email received in recent days […] дальше »
2018-11-17 16:02 | |
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Bitcoin Takeoff – Will It Be Repeated? Emerging Markets: Zimbabwe
While situation with Iran and Venezuela and with their involvement in crypto market is more or less clear, then nothing is clear about South African Zimbabwe. We have already written how serious approach have been made by Iran, because its economy is suffering from sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-16 13:10 | |
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Russian Association Of Cryptoindustry And Blockchain (RACIB) And Iran Blockchain Labs (IBL) Work Together
Development Of Iran’s Crypto Economy The Russian Association of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain and Iran Blockchain Labs both signed a partnership document in which the two will go forward and implement digital technology in Iran. дальше »
2018-11-15 20:36 | |
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Iran Feeling Heat from SWIFT Sanctions, National Cryptocurrency Ready for Blast-off?
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) may have just pushed Iran to the wall in its plans to build a state-issued cryptocurrency, having abruptly ejected several banks from the marginalized Middle-Eastern state under mounting pressure from the US government. дальше »
2018-11-15 11:00 | |
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Russian Developers to Help Iran Build Its Crypto-Economy
Experts from Russia will provide support for the development of Iran’s crypto-economy. The cooperation is part of an agreement reached by representatives of leading industry organizations from the two countries, both subjected to western sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-15 03:55 | |
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SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – Country Responds with State-issued Cryptocurrency
Following the disconnection by SWIFT, Iran is set to launch its own state-issued cryptocurrency to circumvent U. S. sanctions. SWIFT Removes Iran Amidst Renewed U. S. Sanctions During the weekend, Belgian interbank service provider, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced it was cutting off Iran from its financial messaging system. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:28 | |
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Iran Disconnected From SWIFT, to Launch State Backed Crypto Rial
Global provider of secure financial messaging services, SWIFT, has ousted the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) from its financial banking system. The US-led sanctions will make it difficult for Iran to settle its international deals. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:00 | |
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SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – One Of The 3 Cheapest Countries To Mine Bitcoin
The Society For Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has begun blocking access to international transfers for Iranian member banks as new US sanctions take effect. SWIFT: Block Is ‘Regrettable’ As Reuters originally reported, November 10 marks the first day of action which will see financial institutions cut off from SWIFT, which facilitates cross-border payment instructions to more than 200 countries. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:00 | |
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US Excludes Iran’s Central Bank from the Global Financial System
The Central Bank of Iran has been cut off from the global monetary system, after the Swift banking network bowed to U. S. pressure. The move leaves Iran’s 81 million citizens financially excluded and facing serious economic consequences, amidst renewed U. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:10 | |
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Will Recent Economic Sanctions Drive Iran to Cryptocurrency?
A recent FinCEN advisory has stated that the re-imposition of economic sanctions on November 5 could drive Iran to get more serious about the cryptocurrency experiments it began in 2013. Could Iran Follow North Korea’s Lead Evading Sanctions Using Crypto? Iran has made little secret of its interest in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-8 01:20 | |
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New US Economic Sanctions Leads To Multiple Iran Crypto Exchanges Leaving The Islamic Republic
New Economic Sanctions in US Leads To Withdrawal of Multiple Crypto Exchanges From Iran In an announcement from the US government, new economic sanctions have been established that will prevent the majority of the world from using many of Iran’s major resources, including their oil, shipping, and gas market. Their financial system is included in […] дальше »
2018-11-8 01:18 | |
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Binance and Bittrex drop Iran from their list of supported countries
According to Sepehr Mohammadi, the head of Iran’s blockchain community, some of the major global cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance and Bittrex have unofficially dropped Iran from their list of supported countries after the United States imposed more stringent sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the BTC Wires reported. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:36 | |
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ECB Shuts Down Maltese Bank Over Schemes to Launder Money and Evade US Sanctions
Malta’s Pilatus Bank has been shut down by the European Central Bank (ECB). Its banking license was revoked after its chairman was charged in the U. S. with money laundering and organizing a scheme to evade U. дальше »
2018-11-7 10:35 | |
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Global Cryptocurrency Exchanges Cut Ties With Iran After New US Sanctions
A number of cryptocurrency exchanges have reportedly cut ties with Iran after the U. S. imposed tougher economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Sepehr Mohammadi, head of Iran’s Blockchain Community, told local media that Binance and Bittrex are some of the platforms to have unofficially dropped Iran from the list of supported countries to receive services. дальше »
2018-11-7 06:00 | |
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Petro Cryptocurrency Is Legally Recognized As Valid Tender By Venezuela Supreme Court
Venezuela has been working hard to establish itself as the first country to launch a national cryptocurrency – the Petro. The government announced that the cryptocurrency is to mitigate issues associated with traditional fiat currency. дальше »
2018-11-4 14:36 | |
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BlockFi Announces Global Expansion of Its Crypto-Backed Loan Services
Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:17 | |
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Report: North Korean Elite Behind Scams Targeting Crypto Investors
Members of the ruling elite in North Korea are suspected of launching two scams aimed at exploiting gullible crypto investors still attempting to get in early on a potential moon shoot. The totalitarian state is thought to be using such schemes to stay afloat in the face of international sanctions. дальше »
2018-10-27 00:00 | |
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Poloniex Revised Terms of Use, Shutters Services in Several Countries
With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:46 | |
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FinCEN Warning: Iran Destabilizing the Financial System and Using Cryptocurrencies to Dodge Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory report on Oct. 11 to US financial institutions warning them about Iran’s activities to “exploit the financial system” and evade US sanctions using cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:04 | |
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Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U. S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:35 | |
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FinCEN Issues Advisory On Iran’s “Illicit” Use of Crypto to Bypass Sanctions
Concerns are growing surrounding Iran’s use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero – and soon, their own native cryptocurrency – to evade economic sanctions put in place by the U. S. , prompting FinCEN to issue an advisory on the topic. дальше »
2018-10-13 02:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency As An Alternative To Power The Opposition In Rojava, Syria
Syria is being weighed down by economic sanctions and one of the country’s Northern town’s is considering cryptocurrency as a way to overcome them. The town, called Rojava, has been designated as part of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria. дальше »
2018-10-11 14:05 | |
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U.S. Senators Push for Stronger Sanctions Against Venezuelan Petro
A bipartisan group of senators in the United States are seeking strong sanctions against Venezuela’s Petro. The proposed sanctions would extend an executive order from March to prohibit U. S. residents from providing software to the Venezuelan government in its efforts to launch the Petro. дальше »
2018-10-8 06:25 | |
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Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Announces Launch of National Cryptocurrency
In an effort to reinvigorate an economy crippled by socialism on one hand and US-led sanctions on the other, Venezuela established the Economic Recovery, Growth, and Prosperity Program, which resulted in the development of a state-supported cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:39 | |
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North Korea Can Use Hot Virtual Wallets to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
North Korea is a country that has been hit hard by U.S. sanctions in recent years, as the international community, and specifically the United States government attempts to push its… The post North Korea Can Use Hot Virtual Wallets to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:37 | |
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North Korea Using Bitcoin And Monero To Fund Nuclear Program
Ever heard of the term crypto laundering? North Korea (DPRK) is trading, laundering and mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and possibly Monero (XMR) in order to evade U. S. sanctions, intelligence experts tell Asia Times. дальше »
2018-9-28 16:30 | |
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North Korea Using Cryptocurrencies to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions According to Experts
Two U. S-based financial crimes and intelligence experts, Lourdes Miranda and Ross Delston, have said that it is likely that North Korea is using both established DLT-based digital assets like bitcoin and ether to bypass U. дальше »
2018-9-28 07:00 | |
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EU Wants to Create ‘Payment Channels’ With Iran: Is There a Crypto Connection?
In spite of the sanctions that have been re-implemented by the United States earlier this year, members of the European Union, who were also signatories to the Iran nuclear deal signed under the Obama Administration, are now seeking to create individual payment channels to conduct business with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This news is […] дальше »
2018-9-27 22:41 | |
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Report: North Korea Adopts Cryptocurrencies to Evade U.S. Sanctions
Despite a formal crackdown on foreign-made financial products, North Korea is increasingly utilizing cryptocurrencies to circumvent strict U. S. sanctions, reported Asia Times on Sept. 24. North Korea Adopts Bitcoin Spearheading the revelations are two Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-27 08:00 | |
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SEC Issues More Sanctions to PlexCoin Cryptocurrency ICO Token Scam Members
SEC Seeks Sanctions Against Plexcoin Organizers The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to impose sanctions on the perpetrators behind the scamming ICO known as Plexcoin. Since December 2017, the SEC has been involved in a lawsuit against PlexCorps, the company that allegedly organized the Plexcoin token crowdsale. The case, in which the […] дальше »
2018-9-27 23:39 | |
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How North Korea Could Be Mixing Bitcoin To Get Hold Of USD
According to Cryptoglobe, two US based finance experts, Lourdes C. Miranda and Ross Delston have told Asia Times that they believe North Korea (DPRK) could be mixing cryptocurrencies in order to get hold of US Dollars, in a move designed to totally undermine US economic sanctions. дальше »
2018-9-26 20:00 | |
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Researchers: North Korea Is Trading Crypto To Undermine International Sanctions
“International Criminals Prefer Crypto, North Korea Is No Exception” North Korea, one of the most secretive nations on the entire globe, is reportedly utilizing cryptocurrencies and digital assets to bypass international sanctions imposed on the hermit nation by the United States and its allies. дальше »
2018-9-25 07:00 | |
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Report: North Korea Is Evading US Sanctions Using Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is reportedly ramping up the use of cryptocurrencies to evade US economic sanctions. It’s also alleged that the country is developing its own native crypto asset to further assist moving money across borders, according to a duo of financial intelligence analysts from Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:00 | |
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Dash Text Enables Remittance via SMS to Turn Venezuela Into a ‘Dash Nation’
Dash Text, an SMS-operated mobile application, has just launched in Venezuela and is aimed at enabling easy remittance in the DASH cryptocurrency. As Venezuela suffers from strict international sanctions and its national currency, the Bolivar, is being diluted on a daily basis, transactions and cross-border payments have become extremely cumbersome. дальше »
2018-9-24 16:59 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis - The waiting game
Network fundamentals continue to suggest a vast improvement in scaling capacity and stewardship by the entire industry. Increases in both interest and access to Bitcoin at the retail and institutional levels continue to pave the way for further adoption and understanding. дальше »
2018-9-17 21:03 | |
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