US President Donald Trump announced that a meeting is currently underway to make a final decision regarding the agreement with Iran. Trump …
Sanctions
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Markets
UK sanctions Huobi and ruble stablecoin issuer in crackdown on Russia crypto networks
by shayaanby shayaanBritain applied banking-style sanctions to crypto exchanges for the first time, requiring U.K. financial firms to freeze funds and trace transactions. www.coindesk.com
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Regulation
US Treasury sanctions Gaza flotilla leaders linked to Hamas and PFLP front groups
by shayaanby shayaanThe US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals on Tuesday for their ties to organizations the agency characterizes …
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Regulation
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers for alleged Hamas support
by shayaanby shayaanThe US Treasury has sanctioned the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) and six Gaza-based charities, designating them as part of what …
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Markets
A Russian stablecoin built to dodge sanctions says it can survive even if they're lifted
by shayaanby shayaanA7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep …
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Finance
US Treasury warns foreign financial institutions of sanctions risks linked to Iran and China
by shayaanby shayaanThe US Treasury is drawing a line in the sand for foreign banks doing business with Iran, and two Chinese financial institutions …
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OFAC warned that digital asset payments tied to Strait of Hormuz passage can create sanctions exposure. The alert says digital assets do …
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Finance
Paying Iran in crypto could put shippers at sanctions risk: Chainalysis
by shayaanby shayaanShipping firms that turn to cryptocurrency to pay potential transit fees to Iran could face significant sanctions exposure, according to Kaitlin Martin, …
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Markets
UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings
by shayaanby shayaanBlockchain analytics firm Chainalysis puts the number at close to $20 billion — the estimated volume of dirty money that flowed through …
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Scams
UK Sanctions Crypto Marketplace Xinbi in Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Centers
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief The UK has sanctioned cryptocurrency marketplace Xinbi, which provides services to scam centers including selling stolen personal data and satellite …