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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
Filip De Mott
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US sanctions 4 Ukrainians accused of working with Russian spy agencies to overthrow Ukraine's government
The Treasury accused the four Ukrainians of having "engaged in Russian government-directed influenc…
Sonam Sheth,John Haltiwanger
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Russia-China trade payments are facing months of delays as sanction fear creates a banking shortage
Secondary sanctions are discouraging Chinese banks from working with Moscow, placing pressure on on…
Filip De Mott
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Treasury Department warns banks to be 'vigilant' of Russian oligarchs and government officials using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions
The US Treasury sent out an alert to banks, casinos, and jewelry companies on Monday that outlined …
Hannah Towey
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The US is preparing to sanction companies providing technology and intelligence services for Russia's military, a report says
The new sanctions would ban Russia from acquiring goods and services that have both civil and milit…