Sanctions

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.
Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold
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29 January, 2026

Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold

Wall Street firms push deeper into stablecoins as Fidelity prepares a dollar token on Ethereum, boosted by new U.S. rules...
Iran’s ‘crypto’ ecosystem climbs to $7.8B amid economic crisis
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21 January, 2026

Iran’s ‘crypto’ ecosystem climbs to $7.8B amid economic crisis

Iran's digital asset ecosystem surged to $7.78 billion in 2025, driven by economic instability and increasing use by citizens and...
UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban
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14 January, 2026

UK roundup: Iran’s money laundering; crypto donation ban

UK digital assets face new regulations as the FCA sets a 2026 authorization window, amid concerns over Iranian money laundering...
UK sets stricter anti-corruption strategy for digital assets
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10 December, 2025

UK sets stricter anti-corruption strategy for digital assets

The U.K. unveils its anti-corruption plan, which includes boosting enforcement, expanding its DCU, and targeting dirty money, bribery, and illicit...
South Korea’s finance watchdog to sanction more ‘crypto’ exchanges
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26 November, 2025

South Korea’s finance watchdog to sanction more ‘crypto’ exchanges

South Korea's FIU plans sanctions on major crypto exchanges for AML and KYC violations, impacting the digital asset industry amidst...