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OFAC to Begin Sanctioning Companies Facilitating Ransomware Payments
The OFAC may begin sanctioning US nationals and institutions that help facilitate payments in a ransomware attack.
OFAC Designates Nordic Resistance Movement as SDGT
OFAC sanctions Nordic Resistance Movement for violent extremism and crypto-funded terrorism.
OFAC Sanctions Russian UAV Developer KB Vostok Amid Ukraine Conflict
OFAC imposes sanctions on Russian drone developer KB Vostok, linked to Ukraine invasion, disrupting Russia’s military supply chain.
OFAC Sanctions Russian Exchange Cryptex and Facilitator UAPS, FinCEN Targets PM2BTC
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC designates Russian exchange Cryptex and facilitator UAPS, while FinCEN names PM2BTC a primary money laundering concern.
U.S. Sanctions Iran-Based Administrator for Darknet Marketplace Fentanyl Sales
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned an Iran-based darknet marketplace administrator for facilitating global fentanyl sales, highlighting the extensive use of cryptocurrencies in illegal drug trades.
OFAC Targets Aeza Group for Enabling Cybercrime with Bulletproof Hosting
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned Aeza Group for providing hosting services that facilitate ransomware and cybercrime, marking a significant move against global cybercrime infrastructure.
U.S. Treasury Targets Russian Crypto Economy with Sanctions on A7A5 and Exchanges
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has imposed sanctions on Russian crypto economy players, including Garantex, Grinex, and the A7A5 token, aiming to curb sanction evasion efforts.
OFAC Targets Chinese Firm and Bitcoin Address in Opioid Trafficking Crackdown
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctions Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co. and a Bitcoin address linked to opioid trafficking as part of a joint effort with the DEA and FBI.
OFAC Cracks Down on Iranian Crypto Network Laundering $100M
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned Iranian financial facilitators for laundering $100 million in oil proceeds through cryptocurrencies, impacting Iran's military funding.
Tether Says Will Not Block Tornado Cash until it is Directed by Authorities
Tether has affirmed it will not be blockchain addresses linked to Tornado Cash unless explicitly asked to do so by the government.
US Treasury Fines Bittrex Exchange $29m for Multi-Year Sanctions Violation
The United States Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has fined Bittrex $29 million due to failure to prevent individuals in sanctioned jurisdictions from using its platform.
FinCEN Issues Alert to Counter Financing to Hamas and its Terrorist Activities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist organization Hamas. The alert comes in the wake of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which was funded through various means, including virtual currency.