US, UK sanction Gaza Now online media site : The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash ...
apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-war-palestine-64507226460e2f5eda0e838332e722c5
US Renews Sanctions Against Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Group: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18519-us-renews-sanctions-against-guatemalan-drug-trafficking-group
Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/11/crypto-firm-assets-alleged-russian-arms-dealer
Quick Glance: Crypto Firm Transferred $4.2m to Wallet of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer
- A UK cryptocurrency firm transferred digital assets worth over $4.2 million to a crypto wallet owned by a member of an alleged Russian arms-dealing network who was later sanctioned by the United States.
- Transactions by Copper Technologies raise questions about UK laws governing the cryptocurrency industry adapting quickly enough to keep up with the evolving sector under scrutiny for providing anonymity.
- An analysis of cryptocurrency transactions highlights a connection between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, an Israeli-born Russian national.
- Revelations shed light on the opaque world of cryptocurrency, its anonymity, and the need for regulation of digital assets within the financial system.
US sanctions spree continues with 15 more for Russian entities: Financial firms that help evade existing restrictions in crosshairs
theregister.com/2024/03/26/us_sanctions_russian_entities/
US sanctions hackers for targeting critical infrastructure for Chinese spy agency
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/us-sanctions-chinese-hackers
US sanctions crypto exchanges used by Russian darknet market, banks: The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-crypto-exchanges-used-by-russian-darknet-market-banks/
U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight: The securities regulator, Treasury Department and U.S. derivatives watchdog are ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/22/us-sec-asking-for-more-millions-dozens-of-lawyers-to-beef-up-crypto-oversight/
The Department of the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, OFAC, has sanctioned three procurement networks based in Iran, Oman, Turkey ... Show more
U.S. SEC Asking for More Millions, Dozens of Lawyers to Beef Up Crypto Oversight: The securities regulator, Treasury Department and U.S. derivatives watchdog are ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/22/us-sec-asking-for-more-millions-dozens-of-lawyers-to-beef-up-crypto-oversight/
Banks face steep fines in terror financing war: Commercial banks and officials face steep fines for facilitating terrorism financiers.
nation.africa/kenya/business/banks-face-steep-fines-in-terror-financing-war--4560388
International Operation Targets Notorious LockBit Ransomware Group: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18494-international-operation-targets-notorious-lockbit-ransomware-group
Quick Glance: International Operation Targets Infamous LockBit Ransomware
- In a coordinated operation, law enforcement agencies from 10 countries uncovered and dismantled the criminal activity of the notorious LockBit ransomware group.
- According to the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA), LockBit ransomware attacks have impacted thousands of victims worldwide, resulting in billions in losses from ransom payments and recovery costs.
- LockBit operated using a 'Ransomware-as-a-Service' model, providing a platform for a global network of hackers, known as affiliates, to launch attacks and steal data.
- The international action against LockBit was the outcome of an extensive investigation led by the NCA as part of Operation Cronos, an international task force coordinated by Europol and Eurojust.
US announces ban on import of Russian diamonds: The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Feb. 8 imposed a ban on non-industrial diamonds mined in ...
kyivindependent.com/us-announces-ban-on-import-of-russian-diamonds/
Sudan: Govt Welcomes New U.S Special Envoy: Sudanese leaders and commentators have welcomed the announcement by the US State Dept on Monday of the appointment of ...
allafrica.com/stories/202402280474.html
North Korea-linked hackers attacked record number of crypto platforms: Report: North Korea-linked hackers attacked a record number of crypto platforms and stole ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4426466-north-korea-hackers-record-crypto-platforms/
US reimposes some sanctions after Venezuela bans presidential hopeful: Venezuela’s Supreme Court upheld a 15-year ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/30/us-reimposes-some-sanctions-after-venezuela-bans-presidential-hopeful
North Korea crypto hacking activity soars to record high in 2023, new report shows
cnbc.com/2024/01/24/north-korea-crypto-hacking-activity-soars-to-record-high-in-2023-new-report-shows.html
Congress focuses on China risk at U.S. colleges and universities: Last year ended with a flurry of Congressional reports focused on China's state-sponsored ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/congress-focuses-china-risk-us-colleges-universities-2024-01-08/
US reimposes sanctions on Venezuela: The United States has reimposed sanctions on Venezuela following a ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court to uphold a ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/us-reimposes-sanctions-on-venezuela/article_697f1158-bfd5-11ee-a013-c3a14ff55c34.html
US announces new sanctions aimed at enforcing price cap on Russian oil: The sanctions announced by OFAC on Feb. 8 were targeted at three companies based in the ...
kyivindependent.com/us-announces-new-sanctions-aimed-at-enforcing-russian-oil-price-cap/
US tightens sanctions on Russian diamond imports: Latest news from Ukraine today. US tightens sanctions on Russian diamond imports. Follow updates on Euromaidan ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/08/us-tightens-sanctions-on-russian-diamond-imports/
US slaps new sanctions over Russian oil price cap breach: The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Jan ...
kyivindependent.com/us-slaps-new-sanctions-over-russian-oil-price-cap-breach/
Barring Speakers Under U.S. Sanctions Puts Ideas Off-Limits, Say Free Speech Advocates
theintercept.com/2023/12/20/sanctions-first-amendment-free-speech/
Cyprus Mail: Four Cyprus-based companies and one individual were hit by US sanctions for being complicit in furthering Russia’s war against Ukraine ...
cyprus-mail.com/2023/12/13/cyprus-based-companies-hit-in-latest-us-sanctions-package/
Quick Glance: US Sanctions Target Cyprus Companies
- Five Cyprus-based companies and one individual were targeted by US sanctions for furthering Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- The companies are part of the latest US sanctions, targeting those engaged in sanctions evasion and bolstering Russia’s energy production.
- The latest sanctions underscore Russia’s use of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and China to acquire technology and equipment for its war economy.
- Cyprus has faced a slew of sanctions this year, with a US expert team deployed to assist authorities in their investigations.
US presents new sanctions to tighten Russian oil price cap: The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Dec. 20 new sanctions targeting companies shipping Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/us-tightens-sanctions-on-russian-oil/
Putin's Oil Trade Gambit Flops Amid Sanctions: Sanctioned Russian tankers idle, unable to deliver millions of barrels of oil to India.
newsweek.com/putin-oil-trade-sanctions-india-treasury-ofac-shipowners-vessels-1854622
US targets Hamas finances with new sanctions: The Treasury Department has imposed an additional round of sanctions aimed at Hamas. Treasury’s Office of Foreign ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4358235-us-targets-hamas-finances-new-sanctions/
Liberian Mayor Jefferson Koijee Sanctioned for Human Rights Violations: MONROVIA – Monrovia City Mayor and Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/front-slider/liberian-mayor-jefferson-koijee-sanctioned-for-human-rights-violations/
North Korea says any US interference with its ‘space assets’ will be deemed ‘declaration of war’
cnn.com/2023/12/01/asia/north-korea-satellite-warning-intl-hnk/
Nasdaq to pay $4 mln settlement over apparent Iran sanctions violations: New York-based stock exchange Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ.O) agreed to pay a $4 million settlement ...
reuters.com/business/finance/nasdaq-pay-4-mln-settlement-over-apparent-iran-sanctions-violations-2023-12-09/
UK announces new sanctions against suppliers that support Russia's war effort
kyivindependent.com/uk-announces-new-sanctions-against-businesses-individuals-that-support-russias-war-effort/
He does it all: military captain, lawmaker, alleged boss of cartel drowning U.S. in drugs
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article280897188.html
Over $300M in stolen crypto assets reached Bitcoin mixers in 2023: While Tornado Cash remains a popular mixer for smaller-scale exploits, incidents involving $50 ...
cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mixer-stolen-crypto-assets-tornado-cash-data
Quick Glance: Bitcoin Price Dip Threatens Historic Win Streak, but 'Perfect Storm' for Strong 2024
- Bitcoin's price at $41,800, down 4% this week, first eight-week streak of gains since 2017 at risk.
- BTC to hit $75,000 early 2024 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval and halving narratives combine, predicted by WOO Network.
- Bitcoin saw $860 million of net inflows into crypto exchanges during the week, the highest level since March, as noted by IntoTheBlock on Friday.
- Many investors decided to take some profits after the 65% rally from $27,000 in October, indicating an intention to sell.
‘Concerning precedent’ — BloXroute Labs’ MEV relays to reject OFAC blocks: BloXroute Labs says all of its MEV relays will now censor OFAC transactions on ...
cointelegraph.com/news/concerning-precedent-bloxroute-labs-mev-relays-to-reject-ofac-blocks
US imposes sanctions against Russian woman for helping Russian elite circumvent restrictions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/3/7427133/
Bosnia Arrests Former Intelligence Chief, Head of State Court: Bosnia's State Investigation and Protection Agency arrested the former director of the state ...
balkaninsight.com/2023/12/18/bosnia-arrests-former-intelligence-chief-head-of-state-court/
CoinList Reaches $1.2M Settlement With OFAC Over Alleged Sanctions Violation: CoinList, a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, has agreed to a ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/coinlist-reaches-dollar12m-settlement-with-ofac-over-alleged-sanctions-violation
Washington and London have jointly sanctioned a new list of Hamas supporters and financers, including three names from Turkey ... Show more
US Sanctions Bosnian Serb Leader’s Children for Corruption: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18154-us-sanctions-bosnian-serb-leader-s-children-for-corruption
Liberia: CDC SG Jefferson Koijee Says U.S. Sanctions on Him Is the “Biggest Conspiracy against Me”
frontpageafricaonline.com/politics/liberia-cdc-sg-jefferson-koijee-says-u-s-sanctions-on-him-is-the-biggest-conspiracy-against-me/
Tether Freezes 41 Crypto Wallets Tied to Sanctions: Several of the frozen wallets had been using Tornado Cash over the past six months.
coindesk.com/business/2023/12/09/tether-freezes-41-crypto-wallets-tied-to-sanctions/
US, UK sanction Russian FSB agent, accomplice involved in multi-year cyber attacks
kyivindependent.com/us-sanctions-russian-nationals-for-their-role-in-multi-year-cyber-campaign/
Central bank lifts restrictions on FX sales: The National Bank of Ukraine on Dec. 1 lifted all restrictions on financial institutions linked to the sales of ...
kyivindependent.com/central-bank-lifts-restrictions-on-fx-sales/
US deploys fresh sanctions on entities trading Russian oil: The Office of Foreign Assets Control on Dec. 1 imposed fresh sanctions on three transnational ...
kyivindependent.com/us-deploys-fresh-sanctions-on-entities-trading-russian-oil/
US seizes Sinbad crypto mixer used by North Korean Lazarus hackers: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Sinbad cryptocurrency mixing service ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-sinbad-crypto-mixer-used-by-north-korean-lazarus-hackers/
US govt sanctions North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group: The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned the North ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-sanctions-north-koreas-kimsuky-hacking-group/
US sanctions Russian accused of laundering Ryuk ransomware funds: The U.S. government has sanctioned a Russian national for allegedly laundering millions of ...
techcrunch.com/2023/11/06/us-sanctions-russian-accused-of-laundering-ryuk-ransomware-funds/
Binance to Make 'Complete Exit' From U.S., Pay Billions to FinCEN, OFAC on Top of DOJ Settlement
coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/21/binance-to-make-complete-exit-from-us-pay-billions-to-fincen-ofac-on-top-of-doj-settlement/
Quick Glance: Binance Faces Billions in Fines, CEO to Step Down Over Money Laundering Charges
- Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, also known as 'CZ', plans to step down and plead guilty to violating US anti-money laundering regulations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
- The crypto exchange did not respond to multiple requests for comment from TechCrunch regarding the charges.
- Binance was founded in June 2017 and quickly rose to become the world's largest crypto exchange within 180 days.
- In the past 24 hours, Binance's trading volume exceeded $11.6 billion, marking a 515% increase over the second largest exchange, Coinbase, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Biden's nominee to serve as Israel ambassador faces GOP grilling over past Iranian nuclear policies
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bidens-nominee-serve-israel-ambassador-faces-gop-grilling/story
A tale of setbacks as Venezuela's Citgo heads to US auction: For the past four years, the United States protected oil refiner Citgo Petroleum from creditors ...
reuters.com/business/energy/tale-setbacks-venezuelas-citgo-heads-us-auction-2023-10-22/
The EU paradox with tackling sanctions circumvention: The EU has long opposed any extraterritorial application of sanctions. However, faced with reality ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-eu-paradox-with-tackling-sanctions-circumvention/
DRAGON GAS LIFELINE - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted Trinidad and Tobago permission to pay Venezuela for ...
newsday.co.tt/2023/10/18/dragon-gas-lifeline-2/
Blockchain Association files support in suit to lift Tornado Cash sanctions: Crypto advocacy group the Blockchain Association again filed an amicus brief ...
cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-association-support-suit-lifting-tornado-cash-sanctions
JPMorgan Chase accused of de-banking, defaming a Florida business: A medical services company is suing the nation's largest bank, alleging that it refused ...
americanbanker.com/news/jpmorgan-chase-accused-of-de-banking-defaming-a-florida-business
Fresh Russian Shelling, Strikes Leave Dead, Wounded Civilians In Several Ukrainian Regions
rferl.org/a/russian-shelling-ukriane-kherson-kharkiv/32647902.html
US slaps sanctions on accused fave go-to money launderer of Russia's rich: And that includes ransomware crims, claims US of alleged sanctions-buster
theregister.com/2023/11/06/us_sanctions_russian_woman_for/
Canada wants to give seized Russian plane parked in Toronto to Ukraine: Three days after Russia invaded Ukraine, an Antonov-124 jet landed at Toronto Pearson ...
torontosun.com/news/local-news/canada-wants-to-give-seized-russian-plane-parked-in-toronto-to-ukraine
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 109: Editor’s Note: This is issue 109 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from Oct ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-state-owned-enterprises-weekly-issue-109/
U.S. Temporarily Lifts Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions: On October 18, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a ...
riotimesonline.com/u-s-temporarily-lifts-some-venezuela-oil-sanctions/
Russian Court Prolongs Detention Of RFE/RL Journalist Until December 5: A Russian court has accepted a request by prosecutors to extend the detention of RFE/RL ...
rferl.org/a/russia-kurmasheva-detention-prolonged-foreign-agent-radio-free-europe/32649903.html
🔴 The US Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on Milorad Dodik’s adult children, Igor and Gorica, as well as on four companies associated with ... Show more
U.S. sanctions Canadian businessman, lab in fentanyl supply chain crackdown: In an interview with Global News, an emotional Bobby Shah denied U.S ...
globalnews.ca/news/10003940/u-s-sanctions-canadian-businessman-lab-fentanyl/
Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government: The wallet is tied to a money laundering operation that transfers proceeds from fentanyl ...
coindesk.com/business/2023/09/26/ethereum-wallet-tied-to-sinaloa-cartel-sanctioned-by-us-government/
US sanctions authority delayed KFC's Russia exit -franchise owner: A U.S. sanctions authority delayed for months KFC's exit from Russia this year after ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/us-sanctions-authority-delayed-kfcs-russia-exit-franchise-owner-2023-09-25/
Sudan conflict: US imposes sanctions on two companies, Sudans former minister over instability
wionews.com/world/sudan-conflict-us-imposes-sanctions-on-two-companies-sudans-former-minister-over-instability-640704
Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgrade: In November 2022, 78% of the total Ethereum blocks complied with OFAC regulations.
cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-ofac-compliance-dips-45-post-merge-upgrade
Founders of crypto mixer arrested, sanctioned after U.S. cracks down: Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Roman Semenov ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/founders-of-crypto-mixer-arrested-sanctioned-after-u-s-cracks-down
Quick Glance: Tornado Cash: Billion USD Money Laundering Charges
- Tornado Cash founders charged in the USA
- Accused of aiding criminals in laundering stolen cryptocurrencies
- Failure to establish effective anti-money laundering or KYC program facilitated money laundering of stolen funds
3M to pay $9.6 million to feds for selling products to Iran: The U.S. Treasury Department says an employee with the Minnesota-based corporation violated ...
startribune.com/3m-pays-9-6-million-to-federal-treasury-government-for-selling-products-to-iran-sanctions-settlement/600306783/
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Hindenburg target Freedom Holding to keep working with non-sanctioned Russians: Kazakhstan-based Freedom Holding, the latest target of Hindenburg Research ...
reuters.com/business/hindenburg-target-freedom-holding-keep-working-with-non-sanctioned-russians-2023-08-17/
India asks US to release funds frozen over alleged links to Russia’s Alrosa : India has asked the United States to release $26 million belonging to at least two ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/08/30/India-asks-US-to-unfrozen-funds-amid-suspected-Russia-diamond-link-activities
In Serbia, US Sanctions Pose No Obstacle to Public Contracts: Serbian companies and alleged crime figures sanctioned by the United States in late 2021 have since ...
balkaninsight.com/2023/09/06/in-serbia-us-sanctions-pose-no-obstacle-to-public-contracts/
US imposes sanctions on 2 individuals, 1 entity for funding NK's illegal weapons program
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/09/103_358271.html
Twelve Still Missing As Debris Cleared After Deadly, Unexplained Blast Outside Moscow
rferl.org/a/russia-blast-missing-dead-unexplained/32542369.html
Russian Drones Target Kharkiv, As Moscow Office Tower Hit: Russia struck Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv with at least three drones overnight ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-kharkiv-drone-attack-moscow/32528767.html
The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
cnn.com/2023/07/26/business/western-firms-russia-explainer/
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Those Contributing to Conflict Escalation in DR Congo
allafrica.com/stories/202308250118.html
Bangladesh bank freezes accounts belonging to U.S.-sanctioned Myanmar bankswww.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/bangladesh-bank-08162023164740.html
Forensic audit accuses Lebanon’s Riad Salameh of embezzlement of state resources: The former Governor of Banque du Liban (BDL) or the central bank of Lebanon ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/08/11/Lebanon-central-bank-audit-criticizes-misconduct-urges-oversight
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