Key Takeaways U.S. Senate PSI flags USDT as a key liquidity rail for Iran in 1 new report. GCC VASPs face higher sanctions risks as USDT links complicate 24/7 screening. Soham Jethani says UAE VASPs […]
Key Takeaways Japan froze Garantex on Oct. 2, adding crypto to a broader Russia sanctions package. Elliptic says Garantex processed over $60 billion after U.S. sanctions landed in 2022. Treasury says Garantex staff shifted customer […]
Summary OFAC designated 10 targets in a Tren de Aragua ATM jackpotting scheme that stole at least $40.73 million from U.S. financial institutions. The network used cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds. The scheme’s alleged leader, […]
Key Takeaways A Senate report examined 846 sanctioned crypto addresses, alleging that Tether’s USDT plays a central role in Iran’s shadow banking network. Tether pushed back against the allegations, pointing to nearly $550 million in […]
Key Takeaways OFAC designated Bitbank, its developer, and three Zanjani associates. Treasury alleges Zanjani used Bitbank to move hundreds of millions in bitcoin to the IRGC. U.S. persons generally cannot transact with the newly blocked […]
Summary As part of the Treasury’s newly launched Operation Economic Outcast, OFAC issued a first-ever sectoral determination covering Iran’s digital assets sector. OFAC additionally set forth detailed guidance on the sanctions risks of paying “tolls” […]
Summary U.S. authorities have sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a major Chinese-language illicit marketplace that connects criminal networks with money laundering, scam infrastructure, stolen data, and other illicit services. Chainalysis findings shows DPRK-linked actors moved tens of […]
Key Takeaways Iran’s crypto activity hit roughly $10 billion in 2025 as trade is increasingly moving onchain in 2026. CCAF puts Iran at 0.12% of global bitcoin hashrate, far below Elliptic’s 4.5% estimate. Bessent’s Aug. […]
Key Takeaways Bessent says the Treasury plans to sanction another bank this week. Banque Misr UAE shows how FinCEN can target indirect access. Digital assets expand the campaign beyond conventional banking. How Treasury Uses Dollar […]
Key Takeaways OFAC can sanction foreign parties operating in Iran’s crypto sector. A shadow fleet broker processed over $100 million in crypto payments. Treasury blocked crypto wallets tied to Iran’s intelligence ministry hackers. OFAC Opens […]
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