Sanctions


Policy

US Treasury Sanctions Russian Paramilitary Group Crowdfunding Ukraine War With Crypto

“Task Force Rusich” raised thousands of dollars in crypto to resupply soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

An image from a Telegram group linked to the sanctioned entities. (Telegram/@rusichdshrg)

Policy

US Treasury Blacklists Several More Bitcoin Addresses Allegedly Tied to Iran Ransomware Attacks

The sanctions watchdog agency added several bitcoin addresses allegedly used in ransomware attacks to its blacklist.

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Policy

US Treasury Explains How Americans Can Recover Crypto Locked in Tornado Cash

The Treasury's sanctions watchdog added Tornado Cash to its blacklist last month.

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Policy

Crypto Investor Paradigm Argues Infrastructure Providers Should Not Be Subject to US Treasury Sanctions

The firm laid out a legal argument against Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions targeting base layer participants such as miners and validators.

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Videos

US Treasury Sued for Sanctioning Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash

Six crypto users, including Coinbase employees, are suing the U.S. Treasury Department for blacklisting Tornado Cash last month, claiming the department’s sanctions watchdog overstepped its authority in prohibiting all American persons from interacting with the privacy tool. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential outcomes.

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Policy

Russia Exploring Stablecoin Settlements With Friendly Nations: Report

President Vladimir Putin had signed a law banning digital payments earlier this summer.

The State Duma, the Parliament building of the Russian Federation (Getty Images)

Policy

UK Crypto Firms Must Now Report Sanctions Breaches, Freeze Accounts

The U.S. and European Union have also extended sanctions rules to crypto since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave way to heightened concerns over the use of digital assets to circumvent restrictions.

The U.K. Treasury has ordered crypto companies to report suspected sanctions violations. (Getty Images)

Opinion

O descumprimento do Tornado Cash do Tether é menos corajoso do que você pensa

O maior emissor de stablecoin do mundo T congelará endereços contaminados, por enquanto.

1989 Tiananmen Square protest. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

La non conformità del Tornado Cash di Tether è meno coraggiosa di quanto pensi

Il più grande emittente di stablecoin al mondo T congelerà gli indirizzi contaminati, per ora.

1989 Tiananmen Square protest. (Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)