OFAC
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cryptoUS Treasury Seizes $500M in Iranian Crypto in Operation Economic Fury
The US Treasury seized nearly $500 million in Iranian cryptocurrency assets under Operation Economic Fury, escalating maximum pressure tactics.
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worldUS Eases Sanctions, Allowing Venezuela to Fund Maduro's Defense
The United States has granted a waiver, permitting Venezuela to pay for Nicolas Maduro's legal defense team in New York on drug and other federal charges.
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cryptoUS Freezes $344 Million in Crypto Linked to Iran
U.S. Treasury sanctions $344 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran's illicit financial activities, targeting funds linked to Hezbollah and the IRGC.
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cryptoTether Freezes $344 Million Amid US Law Enforcement Probe
Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has frozen over $344 million in USDT at the request of US law enforcement, sparking debate over stablecoin control and industry regulation.
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cryptoTether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Linked to Illicit Activity
Tether freezes over $344 million in USDT stablecoins across two Tron addresses in coordination with U.S. authorities over illicit activity.
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financeUS Treasury Mandates Anti-Illicit Finance Measures for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
The US Treasury is implementing the GENIUS Act, requiring stablecoin issuers to establish robust AML/CFT programs and sanctions compliance, treating them as financial institutions.
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cryptoUS Treasury Proposes Strict Rules for Stablecoin Firms to Combat Illicit Transactions
New U.S. Treasury regulations would require stablecoin issuers to implement robust controls against illicit finance, mirroring traditional financial institutions.
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techUS Sanctions North Korean Network Over $800M Data Extortion Scheme
The U.S. Treasury sanctions six individuals and two firms tied to North Korea for stealing $800 million through cyber extortion and illicit crypto conversions.