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UK Sanctions Strike Russia-Linked Crypto Networks in Sweeping Crackdown
Crypto exchanges face new U.K. enforcement pressure after Britain targeted Russia-linked sanctions-evasion networks using digital assets. The package names 18 exchanges, banks, payment providers, corporate entities, and individuals tied to crypto and financial channels. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26 a sanctions package aimed at crypto routes used to … Read more
US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk
OFAC warned that digital asset payments tied to Strait of Hormuz passage can create sanctions exposure. The alert says digital assets do not reduce legal risk for maritime firms, financial institutions, insurers, or counterparties. Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll … Read more
Chainalysis: EU’s New Sanctions on Russia Mark ‘a New Era’ of Crypto Enforcement
The blockchain intelligence agency highlighted that the recently issued sanctions package against Russia was perhaps the most comprehensive crypto-focused action by the EU, targeting the whole Russian cryptocurrency sector rather than individual actors, including the digital ruble in full and the RUBx token. Key Takeaways: The EU launched its 20th sanctions package, strictly targeting the … Read more
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT With OFAC and US Law Enforcement
Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT across two blockchain addresses on April 23, 2026, acting on information shared by U.S. authorities tied to unlawful conduct. Key Takeaways: Tether froze $344 million in USDT on April 23, 2026, in coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement. Tether has supported over 2,300 global cases, freezing … Read more
UK Moves to Dissolve Zedxion Crypto Exchange Over IRGC Sanctions Links
UK Companies House has initiated compulsory strike-off proceedings against Zedxion Exchange Ltd, a UK-registered cryptocurrency platform accused by the US Treasury of processing around $1 billion in funds linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Britain’s corporate registry moved swiftly on or around 18 March 2026 to dissolve Zedxion Exchange Ltd under section 1002A … Read more
Binance Wins Second US Court Battle as Terror Claims Dismissed
Two U.S. federal courts have thrown out terrorism-related lawsuits targeting Binance, dismissing claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the cryptocurrency exchange. US Courts Deliver Double Blow to Terror Claims Against Binance — Crypto Legal War Takes New Turn The latest ruling came from a U.S. federal court in Alabama, which dismissed all claims filed … Read more
11 US Senators Urge Treasury, DOJ to Probe Binance Over Iran Sanctions Risks
Senate Democrats are urging a federal probe into Binance over alleged sanctions and anti-money laundering violations, intensifying scrutiny of the crypto exchange amid concerns its compliance failures could pose serious U.S. national security risks. Senate Democrats Demand Binance Sanctions Probe U.S. senators sent a letter to the Treasury and Justice Departments on Feb. 27, urging … Read more
Crypto Millions Finance Sale of Stolen US Trade Secrets, Treasury Says
The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian exploit broker network accused of trafficking stolen U.S. trade secrets and government cyber tools for cryptocurrency, marking the first use of a key intellectual property law to counter escalating national security threats. Treasury Sanctions Crypto-Funded Exploit Ring Trading Stolen US Cyber Tools The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced … Read more
Elliptic Report Highlights Key Crypto Exchanges Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion
A new Elliptic investigation identifies five major cryptocurrency platforms enabling Russian entities to bypass international sanctions through sophisticated wallet obfuscation and shared infrastructure. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic released a report detailing how exchanges including Bitpapa, ABCeX, Exmo, Rapira, and Aifory Pro serve as critical pipelines for Russian capital flight. These services allow for the conversion … Read more