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Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions
Tether partners with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions and detect illicit crypto transfers that could enable sanctions evasion. The post Tether and Chainalysis roll out USDT monitoring solution to counter illicit transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 23:55 | |
Elizabeth Warren raises concerns over Iran’s crypto mining operations
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus S. King, Jr. have formally addressed top Biden administration officials in a letter concerning US efforts to combat Iran’s utilization of crypto mining as a means to evade international sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-2 22:08 | |
Tether Enters Transaction Surveillance Partnership with Chainalysis as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The monitoring system would help Tether identify risky crypto addresses that could be used for bypassing sanctions or illicit activities like terrorist financing, the company said. дальше »
2024-5-3 21:51 | |
Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue
Senators Warren and Angus King argue that Iran has been using crypto and ransomware attacks and potentially evading US sanctions. The post Iranian crypto mining poses ‘direct threat’ to national security, Senators Warren and King argue appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-3 20:29 | |
U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), one of the most prominent critics of cryptocurrency hazards, warned the top military and financial officials that Iran relies on digital assets mining as a source of revenue that can lessen the pressure from U.S. sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-2 18:46 | |
US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29 | |
Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto
A coalition of US lawmakers penned a letter to top government officials on April 28 expressing urgent concern over the use of digital currencies like Tether (USDT) by countries such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea to bypass international sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-30 23:48 | |
Uniswap vs. SEC: Potential victory looms amid regulatory scrutiny
Uniswap's strong defence indicates potential victory against SEC's Wells Notice. SEC's sanctions raises concerns, highlighting scrutiny over its crypto platform regulation approach. As the cThe post Uniswap vs. дальше »
2024-4-26 18:00 | |
US Prosecutors Want Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Serve 3 Years Behind Bars
Federal prosecutors are pushing for a tougher 3-year prison term for Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao in connection with his role in the global cryptocurrency exchange’s violation of sanctions and money laundering laws. дальше »
2024-4-24 17:36 | |
Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime
The Department of Justice argues Binance founder Changpeng Zhao should serve 36 months in prison and pay a $50 million fine for violating US sanctions law. The post Changpeng Zhao could face a 3-year prison term as DOJ seeks to deter crypto crime appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 09:43 | |
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend 3 Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-25 08:43 | |
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Should Spend Three Years in Prison, DOJ Says
Binance's founder and former chief executive, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for his role in enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal sanctions and money laundering laws, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday night. дальше »
2024-4-24 08:43 | |
USDT move by Venezuela’s PDVSA triggers freezing threats from Tether
Venezuela’s state-run oil company, PDVSA, has been hit with a harsh response from Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin. Amidst efforts to bypass oil sanctions imposed by the United States, PDVSA reportedly turned to crypto, particularly USDT, to facilitate its crude oil and fuel exports. дальше »
2024-4-24 21:28 | |
Tether commits to freezing addresses linked to sanctions as scrutiny over USDT misuse grows
Stablecoin issuer Tether told CryptoSlate that the firm would freeze any addresses linked to sanctioned entities. This decision comes in response to reports indicating that some state actors were leveraging Tether’s USDT tokens to circumvent US sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-24 21:00 | |
First Mover Americas: Venezuela Looks to Tether for Oil Sales as Sanctions Return
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »
2024-4-24 15:07 | |
Venezuela turns to crypto for oil trades under renewed US sanctions: Reuters
Venezuela's PDVSA shifts to crypto, using USDT for oil trades as a sanction evasion strategy, according to a new report. The post Venezuela turns to crypto for oil trades under renewed US sanctions: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-24 14:44 | |
Venezuela reportedly turns to USDT for oil export as US sanctions bite
Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is allegedly set to increase crypto usage in its crude and fuel exports as the U.S. strengthens oil sanctions against the country. Venezuela‘s PDVSA, the world’s fifth largest oil exporter, is turning to stablecoin Tether… дальше »
2024-4-23 11:43 | |
Venezuela to Use Tether (USDT) to Evade US Sanctions
Venezuela's oil firm PDVSA turns to cryptocurrency, leveraging Tether (USDT) to navigate through US sanctions and protect oil revenues, amidst growing scrutiny and operational challenges. The post Venezuela to Use Tether (USDT) to Evade US Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-23 09:40 | |
SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg
Former lawyers from the SEC have resigned following a federal judge's sanctions against the agency for committing a "gross abuse of power." The post SEC lawyers resign after censure for ‘gross abuse of power’ — Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-4-23 00:13 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |