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Anonymous user sends ETH from Tornado Cash to prominent figures following sanctions
It appears to be an ongoing prank to challenge the novel Tornado Cash sanctions.
дальше »2022-8-10 23:15
Iran Announces First Official Import Settled in Cryptocurrency
Iran’s Payman-Pak didnt reveal any details about the imported goods or the specific cryptocurrency used in the transaction. Iran Makes First Import Using Cryptocurrency Iran has revealed its first use... дальше »
2022-8-9 15:40
Binance Under Fire: Report Says It Bypassed Sanctions And Continued To Serve Iranian Customers
A report says that despite a company ban and economic penalties on Iran, the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance continued to serve Iranian customers. Binance Under Fire In spite of Iran being added to Binance’s blacklist of countries it would not do business with, local traders reportedly continued to do so, according to a Reuters report. […] дальше »
2022-7-12 07:49
The Moscow Exchange is a good base for crypto trading, Russian lawmaker says
MOEX is likely to do a great job in launching a crypto trading division due to its full compliance with the rules of the Bank of Russia, the official said. дальше »
2022-7-8 18:38
BitMEX to Restrict Services to Russians in EU
BitMEX will stop offering its services to Russian citizens or residents operating from the EU, the exchange notified some of its users yesterday. The move is an effort by the... дальше »
2022-7-6 20:39
Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union
Russian citizens or residents will no longer be able to access BitMEX services from the European Union after July 11, 2022.
дальше »2022-7-5 17:01
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 »
2022-4-23 00:14
Yellen alleges crypto has not been used for significant Russian sanctions evasion so far
The U.S. Treasury secretary emphasized the department’s crypto monitoring efforts at a House Financial Services Committee hearing Wednesday. дальше »
2022-4-7 00:15
Bank of Japan official calls for G7 nations to adopt common crypto regulations
The Bank of Japan has warned G7 nations that a common regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies needs to be introduced quickly, as current rules do not take into account the potential for digital assets to be used to skirt sanctions. дальше »
2022-4-1 04:33
Selling gas and oil for Bitcoins? This Russian lawmaker thinks so
Pavel Zavalny, the head of Russia’s Committee on Energy, said earlier today that the country will enable friendly countries to pay for oil, gas, and other exports in Bitcoin. The post Selling gas and oil for Bitcoins? This Russian lawmaker thinks so appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-3-25 03:00
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do “business with Russia-based crypto wallets” amid the situation with Ukraine. дальше »
2022-3-19 00:30
Central Bank of Russia issues digital asset license to Sberbank in apparent policy reversal
The entity had previously called for the government to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.
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US lawmakers discuss crypto’s role in sanctions, national security and humanitarian aid
“Overattributing cybercrime to cryptocurrency misses critical causes and preventive measures which can be taken,” said former FinCEN acting director Michael Mosier. дальше »
2022-3-19 23:00
Two years since the COVID-19 crash: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
It‘s been two years since BTC/USD crashed to $3,600 and it is trading over ten times higher — but clouds, as ever, are looming large. дальше »
2022-3-15 10:54
US Creates New Crypto Task Force To Choke Flow Of Russian Billionaires’ Money
As the United States and its allies intensified sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the US Justice Department reports the creation of a new task force that will go after crypto exchanges helping move Russian oligarchs’ money. дальше »
2022-3-14 22:45
US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions
"The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators.
дальше »2022-3-13 01:06
Russian Parliament working group: There should be 'mechanisms to control crypto transactions'
The working group weighed in on the side of the Finance ministry in a call to regulate, not ban crypto.
дальше »2022-3-10 15:27
EU Includes Crypto Assets On Its Sanctions List Against Russia And Belarus
The European Union announced late Wednesday that crypto assets fell within the category of “transferable securities,” and hence are clearly included in the scope of sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and Belarus for its participation. дальше »
2022-3-10 13:41
The CEO of FTX US explains why you can’t use exchanges to avoid sanctions
Brett Harrison, the CEO of FTX US, said that recent public assertions that crypto is an effective means of evading sanctions couldn’t be more wrong. The post The CEO of FTX US explains why you can’t use exchanges to avoid sanctions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-3-7 17:30
Using Crypto Tech to Promote Sanctions Compliance
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2022-3-8 05:17
Coinbase says it will ban Russian users from its platform only if required by law
Coinbase will not be instating sanctions against its Russian users, its CEO Brian Armstrong said earlier today. The post Coinbase says it will ban Russian users from its platform only if required by law appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-3-4 16:30
Anti-war Russians start donating crypto to support Ukraine
Crypto could be one of few ways for Russians to help Ukrainians, as any identified assistance to Ukraine is considered as high treason by the Russian state. дальше »
2022-3-4 15:10
Crypto could bypass President Biden's 'devastating' sanctions on Russian banks and elites: Report
“If a wealthy individual is concerned that their accounts may be frozen due to sanctions, they can simply hold their wealth in Bitcoin," said Mati Greenspan. дальше »
2022-2-25 01:19
Latest From Putin And Xi Suggests Growing Political Interest In Bitcoin
Statements from Russia and China suggest the two are unified and prepared to evade economic sanctions, with Bitcoin being a potential tool. дальше »
2022-2-8 18:05
Digital currencies won’t impact US sanctions, Treasury exec says
Russia’s digital ruble won’t help the country avoid U.S. sanctions because the global economy is “interconnected,” an official said. дальше »
2021-11-20 13:16
Russia aims to replace US dollar reserves with digital assets in long term
Last week, the Russian president said it was “a bit early” to use cryptocurrencies to settle oil trades.
дальше »2021-10-19 13:45
US Treasury Dept sanctions crypto OTC broker Suex for alleged role in facilitating transactions for ransomware attacks
The government agency hinted at possible additional sanctions for "financial institutions, cyber insurance firms, and companies involved in digital forensics and incident response" that facilitated ransomware payments. дальше »
2021-9-22 19:30
Law Decoded: Bringing blockchain into securities markets, Feb. 12–19
But security tokens are not ready to take over the world quite yet.
дальше »2021-2-21 23:57
Federal Court Rejects Motion Filed by Crypto Developer Virgil Griffith to Dismiss Charges on Aiding North Korea
A U. S. federal judge has rejected a motion filed by a former Ethereum Foundation developer over allegations of assisting North Korea to bypass sanctions. Prosecutors claim, Virgil Griffith, aided the regime by providing critical information on cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-1-30 17:00
BitGo to Pay $93K to US Treasury to Settle 183 ‘Apparent’ Sanctions Violations
Bitgo failed to stop people in Cuba, Iran and Syria, among other sanctioned places, from using its non-custodial wallet service, the U.S. said. дальше »
2020-12-31 23:57
SWIFT enables instant cross-border payments
This seemingly fight-or-flight response to blockchain’s rising ubiquity may be too little, too late.
дальше »2020-12-4 20:01
US intelligence is looking at Chinese CBDC as a national security threat
The Director of National Intelligence wants to have the SEC’s leader briefed on the dangers of the U.S. falling behind in crypto. дальше »
2020-11-26 17:45
US Government labels Virgil Griffith's argument to dismiss sanctions charges 'absurd'
Government lawyers implied that citizens could legally pass along nuclear secrets to North Korea if held to the same standards as Griffith. дальше »
2020-11-23 00:50
Is Iran Becoming A Bitcoin Nation?
Iran has issued several regulations meant to control bitcoin mining operations. Is it building up a BTC hoard? And are Iranians opting in? The post Is Iran Becoming A Bitcoin Nation? appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2020-11-7 21:45
New US sanctions target crypto addresses of Russian hackers accused of election interference
As new U.S. election nears, the Treasury adds new names and crypto addresses to its specially designated nationals list
дальше »2020-9-11 18:47
Iranian General Advocates Crypto Use for Skirting Sanctions: Report
Iranian general Saeed Mohammed is calling for the use of crypto to help Iran evade sanctions designed to isolate it from the global financial system, according to Coinit.ir. дальше »
2020-2-27 04:32
Virgil Griffith Pleads Not Guilty to Evading U.S. Sanctions in North Korea Jaunt
Virgil Griffith pleads innocent in North Korea sanctions case
дальше »2020-1-31 01:11
US Grand Jury Indicts Ethereum Researcher Virgil Griffith Over North Korea Trip
Ethereum Foundation researcher Virgil Griffith was indicted for violating international sanctions after giving a talk in North Korea
дальше »2020-1-10 12:41
Russian Aluminum Plant Set to House Cryptocurrency Mining Farm
A Russian aluminum plant, whose owner has been hit by U.S. sanctions, will lease space to a cryptocurrency mining company. The post Russian Aluminum Plant Set to House Cryptocurrency Mining Farm appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-11-1 22:09
How Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Highlights Bitcoin’s Limitations
Bitcoin users in Lebanon have numerous hurdles to overcome to develop a local market during the nation's economic crisis. дальше »
2019-10-29 23:30
North Korea Wants Its Own National Crypto, CBDC Fever Spreads in Asia
What do we know about North Korea’s cryptocurrency development and why is the most isolated country in the world showing interest in digital money?
дальше »2019-9-30 23:27
North Korea Developing own Cryptocurrency to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
North Korea is hatching plans to develop its own cryptocurrency. Though the project is in its early stages, the digital currency is being designed to function like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and would enable the nation to circumvent crippling international sanctions, reports VICE on September 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-20 19:00
North Korea may now have the required expertise to deploy its own cryptocurrency
North Korea [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] has been making headlines in the crypto-ecosystem over the past few months, ever since the news of cyber-attackers based in the country surfaced. дальше »
2019-9-19 11:30
Trump Administration Goes After North Korean Bitcoin Hackers
The U. S. Treasury has announced sanctions targeting North Korean cybercrime syndicates responsible for over $2 billion in bitcoin exchange hacks. OFAC Sanctions North Korean Bitcoin Hacking Syndicate The U. дальше »
2019-9-15 15:00
President Maduro Orders The Bank of Venezuela to Accept Petro Crypto
Because of an order emitted by Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s leading bank Banco de Venezuela will accept the Petro
дальше »2019-7-4 20:24
Russian Gold Stockpile Grows as Analysts Warn of Global Recession
Following sanctions imposed on Russia, Putin is supporting a mass gold stockpile expansion and a sale of U. S. debt holdings. With a trade war blazing, and sanctions laid across countries to force North Korea and its associates into submission, what happens to other economies? Countries like Russia are using this opportunity to step away from America’s mounting debt. дальше »
2019-3-22 23:00
Iran Blockchain Community Welcomes Central Bank’s Stance on Cryptocurrencies
The Iran Blockchain Community, a local NGO dedicated to developing blockchain technology in the country, welcomed the Central Bank’s draft policy on cryptocurrencies as it could help citizens bypass the sanctions imposed by the U. дальше »
2019-2-5 19:00
Censorship-Resistance Is Likely Bitcoin’s Greatest Use Case Amidst Global Sanctions
The inability to quickly process Bitcoin payments finally showed its face in 2017 when prices were high. Not only that, but transaction costs for trading in the pioneer cryptocurrency were far from competitive. дальше »
2018-12-16 03:00
Bitcoin Trader on US Sanctions Blacklist Says He’s Innocent
An Iranian bitcoin wallet holder added to the U.S. sanctions list last week says he was unaware coins he received were tied to ransomware. дальше »
2018-12-4 15:00
Iranian Bitcoin Users Are Already Being Affected By New US Sanctions
New sanctions from the US government are driving Iranian bitcoin users to pursue more secure and private wallet solutions. дальше »