Sanctions

Russia’s Gazprombank suggests slowing down digital ruble launch fearing losses for commercial banks
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12 February, 2023

Russia’s Gazprombank suggests slowing down digital ruble launch fearing losses for commercial banks

The digital ruble has received heightened attention as the government intends to use it to circumvent economic sanctions imposed on...
US flags BTC, ETH wallets linked to Russian sanctions evasion network
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4 February, 2023

US flags BTC, ETH wallets linked to Russian sanctions evasion network

OFAC blacklists the BTC and ETH addresses operated by Jonatan and Vladimirovich Zimenkov, both facing allegations of running a Russian...
Russia studying CBDCs for cross-border payments amid tightening sanctions
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13 January, 2023

Russia studying CBDCs for cross-border payments amid tightening sanctions

Efforts to launch the digital ruble are already in place, with testing client-to-business (C2B) operations by selected financial institutions scheduled...
Kraken’s $362,000 sanctions settlement spells trouble for Binance
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30 November, 2022

Kraken’s $362,000 sanctions settlement spells trouble for Binance

The settlement relates to 826 transactions worth $1,680,577.10 which were processed by Kraken on behalf of individuals located in Iran,...
Russia exploring integrating digital assets into its financial system: central bank
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10 November, 2022

Russia exploring integrating digital assets into its financial system: central bank

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR)’s report delved into digital asset regulations, retail investor protection, and other facets as it...
US: 5 Russians, 2 Venezuelans charged with evading sanctions using virtual currencies
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23 October, 2022

US: 5 Russians, 2 Venezuelans charged with evading sanctions using virtual currencies

Seven people alleged to be criminal enablers of Russian oligarchs could land three decades in the U.S. jail over charges...
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