Lithuania to Ban Anonymous Wallets Following EU Regulation

Lithuanias Finance Ministry has banned anonymous wallets and imposed strict regulations on crypto exchanges in an attempt to combat money-laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion. The ministry stated it had... дальше »

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Russia May Turn to Crypto to Pay Off Its Foreign Debt as Sanctions Mount

US Treasury Department officials announced that Russia would no longer be able to pay bondholders through US banks after May 25, 2022 due to sanctions imposed by the Biden administration for its invasion of Ukraine. дальше »

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Russia contemplates allowing crypto for international payments

Russia is considering embracing crypto for international payments to help counter the impact of western sanctions. The post Russia contemplates allowing crypto for international payments appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Amid sanctions, Russia weighs crypto for international payments: Report

Moscow has adopted a positive stance toward digital assets after its invasion of Ukraine triggered a sharp response from Western nations in the form of sanctions. дальше »

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Elliptic представила инструмент для отслеживания конфиденциальных транзакций в Litecoin

Аналитическая компания Elliptic добавила на платформу инструменты отслеживания транзакций в блокчейне Litecoin после активации обновления MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB). Elliptic is the first blockchain analytics provider to support the Mimblewimble privacy feature on Litecoin keeping regulated businesses compliant with anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions. дальше »

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Binance to Enhance KYC and Sanctions Screening Program with Kharon, Neterium Partnership

 Kharon, a data and analytics company providing organizations with intelligence at the intersection of global security and commerce, today announced a partnership with Binance, the... дальше »

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Chelsea Football Club Signs a $20M Crypto Shirt-Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Crypto Start-Up WhaleFin

Chelsea football club has inked a deal with a crypto startup – WhaleFin – for a shirt-sleeve sponsorship. The London club has been the subject of numerous financial and commercial sanctions owing to their Russian oligarch owner, Roman Abramovich. дальше »

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U.S. Government Launches First Crypto Sanctions Evasion Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched its first-ever case involving the use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. Defendant Operated Payments Platform The U.S. government is set to bring charges... дальше »

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US federal judge approves of Justice Dept criminal complaint on using crypto to evade sanctions

An unnamed individual allegedly sent more than $10 million in Bitcoin to an exchange in a country for which the U.S. currently imposes sanctions. дальше »

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U.S. Department of Justice Lays First Criminal Crypto Sanctions Charge

The U.S. Justice Department has opened its first criminal case of sanctions evasion using cryptocurrencies, according to a federal judge. The post U.S. Department of Justice Lays First Criminal Crypto Sanctions Charge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Cuba to utilize crypto in an effort to evade sanctions

Many Cubans were left without an internet connection last summer due to attempts at…

The post Cuba to utilize crypto in an effort to evade sanctions appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Indie Russian news firm raises $250K in crypto after sanctions cripple finances

Russian independent media Meduza has managed to raise $250,000 in funding in order to continue providing unbiased news on the war in Ukraine. дальше »

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Western Sanctions Force Russian Journalists to Solicit Crypto Donations

Western sanctions have forced beleaguered Russian journalists to turn to cryptocurrencies to keep their operations running. The post Western Sanctions Force Russian Journalists to Solicit Crypto Donations appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase to shut down some Russian accounts due to EU sanctions

Leading crypto exchange Coinbase is planning to ban accounts of select Russians to adhere to sanctions, Russian news agency RBC reported May 5, citing an official letter issued to users by the exchange. дальше »

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For the crypto industry, supporting sanctions is an opportunity to rebrand

Failure to align with the wider financial services industry by enforcing sanctions against Russia will come at a high cost for the crypto sector. дальше »

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Cryptocurrencies Won’t Save Russia From Dodging Sanctions, Moody’s Says

It has been argued that Russia may avoid Western sanctions for invading Ukraine by using cryptocurrencies. However, is it viable? The small scale of the cryptocurrency market restricts Russia’s capacity to use cryptocurrencies to bypass international sanctions, according to credit rating agency Moody’s. дальше »

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U.S. Sanctions Bitcoin Mixer Blender for Helping Launder $20.5M to North Korea

The United States on Friday sanctioned cryptocurrency mixing service Blender for allegedly helping North Korean hackers launder around $20. 5 million stolen from the Axie Infinity hack at the end of March. дальше »

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Treasury Sanctions Crypto Mixer Over North Korean Attacks

The Office of Foreign Assets Control said that North Korean hackers had recently used Blender to launder digital assets. U.S. Treasury Sanctions Blender The U.S. Treasury Department has begun clamping... дальше »

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US Officials Add North Korea-Linked Bitcoin Mixer, More BTC and ETH Addresses to Sanctions List

The U.S. Treasury Department is ramping up efforts to ice the flow of stolen crypto from a historic $620 million hack. дальше »

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Singapore Restaurants Accepting Crypto Payments Amid Legislative Resistance

Singapore was once a haven for cryptocurrency enthusiasts but now the government is tightening its reins and restricting the use of digital assets. Nonetheless, restaurants in Singapore continue to accept crypto payments despite the legislative sanctions. дальше »

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100,000 Cubans Are Using Bitcoin In Response To U.S. Sanctions

A report from NBC News states over 100,000 Cubans are using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to escape harsh conditions created by international sanctions. дальше »

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Binance Bans Accounts Tied To Russian Gov’t Officials’ Relatives – Will It Hurt Them?

Crypto asset exchange of digital assets Binance has suspended accounts with ties to Russian government officials’ relatives. Faced with escalating international sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the trading platform stated that it will continue to screen customers for connections to sanctioned persons. дальше »

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Binance blocks crypto accounts of relatives tied to the Russian government

Binance blocked the account of the Kremlin spokesman’s daughter when she tried to use the exchange following the economic sanctions imposed upon Russia. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Sanctions Against Everyday Russians

Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum co-founder, has expressed sentiments opposing the widespread imposition of sanctions against Russians. The post Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Sanctions Against Everyday Russians appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Cuba’s Central Bank Announces Digital Asset License For Crypto Companies

The Cuban central bank released regulations for virtual asset service providers on Tuesday, a move that some experts believe could help the Communist-run Caribbean island avoid hefty US sanctions. Cuban Central Bank Announces Crypto License The Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) has declared that virtual asset service companies would be granted licenses. The license will […] дальше »

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How Western Sanctions on Russia Could Make Crypto an International Reserve Currency

If oil and gas are one day denominated in cryptocurrency, we’re likely to see other industries start pegging their goods and services to crypto. дальше »

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Two more charged with teaching North Koreans to evade US sanctions with crypto

Two EU citizens have been indicted for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea when they jointly planned a crypto conference there. дальше »

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Ronin hack: Despite sanctions across levels, hacker continues to cash in the loot

Ronin Network, a cross-bridge chain that powers Axie Infinity, underwent one of the largest exploits. This resulted in a loss of 173,600 Ethereum and 25.5 million USDC, equivalent to more than $600 miThe post Ronin hack: Despite sanctions across levels, hacker continues to cash in the loot appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. Sanctions More North Korean ETH Addresses Over $600M Ronin Hack

The U. S. Department of the Treasury last week connected North Korean hacking organization Lazarus to an ETH wallet used in last month’s $622 million Ronin Network hack, a sidechain established for the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity. дальше »

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Binance Hits Back At Reuters, Claims Data Sharing Report With Russia Is ‘Categorically False’

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has received extensive media notice in recent months. Reuters stated that in response to the Ukrainian government’s call to freeze all Russian cryptocurrency accounts, Binance would block Russian customer accounts targeted by sanctions but not all of them. дальше »

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US Treasury Dept sanctions 3 Ethereum addresses allegedly linked to North Korea

The government department hinted that the addresses were added to the list in an effort to stop North Korea from evading sanctions imposed by the United States and United Nations. дальше »

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US levies fresh sanctions against Russian entities, including Bitcoin miner BitRiver

The United States has announced new sanctions against entities connected to Russia, and this time around, one of them is a crypto mining company, according to a Reuters report. The post US levies fresh sanctions against Russian entities, including Bitcoin miner BitRiver appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance Deactivates Accounts Of Its Major Clients In Russia As Part Of EU Sanctions

The world’s biggest crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, will deactivate the accounts of its Russian users, cutting its services in Russia as part of the EU compliance, the company said on Thursday. дальше »

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Bitcoin Holds Steady As US Extends Sanctions Against Russia To Cryptocurrency Mining

Sanctions are being imposed on cryptocurrency mining companies for the first time in history. The US Treasury Department announced that it is taking action against virtual currency mining companies across Russia. дальше »

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Binance Restricts Services To Russian Users In Light Of EU’s Latest Sanctions

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced that it is undertaking serious restrictions on Russian users following the European Union’s (EU) newly-enacted fifth sanctions package against Moscow. дальше »

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Binance to restrict services to Russia following EU sanctions

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, said it will limit services to Russian citizens after the EU announced its new sanctions against the country. The post Binance to restrict services to Russia following EU sanctions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners

The firm and 10 of its subsidiaries were added to OFAC's list of designated nationals subject to sanctions on Wednesday. дальше »

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Binance limits services in Russia due to the EU’s 5th package of sanctions

Binance CEO previously said that crypto exchanges must comply with sanctions in a similar way to traditional financial institutions. дальше »

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U.S. Unleashes New Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs, Bank And Crypto Miner BitRiver

The US Department of the Treasury is targeting companies, oligarchs, and bitcoin miners operating in Russia for the first time ever as the country’s conflict on Ukraine enters its third month. Treasury officials announced Thursday that the department is now pursuing the Russian commercial bank Transkapitalbank, as well as a network of more than 40 […] дальше »

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U.S Treasury Sanctions Russian Bitcoin Miners

The Treasury department announced sanctions against companies and individuals who enable fiat payments or infrastructure for bitcoin mining in Russia. дальше »

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Bitcoin, The Monetary Shot Heard ‘Round The World

By freezing accounts of everyday citizens, the Canadian government demonstrated the necessity of Bitcoin. Russia is learning the same lesson through U.S. sanctions. дальше »

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US Sanctions Russian Crypto Mining Host Bitriver

The U.S. government added Russian crypto mining company Bitriver on Wednesday as part of its ongoing effort to blockade Russian firms from accessing the global financial network in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. дальше »

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IMF Publishes Global Financial Stability Report Discussing Bitcoin

The International Monetary Fund published a report detailing how Bitcoin disrupts the world order, enables sovereignty amid sanctions, and demands regulatory action. дальше »

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IMF Says Capital Control Powers Should Include Crypto

The financial stability watchdog is the latest to worry digital assets are being used to evade sanctions on Russia. дальше »

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GitHub suspends accounts of Russian developers linked to sanctioned firms

Despite its promise to cater to the needs of individual developers, the latest wave of sanctions has forced the open-source platform to block even former employees of sanctioned firms. дальше »

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Spread of Sanctions Makes Privacy Tokens the Hot Bet in Crypto Markets

Crypto analysts are pointing to the Ukraine war and related financial sanctions as the reason that privacy tokens like MASK and Monero's XMR and are trading up over the past 30 days. дальше »

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North Korea-obsessed Ethereum dev gets 5 years for breaking sanctions

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has been sentenced to 63 months in prison and a $100,000 fine for violating sanctions on North Korea. дальше »

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Ethereum Developer Gets 5 Years In Prison For Teaching North Korea Skirt Sanctions Using Crypto

An Ethereum engineer who gave a lecture on how to use blockchain technology in North Korea was sentenced to 63 months in prison on Tuesday. Cryptocurrency expert Virgil Griffith will pay a $100,000 fine for assisting North Koreans in evading US sanctions through the use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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The FBI’s takedown of Virgil Griffith for breaking sanctions, firsthand

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Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith will serve TK YEARS in prison for helping North Koreans use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. дальше »

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