Sanctions

Russia’s Suex exchange faces US sanctions over alleged ransomware payments
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22 September, 2021

Russia’s Suex exchange faces US sanctions over alleged ransomware payments

The U.S. government has issued a fresh round of sanctions as it cracks down on ransomware, including against a Russian...
BitPay to pay $500K in settlement with US Treasury over sanctions violations
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23 February, 2021

BitPay to pay $500K in settlement with US Treasury over sanctions violations

BitPay is accused of allowing users in North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Cuba and Iran to transact on its platform...
Ethereum developer knew he was helping North Korea evade sanctions: US prosecutors
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24 November, 2020

Ethereum developer knew he was helping North Korea evade sanctions: US prosecutors

U.S. government prosecutors have argued against Virgil Griffith defense's attempts to dismiss the case, saying he knowingly and willfully broke...
Iran plans to evade sanctions with cryptocurrency
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29 October, 2020

Iran plans to evade sanctions with cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and the Iranian Ministry of Energy have amended laws so that Iran can use

Rogue regimes embracing crypto to evade sanctions
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3 March, 2020

Rogue regimes embracing crypto to evade sanctions

Unfortunately, not all foreign states are using cryptocurrencies for reputable purposes.
Iranian leader urges the country to use crypto to evade sanctions
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29 February, 2020

Iranian leader urges the country to use crypto to evade sanctions

The Iranian general urged the nation to seek more sophisticated measures to counter the mounting international sanctions, including the use...
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