Sanctions Evasion
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cryptoUS Strikes Iranian Drone Sites, Crypto Markets Rattle
US forces downed Iranian drones and hit missile sites in southern Iran. Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as $300M in crypto positions were liquidated.
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cryptoUK Targets Crypto Exchange Linked to Iran Sanctions Evasion
The UK moves to dissolve Zedxion Exchange over alleged ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and deceptive filings.
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cryptoDOJ Probes Binance for Iran Sanctions Evasion and Terrorist Financing
US Justice Department investigates Binance's alleged role in Iran's sanctions evasion, potentially funding terrorist groups linked to the IRGC.
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cryptoGlobal Watchdog Flags Stablecoins for Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering
FATF report highlights stablecoins as a primary tool for illicit crypto activity, urging stricter oversight for issuers and peer-to-peer transfers.
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worldRussian Agents Found Aboard Seized Shadow Tanker
French authorities reveal two Russian security agents were onboard a seized tanker suspected of evading sanctions. Their mission: crew monitoring and intelligence gathering.
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cryptoRuble Stablecoin A7A5 Fuels Sanctioned Russian Economy
A7A5, a Russian ruble-based stablecoin, has emerged as a critical financial infrastructure for sanctioned entities, facilitating billions in trade and creating a parallel economic system.
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cryptoIllicit Stablecoin Use Skyrockets to $141 Billion in 2025
Blockchain analytics reveal illicit entities moved $141 billion via stablecoins in 2025, a five-year high, driven by sanctions evasion and large-scale money laundering.