Government Official Says Zimbabwe Currently Gathering Views on Cryptocurrencies

An official with the Zimbabwean government recently confirmed the country’s administration is currently gathering views about cryptocurrencies from knowledgeable persons. Government’s Lingering Concerns Charles Wekwete, who is the head of the e-government unit, suggested that the country will only adopt a formal position on cryptocurrencies once the consultation process is complete. According to a Sunday … Read more

US Treasury Sanctions 2nd Cryptocurrency Exchange, Seizes $6.1 Million

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a second cryptocurrency exchange “for facilitating financial transactions for ransomware actors.” Two ransomware operators have also been sanctioned and $6.1 million in funds were seized. US Treasury Sanctions Another Cryptocurrency Exchange The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Monday that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned … Read more