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Sanctions-hit Russia is rushing to set up payment systems, including crypto, to make trading easier
Russia is facing so many issues with its international trade payments that it's shifting its previo…
Huileng Tan
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The US expands sanctions against Russia-friendly institutions as Treasury chief Janet Yellen says the Kremlin is 'desperate' for outside help
The Kremlin is "desperate for access to the outside world," Janet Yellen said, announcing new sanct…
Filip De Mott
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One of Rusisa's biggest automakers said it's struggling under Western sanctions after frontline complaints that its vehicles are falling apart
A former top official complained of constant leaks, a gearshift lever falling off, unusually low mi…
Matthew Loh
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Russia sees 'decades' of Western economic sanctions ahead, official says
Russia sees "decades" of Western sanctions ahead, a foreign ministry official said. The country is …
Kelly Cloonan
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North Korean hackers are laundering millions worth of crypto through a sanctioned 'mixer'
North Korea-backed hackers are using a mixer sanctioned by the US to launder funds stolen in a hack…
Yuheng Zhan
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Russian banks are grappling with liquidity issues as US sanctions choke supply of yuan
Yuan availiability is shriveling up in Russia as US sanctions have pushed Chinese lenders away from…
Filip De Mott
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The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's war machine — and says more are coming
The US Treasury and State Department issued 400 sanctions on individuals and entities still support…
Filip De Mott
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The US and the UK are reportedly looking into $20 billion of crypto payments that may have helped Moscow evade sanctions
Authorities are looking into $20 billion worth of transactions on a Russian crypto exchange, Bloomb…
Yuheng Zhan
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Some Chinese banks are so fearful of sanctions that they're returning payments for goods that have reached Russia, report says
The US Treasury and State Department recently announced fresh restrictions against 400 people and e…
Huileng Tan
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Cryptocurrencies pose a threat to effectively enforcing sanctions, says US Treasury Department
Left unchecked, "these digital assets and payments systems could harm the efficacy of our sanctions…
Carla Mozée
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The US may target Russia's access to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as possible further sanctions amid Ukraine war
The possible sanctions would likely target crypto exchanges transacting with blacklisted Russian ba…
Natasha Dailey
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New US sanctions take aim at Iran's 'sprawling' network of shadow banks fueling Russian and Houthi operations
Nearly 50 entities and individuals were sanctioned on Tuesday for funding an illicit network in Ira…
Filip De Mott
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The US Treasury issued its first-ever sanctions against a crypto exchange for aiding ransomware attacks
An analysis of transactions of Suex showed that over 40% were associated with illicit actors, the T…
Isabelle Lee
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Binance was slapped with a $4.3 billion fine because it let groups like Hamas and ISIS receive funds: Treasury Department
"Can barely buy an AK-47 with 600 bucks," a Binance compliance staffer told his boss in 2019, per r…
Kai Xiang Teo,Matthew Loh
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Dollar dominance is stronger because of sanctions, not weaker, says former Treasury official
"Over the long term, US sanctions are a key pillar of, not a threat to, dollar dominance," former T…
Filip De Mott
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Russia could turn to investment advisors to evade sanctions, prompting more US scrutiny into the industry, Treasury Department says
Russia's richest could turn to hedge funds and private equity to avoid sanctions, the WSJ reported.…
Brian Evans
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Half of Russia's sanctioned oil tankers are now standing idle
Of the 50 tankers sanctioned by the US since October, 21 are now idle, no longer trading Russian cr…
Filip De Mott
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A US Treasury official has warned crypto exchanges that help Russia skirt sanctions: 'We will come, and we will find you'
The US will track down and hold to account crypto exchanges and anyone else who helps Russia sidest…
Adam Morgan McCarthy
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Russian ruble loses key lifeline as US sanctions target Putin's $140 billion gold stockpile
Sales by Russia of its gold holdings could help bolster the value of the beleaguered ruble.
Carla Mozée
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Sanctions are squeezing Russia, turning up its dependence on China and 'rogue' states, think tank says
Sanctions are working as Moscow is relying on North Korea, Iran, and China to stay afloat, think ta…