39 stories tagged #Sanctions

  1. Nobitex: Iran's Crypto Gateway Operates Openly Despite Sanctions
    crypto

    Nobitex: Iran's Crypto Gateway Operates Openly Despite Sanctions

    Analysis of Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange serving 11 million users, its links to state-backed financial operations, and why OFAC has not blacklisted the platform.

    3w ago 2 min read
  2. US and Iran Near One-Page Deal to End Conflict
    crypto

    US and Iran Near One-Page Deal to End Conflict

    The US and Iran are close to a one-page memorandum to end hostilities, easing regional tensions and impacting markets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Zelenskyy Demands Full EU Membership, Not Symbolic Status
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    Zelenskyy Demands Full EU Membership, Not Symbolic Status

    Ukraine's President Zelenskyy pressed EU leaders for accelerated full membership, rejecting 'symbolic' offers as the bloc also agreed on new sanctions against Russia.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Russia Passes Sweeping Crypto Bill, Enabling Sanctions Circumvention
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    Russia Passes Sweeping Crypto Bill, Enabling Sanctions Circumvention

    Russia's State Duma approves a landmark crypto bill, classifying digital assets as property and permitting cross-border transactions to bypass sanctions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Iran Scammers Exploit Strait of Hormuz Chaos, Demand Crypto for Safe Passage
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    Iran Scammers Exploit Strait of Hormuz Chaos, Demand Crypto for Safe Passage

    Scammers impersonating Iranian authorities are demanding Bitcoin and USDT for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, raising sanctions risks for shipping companies.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Trump Administration Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil
    finance

    Trump Administration Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil

    US President Trump grants a limited exemption for Russian oil shipments already en route, impacting global crude oil prices and geopolitical strategy.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. North Korea's Billion-Dollar Crypto Heists: A State-Sponsored Operation
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    North Korea's Billion-Dollar Crypto Heists: A State-Sponsored Operation

    North Korea bypasses sanctions by stealing billions in cryptocurrency, operating unlike any other state-backed hacker group. Experts explain the unique threat.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Crypto Payments to Iran Risk Sanctions Violations: Chainalysis
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    Crypto Payments to Iran Risk Sanctions Violations: Chainalysis

    Shipping firms considering cryptocurrency for transit fees in Iran face significant sanctions risks, according to Chainalysis. Learn why these payments could be seen as material support.

    last mo. 1 min read