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Treasury Asks Congress for Stronger Crypto Sanction Powers
Treasury Asks Congress for Stronger Crypto Sanction Powers
April 09, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury Department wants more tools to curb terror financing. Deputy Secretary Adewale O. Adeyemo is due to testify before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday (April...

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UK and US Investigate $20 Billion in Crypto Transfers to Russia
UK and US Investigate $20 Billion in Crypto Transfers to Russia
March 28, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Authorities are reportedly investigating billions in cryptocurrency transfers that moved through a Russia-based exchange. The probe into the $20 billion-plus payments is part of efforts by...

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US Imposes Sanctions on 13 Russia-Linked Crypto FinTechs
US Imposes Sanctions on 13 Russia-Linked Crypto FinTechs
March 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. has sanctioned 13 Russia-linked FinTechs for allegedly using cryptocurrency to evade bans. “Russia is increasingly turning to alternative payment mechanisms to circumvent U.S....

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Iran Reportedly Used UK Banking Giants to Avoid Sanctions
Iran Reportedly Used UK Banking Giants to Avoid Sanctions
February 04, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Iran reportedly used two of Great Britain’s largest banks to get around sanctions. Santander UK and Lloyds provided accounts to front companies owned by sanctioned Iranian petrochemical companies, the...

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Western Union Sees Digital Transactions Grow but Revenues Decline
Western Union Sees Digital Transactions Grow but Revenues Decline
May 02, 2023  |  Earnings

Western Union is seeing growth in the number of digital transactions. During the quarter ended March 31, the firm recorded 7% growth in the number...

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Report: Russians Find US Payments Sanctions Hard to Sidestep
Report: Russians Find US Payments Sanctions Hard to Sidestep
April 09, 2023  |  Payment Methods

One year after the world sanctioned their country, Russians have gotten creative in finding payment solutions. That’s according to a report Sunday (April 9) by...

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Wells Fargo Fined $97.8 Million for Sanctions-Related Violations
Wells Fargo Fined $97.8 Million for Sanctions-Related Violations
March 30, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Wells Fargo has been fined $97.8 million for sanctions-related violations from 2010 to 2015. The bank reached settlements of $67.8 million with the Federal Reserve...

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JPMorgan, Citi and Others Keep Russia Ties Open at US Request
JPMorgan, Citi and Others Keep Russia Ties Open at US Request
November 07, 2022  |  Banking

Aiming to keep money flowing in the global economy even as it enforces sanctions against some Russian targets, the United States federal government has reportedly...

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Russian Financial Regulators Explore Cross-Border Crypto Payments
Russian Financial Regulators Explore Cross-Border Crypto Payments
September 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russian authorities are working on a way to use cryptocurrencies for settlements with other nations amid the sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine war. The country’s...

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