As international sanctions intensify, Russia is turning to cryptocurrencies for payment and financial stability. This shift comes due to the increasing difficulties moving money across borders and a […]
Russia Reevaluates Cryptocurrency Rules Amidst Sanctions Pressure
In response to sweeping Western sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the Bank of Russia is exploring ways to ease restrictions on cryptocurrencies. Vladimir Chistyukhin, […]
Venezuela Tightens Crypto Crackdown Following U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela’s government, under President Nicolás Maduro, is intensifying its efforts to restrict crypto activities and silence dissent following recent U.S. sanctions. This crackdown has resulted in the detention […]
UK Dismantles Billionaire Stablecoin Laundering Scheme Supporting Russia’s War Effort
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken down a massive, billion-dollar operation that illegally laundered money to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. The investigation, codenamed Operation Destabilise, […]
Russia’s Crypto Gambit: A Lifeline Amid Sanctions or a Short-Term Solution?
Russia is grappling with crippling sanctions that have isolated it from global finance. As Western banking systems are inaccessible, cryptocurrencies, once dismissed as speculative and risky, are emerging […]
UK Seizes Record $32.6 Million in Crypto as part of Major Russia Sanctions Crackdown
In a groundbreaking move, UK authorities have seized a staggering $32.6 million in cryptocurrency and cash as part of an aggressive crackdown on sanctions evasion linked to Russia. […]
Amid Sanctions and Dollar Tension, Iran Pushes BRICS to Embrace Crypto for Trade
Facing renewed sanctions restricting access to global financial systems, Iran is accelerating its push for crypto-based trade. Officials highlight digital assets as a tool for circumventing traditional payment […]
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil Imports, Shifting Geopolitical Dynamics
In 2025, President Trump’s administration implemented new sanctions against Venezuela, specifically targeting the nation’s oil sector. These tariffs impose a 25% penalty on countries importing Venezuelan oil, aimed […]
U.S. Sanctions Prince Group, Targeting Crypto Fraud Worth Billions
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Justice, collaborating with UK authorities, have imposed sanctions on Cambodia’s Prince Group and its chairman Chen Zhi for their alleged […]
South Korea Re-evaluates Sanctions Policy Amidst U.S. Actions Targeting North Korea
Following the U.S.’s new sanctions targeting North Korea for using stolen cryptocurrency to finance its nuclear and missile programs, South Korea is considering revisiting its sanctions policy. Vice […]
Australia Targets North Korea’s Cybercrime Networks in New Sanctions
The Australian government has implemented financial sanctions and travel bans against four entities and an individual accused of involvement in cybercrime to fund North Korea’s illegal weapons programs. […]
U.S. Treasury Targets North Korea’s Crypto Laundering Network
The U.S. Treasury has intensified its efforts to dismantle North Korea’s illicit financial operations, focusing on individuals and entities involved in laundering stolen cryptocurrency. The new sanctions are […]
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Crypto Network, Cutting Off Funds for Nuclear Weapons Program
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and two entities linked to North Korea’s cryptocurrency network that were allegedly used for illicit money laundering activities. […]
US Tightens Crypto Sanctions on North Korea: Targeting Financial Links to Nuclear Weapons Program
As Bitcoin prices fell amid a decline in the broader US market, dropping below $100,800, investor concerns remain about potential further dips. The spotlight falls on new sanctions […]
Cryptocurrency: A Weapon Against Sanctions
Economic sanctions are becoming the silent weapon used by powerful nations to pressure adversaries, aiming to deter and punish without resorting to direct conflict. However, these tools can […]