In brief The European Union included HTX, the crypto exchange owned and advised by billionaire Justin Sun, in the 21st package of …
Sanctions
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The European Union has targeted 14 crypto service platforms and 94 banks and financial institutions under its 21st sanctions package against Russia. …
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Markets
EU hits Russia with massive 21st sanctions package targeting $120B crypto network
by shayaanby shayaanThe EU is considering a ban on third-country crypto services providers for the first time and is targeting 14 crypto companies, which …
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Regulation
US government threatens sanctions on Chinese AI models over IP theft
by shayaanby shayaanUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could sanction Chinese AI companies if it finds evidence that they stole intellectual property from …
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Regulation
Ukraine cracks down on Russia’s crypto flows in step with new EU sanctions
by shayaanby shayaanUkraine is now targeting Russia’s ability to evade financial restrictions using modern technology, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The move brings Kyiv’s sanctions …
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Markets
OFAC FirstVPN Sanctions Show Crypto Enforcement Is Moving Up The Infrastructure Stack
by shayaanby shayaanOFAC FirstVPN Sanctions Show Crypto Enforcement Is Moving Up The Infrastructure Stack is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only …
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The bill, as currently drafted, has the power to stop sanctions evasion at scale, argues Ari Redbord, global head of policy at …
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Regulation
Brazil freezes $2 billion in assets after US sanctions target PCC money laundering network
by shayaanby shayaanBrazilian Federal Police recently seized assets worth roughly $2 billion in a drug trafficking and money laundering investigation. Days before this seizure, …
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Tether has again shown how much control stablecoin issuers can exercise when sanctioned wallets enter the picture. Following an updated OFAC action, …
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Scams
Treasury Department Sanctions Over 130 ISIS-Affiliated Crypto Wallets on Tron
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief The Treasury Department sanctioned 134 crypto wallets tied to ISIS-K, including 131 on Tron. Chainalysis said the sanctioned Tron wallets …