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The US has accused a Russian crypto entrepreneur of money laundering and evading sanctions, according to a report.

OFAC targets Funnull Technology Inc. and its administrator for enabling ‘pig butchering’ investment scams, while FBI issues advisory with technical details

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on a Philippines-based technology firm and its alleged administrator for providing services to thousands of crypto scam websites, resulting in over $200 million in losses.

An analysis of the unintended consequences of trade barriers and sanctions, drawing historical parallels between Napoleon’s Continental System and current US-China trade dynamics.

Emily Nicolle examines the changing landscape surrounding Tornado Cash, the cryptocurrency mixer, and its place in the evolving crypto environment.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is probing Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, to determine if they are attempting to circumvent U.S. restrictions.

Tether, a stablecoin, has blocked digital wallets on the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, leading to a suspension of operations after the exchange was sanctioned by the EU.

Russian oil companies are increasingly using Tether to facilitate cross-border transactions, circumventing Western sanctions and establishing a more independent payment system.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned sanctions imposed by OFAC on a decentralized cryptocurrency mixing service.

Russian lawmakers have passed a bill allowing businesses to use cryptocurrencies in international trade, aiming to circumvent Western sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. The law, expected to take effect in September, represents a significant shift in Russia’s financial strategy.