OFAC
OFAC Sanctions Russian Nationals Ilya Andreevich Gambashidze and Nikolai Aleksandrovich Tupikin for Facilitating Disinformation on Behalf of the Government of Russia, Funds Frozen by Tether
OFAC sanctioned two Russian nationals for facilitating disinformation on behalf of the Russian government.
U.S. Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad.io for Role in North Korean Laundering Activities
OFAC has sanctioned crypto mixer Sinbad for its role in North Korean laundering activities, following last year's takedown of Tornado Cash and Blender.io. This action demonstrates a significant crackdown on state-sponsored cybercrime.
OFAC Sanctions Gaza-based MSB Buy Cash with Crypto Ties to Hamas Following Terror Attack Against Israel
Chainalysis analyzes the OFAC sanctions designation of Buy Cash and its alleged Hamas ties following the attack on Israel. On-chain evidence and what FIs should screen.
OFAC Sanctions Network Involved in China-based Manufacturing of Fentanyl and Other Drugs, Highlights Related Cryptocurrency Addresses
October 2023: OFAC sanctions several associated with a China-based fentanyl trafficking ring that used cryptocurrencies like BTC and USDT-TRX.
OFAC Sanctions Mexican and Colombian Nationals Involved in Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Trafficking and Money Laundering Via Cryptocurrency
OFAC sanctioned individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking into the U.S. on behalf of Sinaloa Cartel, one of whom used an ETH address.
The U.S. and U.K. Sanction 11 Members of Russia-based Ransomware Group Trickbot
U.S. and U.K. agencies announced sanctions against 11 members of Russian cybercrime group Trickbot, which has ties to many ransomware strains.
OFAC Sanctions Several ISIS and Al-Qaeda Operatives in Maldives, Highlights Crypto Address Controlled by SDN Ali Shafiu
OFAC sanctioned several Maldives-based individuals and entities for Al-Qaeda and ISIS activity, including one with an active crypto address.
OFAC and South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanction Entities Associated with North Korean Hacking and IT Worker Crypto Payment Schemes
OFAC sanctioned Chinyong IT and employee for placing North Korean IT workers in overseas roles, funneling money back to DPRK via crypto.
OFAC Sanctions Dubai-based Financial Services Firm and CEO for Role in Russian Sanctions Evasion, Includes Crypto Address as SDN Identifier
OFAC sanctioned John Hanafin and Dubai-based firm Huriya for helping Russian nationals move assets abroad. Read here for the crypto angle.
United States Sanctions and Charges Russia-based Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev
Mikhail Matveev is a Russia-based ransomware developer sanctioned by OFAC and charged by the DOJ in May 2023. Read to learn more.
Fraud Shop Genesis Market Shut Down in International Law Enforcement Operation, Sanctioned by OFAC
Notorious fraud shop Genesis Market was shut down by law enforcement and sanctioned by OFAC in April 2023. Read to learn more.
Crypto Donations Provide Fast Relief for Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
"Cryptocurrency has been a major factor in helping people in humanitarian crises, as it has brought millions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. Read more here."
The U.S. and U.K. Sanction Members of Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang
The United States and the United Kingdom sanctioned seven individuals associated with the Russia-based cybercrime gang Trickbot.
How 2022’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Sanctions Designations Affected Crypto Crime
We look at how OFAC’s cryptocurrency sanctions strategy has evolved over time, examine the types of entities sanctioned so far, and analyze the impact.
OFAC Sanctions Internet-based Suppliers of Illicit Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs
3 individuals and 9 entities associated with darknet marketplaces and websites selling illicit synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, were sanctioned.
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