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UK Moves to Dissolve Zedxion Crypto Exchange Over IRGC Sanctions Links  

UK Companies House has initiated compulsory strike-off proceedings against Zedxion Exchange Ltd, a UK-registered cryptocurrency platform accused by the US Treasury of processing around $1 billion in funds linked to…

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11 US Senators Urge Treasury, DOJ to Probe Binance Over Iran Sanctions Risks

Senate Democrats are urging a federal probe into Binance over alleged sanctions and anti-money laundering violations, intensifying scrutiny of the crypto exchange amid concerns its compliance failures could pose serious…

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Elliptic Report Highlights Key Crypto Exchanges Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion

A new Elliptic investigation identifies five major cryptocurrency platforms enabling Russian entities to bypass international sanctions through sophisticated wallet obfuscation and shared infrastructure. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic released a report…

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Binance Defends Global Compliance Program Following Significant Reduction in Sanctions Exposure

Binance has reported a 96.8% decrease in sanctions-related transaction exposure since 2024, countering recent media reports regarding the effectiveness of its regulatory controls. Binance released a comprehensive compliance update on…

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TRM Labs Reveals Concentrated Illicit Networks as Stablecoins Exceed $1 Trillion Monthly Volume

TRM Labs finds stablecoin volumes topped $1 trillion monthly in 2025 and illicit flows are highly concentrated. TRM Labs published an analysis showing stablecoin activity repeatedly exceeded $1 trillion monthly…

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Russia Advances Crypto Use in Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions and Dollar Diversification Push

Russia is turbocharging its push to legalize cryptocurrency in foreign trade, signaling a massive shift in global finance as it aims to outmaneuver sanctions, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock…

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EU Considers Sanctions on Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5 Linked to Sanctioned Russian Actors

The European Union is reportedly considering sanctions targeting A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin tied to sanctioned Russian actors. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, the proposed measures would bar EU-based entities…

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