Sanctions

AML / KYC

HSBC Suspends Investment Services for Russian Clients in Hong Kong

By Editors | 18/10/2022

HSBC has reportedly sent a letter to most of its Russian retail clients in Hong Kong saying it is unable to provide them investment services because of sanctions imposed by the EU.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Facing 2nd Lawsuit Over Tornado Cash Sanctions

By Editors | 14/10/2022

Think tank Coin Center argues that the Tornado Cash sanctions harm US citizens and their ability to transact privately using the Ethereum network.

Sanctions

US Blocks Export of Computing Chips to China

By Editors | 12/10/2022

The export controls are aimed at preventing the transfer of advanced technology to China’s military, intelligence and security services.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Penalises Crypto Exchange Bittrex $29mn

By Editors | 12/10/2022

OFAC and FinCEN took joint action for sanctions screening failures and violations of AML and SAR reporting requirements.

AML / KYC

US Targets Fuel Procurement Network in Latest DPRK Sanctions

By Editors | 11/10/2022

The sanctions are against two Singapore companies, a Marshall Islands entity, and two individuals for illicit ship-to-ship transfers to deliver fuel to North Korea.

AML / KYC

US Says Hong Kong Risks Becoming Haven for Sanctioned Russians

By Editors | 11/10/2022

The warning came days after Hong Kong indicated it would not pursue action against a superyacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch that docked in the city.

AML / KYC

LME Considers Banning Russian Metals from Warehouses

By Editors | 08/10/2022

Even without direct sanctions, a significant number of metals consumers are expressing an unwillingness to accept Russian metal in 2023, LME says.

AML / KYC

European Council Adopts Eighth Russia Sanctions Package

By Editors | 06/10/2022

The package completely bans the provision of crypto wallets, accounts, or custody services to Russian nationals and entities, among other measures.

AML / KYC

Australian Regulators Propose Measures to Address De-Banking

By Editors | 04/10/2022

A CFR policy paper provides four recommendations to address de‑banking of fintechs, crypto exchanges and remittance firms.