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SIX Fines Swissquote CHF 75K for Violation of Ad hoc Publicity Rule

  • The enforcement penalizes a June 16, 2021 press release distribution by Swissquote.
  • Swissquote says the sanction was reduced from CHF 125K for being less severe.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Russia-Ukraine War: EU Completely Forbids Crypto Payments from Russia

  • The crypto ban is one of several new 'hard-hitting' measures of the EU against Russia.
  • The bloc banned seven Russian banks from accessing SWIFT earlier in March.
by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

The United States Blacklisted Tornado Cash, the Crypto Industry Reacts

  • The OFAC figures regarding money laundering on Tornado Cash may be inaccurate.
  • Shapeshift CEO and Founder, Erik Voorhees calls for MakerDao to unwind USDC collaterals.
by Matti Williamson
News

US Government Sanctions Major Crypto Miner BitRiver

  • The crypto miner is based in Switzerland.
  • BitRiver is one of the largest data center service providers in the industry.
by Felipe Erazo
News

US, Germany Sanction Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra, Seize Bitcoins

  • It is the largest darknet marketplace in terms of annual turnover.
  • They also blocked over a hundred linked BTC addresses.
by Arnab Shome
Thought Leaders

Regulators Looking to Tighten Sanctions - Should They Target Crypto?

  • The question of whether crypto are a sanction-evading tool couldn't come at a worse time.
by Pangolin
News

Japan to Fine Crypto Exchanges for Violating Russia Sanctions

  • The exchange executives might face prison time for non-compliance.
  • But, crypto exchanges around the world are divided on banning Russian addresses.
by Arnab Shome
Institutional FX

UK Sanctions 5 Russian Banks and Three High-Net Worth Individuals

  • The sanctions come in response to Russia sending troops to Donetsk.
  • The US is expected to announce its sanctions within hours.
by Matti Williamson
CryptoCurrency

Are Rogue Countries Turning to Crypto for Sanctions Relief?

  • Sanction-evading crypto use on the rise
by Amy Day
News

Following US-Iran Tensions, Is BTC Really a 'Safe Haven'?

  • Tension between Iran and the United States earlier this month caused a spike in the price of Bitcoin--or did it?
by Rachel McIntosh
News

US Congressman Calls for Crypto Ban Citing Concern Over Sanctions

  • A comprehensive ban is unlikely to ever actually pass--but the proposal of one could spur some legislative activity.
by Rachel McIntosh
Regulation

Evrofinance Access to MOEX FX Markets Restricted after US Sanctions

  • Evrofinance Mosnarbank will still retain access to MOEX markets but its FX operations will be restricted.
by Celeste Skinner
Prime Brokerage

BCS Launches Prime Platform for Russian Capital Markets

  • Potential further sanctions against Russia could be just around the corner, further lowering capital market demand.
by Celeste Skinner
Regulation

Societe Generale to Pay €1.2 Billion in Penalties to US Authorities

  • The bank expects to settle its international sanction violations in the coming weeks.
by Celeste Skinner
News

Iran Progresses Towards National Cryptocurrency with Finished Draft

  • Iranians have sent $2.5 billion out of the country to buy cryptocurrencies.
by Simon Golstein
News

Ailing Turkish Lira Gets Bitcoin Fans Excited

  • Excitement not entirely backed up by numbers, but shows that at least idealism is alive and kicking .
by Simon Golstein
Brokers

New US Sanctions Will Shut Down Iranian Market for Good

  • Yesterday’s pledge from Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iranian deal, will make life difficult for brokers
by Victor Golovtchenko
News

Iranians Buying Billions in Cryptocurrency as Trump Revokes Nuclear Deal

  • This is despite the government sending mixed messages as to its support of the industry.
by Simon Golstein
News

Axis of Corruption: Will Crypto Propaganda “Solve” National Crises?

  • Venezuela, North Korea and other pariah states turn to cryptocurrency as a way to pacify their desperate populations.
by Rachel McIntosh
News

Resident of Crimea, Cuba, Syria, or North Korea? You're Banned From Bittrex

  • Russian customers of the cryptocurrency exchange have nothing to worry about, unless they live in Crimea.
by Simon Golstein
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