U.S. Treasury sanctions another widespread cyber-scam hub, Xinbi Guarantee
Chinese-language platform Xinbi is accused of operating on crypto transactions as it offered services to other criminal networks.
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US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses in latest enforcement action
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added 134 crypto wallet addresses to its ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) sanctions entry on Wednesday, including 131 Tron addresses and 3 Monero addresses. The TRON wallets received more than $1.4 million since 2023 and sent more than $880,000,… Read More
UK sanctions Huobi and ruble stablecoin issuer in crackdown on Russia crypto networks
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on a group of cryptocurrency exchanges, payment firms and individuals accused of helping Russia evade Western restrictions and finance its war in Ukraine, including crypto exchange Huobi. The sanctions package from the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office targets… Read More
A Russian stablecoin built to dodge sanctions says it can survive even if they're lifted
A7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep it relevant even if geopolitical tensions ease.
Elliptic flags Russia-linked crypto exchanges over sanctions exposure risks
Several Russian-linked crypto exchanges continue to allow transactions linked to sanctioned entities, according to a report published Friday by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The report outlines how certain platforms enable users to convert rubles into cryptocurrencies, transfer funds across borders outside traditional banking channels, and… Read More