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U.K. Sanctions 18 Entities and Persons for Evading Russian Trade Blockades
The U.K. has sanctioned 18 crypto entities and individuals , including HTX, for using digital assets to help Russia bypass international trade blockades.
EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package Signals a New Era of Crypto-Specific Enforcement
The EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia represents a significant doctrinal shift: for the first time, crypto assets are a primary target.
Sanctioned Russia-Linked Exchange Grinex Suspends Operations Following Alleged Cyberattack
Grinex, the sanctioned successor to Garantex, suspended operations following a claimed $13.7 million cyberattack.
From the Battlefield to the Blockchain: How Cryptocurrency Is Helping Finance the Drone Revolution
What on-chain data reveal about the intersection of cryptocurrency and drone procurement, a nexus that is real, traceable, and analytically instructive.
Crypto Crime in 2025 Was Primarily Driven by 694% Surge in State-Driven Sanctions Evasion Volume
State-driven sanctions evasion volume surged 694% in 2025 as state actors like Russia and Iran industrialized evasion tactics.
U.S., U.K., and Australia Target Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Global Ransomware Operations; U.S. Targets Crypto Laundering of Global Drug Trafficking Network
Joint sanctions of Russian bulletproof hosting providers enabling ransomware attacks; U.S. targets laundering of drug trafficking network.
European Crypto Adoption Highlights a Patchwork of Convergence and Transformation
Explore how Europe dominates the global crypto market with record-breaking transaction volumes and strengthening institutional and retail adoption across the region.
Legislated Sanctions Evasion: How the Garantex Rebrand, Grinex, and the Ruble-Backed Token, A7A5 Have Shaped Russia’s Shadow Crypto Economy
OFAC sanctions Grinex and entities behind A7A5, a Russian ruble-backed token that has processed $51B in volume and shows strong ties to Garantex.
The Truth Behind Crypto, Sanctions and Illicit Finance: Podcast Ep. 160
From conflict diamonds to crypto crime. Learn how illicit actors use digital assets to evade sanctions and how blockchain technology is striking back.
OFAC Sanctions Iran-Backed Houthi Network for Facilitating Weapons Procurement from Russia via Cryptocurrency
We look at how the Houthis operate and review the on-chain exposure of the designated crypto addresses.
The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 2): Podcast Ep. 156
Darknet markets, stablecoins, and North Korean hackers. Discover the the latest crypto crime trends of 2025 in part 2 of our Crypto Crime Report preview.
Crypto’s Role in Global Sanctions and Trade: Podcast Ep. 154
Is crypto fueling global sanctions evasion? In this Public Key episode, we expose how sanctioned nations use blockchain to circumvent financial restrictions.
International Action Dismantles Notorious Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
The U.S. Department of Justice, Germany, and Finland have dismantled Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange that facilitated laundering for the illicit crypto ecosystem.
The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1): Podcast Ep. 151
Host Eitan Danon is joined by Andrew Fierman in episode 151 for our preview of the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.
Iranians Flock to Crypto Amidst Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Actions Disrupt Russia’s War Machine
$15.8B in crypto was received by sanctioned entities as the U.S. and allies intensified efforts to disrupt state-backed financing.
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