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US Treasury Cracks Down: Sanctions Crypto Money Launderer Tied To Russian Elite
In a significant move to combat sanctions evasion and illicit financial activities, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national allegedly involved in laundering and transferring funds using crypto on behalf of Russian elites. дальше »
2023-11-4 05:00 | |
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US Treasury sanctions Russian national for helping oligarchs evade sanctions with crypto, cash, and real estate
The U. S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a Russian businesswoman on Nov. 3. The agency said that Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova helped the country’s elites launder and move funds using virtual currency and other methods. дальше »
2023-11-3 22:40 | |
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Coin Center losses legal fight against U.S. Treasury over Tornado Cash sanctions
Coin Center, a research non-profit blockchain advocacy firm, has lost its case against the U.S. Treasury after Tornado Cash was sanctioned дальше »
2023-11-3 13:17 | |
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WalletConnect restricts service in Russia following OFAC guidance
Web3 communication protocol WalletConnect has restricted Russian users from using its service following recent sanctions by the U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). “In light of the latest legal and OFAC guidance, WalletConnect has restricted the availability of the WalletConnect Protocol in Russia. дальше »
2023-11-1 14:30 | |
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U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian-backed terrorists like Hamas. дальше »
2023-10-26 19:14 | |
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US lawmakers call for crackdown on crypto following the Hamas attack
The U.S. Treasury also imposed sanctions against a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange. A recent WSJ report claimed that Hamas and PIJ received up to $134 million in crypto since 2021. US SThe post US lawmakers call for crackdown on crypto following the Hamas attack appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-10-19 11:00 | |
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto broker alleged to have facilitated $25 million in crypto transactions since 2015
The U. S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Gaza-based crypto broker “Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company (Buy Cash)” and its operator, Ahmed M. дальше »
2023-10-19 21:40 | |
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US Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto exchange
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued sanctions on Buy Cash, a digital asset exchange located in Gaza used by Hamas for terror financing. дальше »
2023-10-18 18:09 | |
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Russia bets on crypto adoption as digital assets plan bites the dust
Russia’s Finance Ministry official hopes that liquidity from the crypto market will help the local business to overcome sanctions pressure. Digital financial assets (DFAs), a tokenized form of traditional financial instruments issued by Russian-only companies, appear to have failed to… дальше »
2023-10-18 16:03 | |
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North Korean hackers have abandoned Tornado Cash for Bitcoin Mixers: TRM Labs
North Korean hackers have increasingly favored Bitcoin (BTC) mixers over Tornado Cash (TORN) since U. S. authorities imposed sanctions on the cryptocurrency mixer, according to blockchain analytical firm TRM Labs. дальше »
2023-10-12 20:35 | |
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US Regulators Eye Sanctions Against Former Voyager CEO In Bankruptcy Probe
Stephen Ehrlich, the co-founder of Voyager Digital, is reportedly under investigation by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for alleged violations of derivatives regulations. Bloomberg has revealed that the CFTC’s enforcement division staff conducted a probe into Ehrlich’s conduct, concluding that he misled customers regarding the safety of their assets. Voyager Co-founder Found In […] дальше »
2023-10-7 01:00 | |
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US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl
According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets "received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits" used for illicit drugs. дальше »
2023-10-4 00:57 | |
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to Sinaloa drug cartel
Sinaloa, one of the largest drug cartels in the world, is a major supplier of fentanyl in the U. S. The sanctioned wallet has facilitated transactions worth tens of thousands of dollars. The The post U. дальше »
2023-9-27 14:30 | |
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Ethereum censorship concerns raised amid rising OFAC compliance
More and more Ethereum blockchain operators have complied with sanctions from the OFAC, raising censorship concerns among decentralization proponents and network participants. дальше »
2023-9-27 02:01 | |
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Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees. дальше »
2023-9-19 18:34 | |
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Russia considers legalizing DeFi DAOs to bring more liquidity
Russia’s Finance Ministry is mulling ways to bring more liquidity to the market by giving a green light to DeFi organizations. With sanctions against Russia starting to bite, Moscow is seeking new ways to keep its markets afloat by legalizing… дальше »
2023-9-13 12:05 | |
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Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete
A recent court order grants W&K Info Defense civil sanctions against Wright for incomplete financial disclosures, yet stops short of bringing criminal charges against the so-called inventor of Bitcoin. дальше »
2023-9-13 07:52 | |
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Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete, Court Rules
A recent court order grants W&K Info Defense civil sanctions against Wright for incomplete financial disclosures, yet stops short of bringing criminal charges against the so-called inventor of Bitcoin. дальше »
2023-9-14 07:52 | |
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US, UK Sanction Ransomware Group Behind $833 Million Crypto Extortion
The collaborative efforts of the U. K. HM Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and the U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have achieved another breakthrough in the battle against cybercrime. дальше »
2023-9-8 17:03 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Suggests Privacy and Financial Regulation Compatible in Co-Authored Paper
The paper titled "Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance:Towards a Practical Equilibrium" introduces Privacy Pools. These protocols conceal transaction history to provide privacy. However, it differs from mixers like Tornado Cash, which faces sanctions in the US. дальше »
2023-9-7 12:45 | |
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Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Other Charges
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm pleaded "not guilty" to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion in a court appearance Wednesday. дальше »
2023-9-6 19:24 | |
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South Korea aims to freeze North Korea's crypto assets: Report
Sanctions against North Korea due to its nuclear programs have led to the country engaging in crypto theft. In 2023, North Korean hackers stole around $200 million in crypto year-to-date, as peThe post South Korea aims to freeze North Korea's crypto assets: Report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-9-4 17:00 | |
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What Happened to P2P Ruble Transactions on Major Crypto Exchanges?
In response to regulatory pressure, major crypto exchanges have altered the operation of their P2P platforms, affecting ruble transactions due to accusations of helping Russians bypass financial sanctions. дальше »
2023-8-31 12:45 | |
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SEC's Secret Binance Court Filing Has Observers Bracing for Bad News
A new secret court filing related to Binance, the crypto exchange that already faces U.S. accusations of abetting money laundering and sanctions circumvention, has some wondering whether more bad news is about to hit the industry giant. дальше »
2023-8-30 17:49 | |
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Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny
Following reports that Binance had failed to prevent P2P payments from sanctioned Russian banks, the exchange has imposed stricter rules, and others have followed suit. The post Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-26 15:15 | |
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Binance dubs barred Russian banks on its platform as ‘Yellow’ and ‘Green’ cards
Despite the U.S. DOJ investigating Binance for violation of U.S. sanctions with its services in Russia, the firm has continued to promote its platform in the country. дальше »
2023-8-25 16:29 | |
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US Government Sanctions Tornado Cash Founder for Aiding North Korean Hackers
The US government has sanctioned the founder of Tornado Cash for laundering funds stolen by North Korean hackers. The post US Government Sanctions Tornado Cash Founder for Aiding North Korean Hackers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-24 20:53 | |
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BREAKING: Tornado Cash Co-Founder Becomes Latest Addition To US Sanctions List
According to recent information disclosed by the reporter Colin Wu, Roman Semenov, the co-founder of Tornado Cash, has been added to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. дальше »
2023-8-24 20:28 | |
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Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers Launder $1B, Including Infamous North Korean Attacks
Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov were arrested and charged with money laundering and sanctions violations tied to their work with the privacy mixer which "facilitated more than $1 billion in money laundering" for North Korea's Lazarus Group. дальше »
2023-8-23 19:42 | |
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Binance allegedly maintains ties with blacklisted Russian banks despite Western sanctions: WSJ
According to an Aug. 22 Wall Street Journal report, Binance continues to process transactions for at least five Russian lenders blacklisted by Western powers Per the report, Russian customers are able to conduct peer-to-peer trading on Binance, using any of the five Russian lenders, including Tinkoff Bank and Rosbank, to settle payments. дальше »
2023-8-23 21:30 | |
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Judge favors Treasury in Coinbase-backed lawsuit over Tornado Cash sanctions
A district court judge sided with the U.S. Treasury Department in a lawsuit that involves Coinbase and sanctions imposed on crypto mixer Tornado Cash. The decision came as a blow to six plaintiffs who had challenged the agency’s authority in… дальше »
2023-8-20 21:21 | |
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