International

Sanctions

US Sanctions Iranian, Russian Entities for Election Interference

By Editors | 04/01/2025

OFAC said affiliates of Iran’s IRGC and Russia’s GRU aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the 2024 US election

AML / KYC

Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2025

No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.

Sanctions

BIS Proposes Rule to Address Foreign Threats in Commercial Drone Market

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The proposed rule seeks to safeguard the supply chain for unmanned aircraft systems or drones against foreign adversarial influences.

Sanctions

South Korea Imposes Sanctions Against DPRK IT Workers

By Editors | 03/01/2025

The sanctions target IT workers who have been earning foreign currency for the North Korean government

Crypto / Digital Assets

Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro

By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Russian Judge for Jailing Human Rights Activist

By Editors | 03/01/2025

Olesya Mendeleeva is the first judge in Russia to find a defendant guilty under Russia’s war censorship laws.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Taxonomy Version 3 Takes Effect Following Revisions

By Editors | 02/01/2025

Version 3 of the ASEAN Taxonomy was revised before it took effect to provide greater clarity on the two new focus sectors.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Billionaire Founder of Georgia’s Ruling Party

By Editors | 31/12/2024

The US said Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Georgian Dream party have “eroded democratic institutions” and “enabled human rights abuses”

Sanctions

Russia Already Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade Transactions – Reports

By Editors | 30/12/2024

Russian Finance Minister said bitcoin  is already being used in foreign trade transactions as part of a new “experimental regime”.