Crypto’s impact on sanctions: Are regulators’ concerns justified?
Cryptocurrencies, including CBDC’s, have now become a part of the narrative on sanctions due to high adoption.
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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.
US ‘Kidnapped’ Russian Crypto Businessman Denis Dubnikov, Lawyer Says
U.S. law enforcement agents have “kidnapped” crypto entrepreneur Denis Dubnikov in Mexico, before transferring him to the Netherlands where he was arrested, his lawyer told Russian media. Dubnikov is suspected…
US officials seize $6.1M in crypto from ransomware actors, adds Chatex to sanctions list
“This will not be the last time — the U.S. government will continue to aggressively pursue the entire ransomware ecosystem and increase our nation's resilience to cyber threats," said Attorney…
Up to 12 Million Iranians Own Cryptocurrency, Traders Choose Local Exchanges
Cryptocurrencies are a popular investment among Iranians and estimates suggest that the number of those who already own one coin or another may be as high as 12 million. The…
Sanctioned Russian oligarch urges central bank to embrace Bitcoin
The U.S. Treasury asked cryptocurrency companies to ensure compliance with sanctions last week.
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.
Putin: Still Early but Crypto Can Be Used for Oil Trade Settlements, Store of Value
Accusing the U.S. of undermining the dollar through money printing and sanctions policy, President Vladimir Putin has admitted that cryptocurrency can be utilized for settlements in the future, although it’s…
Former Ethereum Dev Virgil Griffith Pleads Guilty to North Korea Charge, Enters Plea Deal for 6.5 Years: Report
On September 27, 2021, at the Southern District of New York courthouse, the trial against former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith started at 9:30 a.m. (EST). Griffith was facing 20 years…
Blacklisted Suex Addresses Received Over $900 Million in Crypto, Report Reveals
Cryptocurrency addresses allegedly used by Russian exchange Suex, recently placed under U.S. sanctions, have received more than $934 million in crypto assets, blockchain analysis suggests. According to the Treasury Department,…