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US Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers

January 03, 2025
U.S. Department of State
Russian Companies Reportedly Using Crypto for International Payments
Cryptocurrency // December 26, 2024

Russian businesses are reportedly using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls
Cybersecurity // December 10, 2024

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played a role in an April 2020 compromise of about 81,000 firewalls owned by thousands of businesses worldwide. Get the Full...

Lawmakers Question US Banking Relationship With Hong Kong
Bank Regulation // November 25, 2024

Two U.S. lawmakers reportedly want the country to rethink its banking relationship with Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Russia Calls on BRICS Countries to ‘Ring Fence’ New Cross-Border Payments Network
Cross-border Payments // October 11, 2024

Russia reportedly aims to create a new system for cross-border payments between BRICS countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Auto Verification of Bank Account Owners Is Key to Sanctions Compliance

May 27, 2022
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US Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers

January 03, 2025
The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, which is a People’s Republic of China (PRC) government contractor, saying the company was involved in malicious botnet operations targeting U.S. victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Russian Companies Reportedly Using Crypto for International Payments

December 26, 2024
Russian businesses are reportedly using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls

December 10, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played a role in an April...

Lawmakers Question US Banking Relationship With Hong Kong

November 25, 2024
Two U.S. lawmakers reportedly want the country to rethink its banking relationship with Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...