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AML / KYC
Man Jailed for Attempting to Help DPRK Evade Sanctions with Crypto
By Editors | 14/04/2022
The DOJ says known hacker Virgil Griffith was developing crypto infrastructure in North Korea and attempting to broker introductions to service providers to facilitate sanctions evasion.
AML / KYC
Crypto Firms and Sanctions: Five Tools for Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2022
Sanctions screening starts with effective KYC, says Refinitiv’s Neil Vaz, pointing to five “universal tools” crypto firms need to ensure compliance.
AML / KYC
EU Approves Russian Coal Ban, Australia Adds Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2022
The EU approved bans on Russian coal imports, high-tech exports, port access, and more banks. Australia has sanctioned 67 more individuals.
AML / KYC
US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022
OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.
AML / KYC
US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.
AML / KYC
Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests
By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022
Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.
AML / KYC
US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022
US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.
AML / KYC
Japan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022
Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.
AML / KYC
US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business
By Editors | 30/03/2022
The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.
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