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OFAC and Department of State Sanction Nearly 300 Individuals and Entities Involved in Russia’s War Machine, One Known to Have Accepted Crypto
Read to learn about the crypto activities of OKO Design Bureau, an entity sanctioned by OFAC that facilitated Russian weapons production.
OFAC Sanctions Russia-based Blockchain Companies, Including Netex24 and Bitpapa, for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. sanctioned several Russian individuals and entities associated with crypto-based money laundering, including Netex24 and Bitpapa.
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. and U.K. Disrupt Lockbit Ransomware Group and Indict Two Russian Nationals While OFAC Levies Sanctions
On February 20, 2024, an international law enforcement effort resulted in the takedown of key LockBit infrastructure and two indictments.
OFAC Sanctions Russian National Ekaterina Zhdanova for Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Money on Behalf of Russian Elites and Ransomware Groups
OFAC sanctioned Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova for using crypto to launder money on behalf of Russian elites and ransomware groups.
Grassroots Crypto Adoption Continues in Eastern Europe Despite Russia-Ukraine War
Read to learn about the latest trends in crypto adoption for Eastern Europe, including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War and more.
Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns
Chainalysis data shows a concerning collaboration between North Korean and Russian cybercriminals. DPRK-linked hacking groups are using a Russian exchange for laundering illicit crypto assets, posing significant challenges for global law enforcement.
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 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.
Bitcoin in War: OP_RETURN Callouts of Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Point to Blockchains’ Growing Role in Geopolitical Conflict
Chainalysis found a direct, aggressive usage of Bitcoin for counterintelligence through the unusual weaponization of the OP_RETURN field. Read more here.
A Year into Russia’s War on Ukraine, Cryptocurrencies Continue to Play a Key Role
After a year into Russia's War on Ukraine, Cryptocurrencies continue to play a key role. Read more about Crypto's role in this. Click this link for more.
Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay
As per Chainalysis's 2023 crypto crime report, ransomware revenue is down as more victims refuse to pay. Read more about general ransomware trends here.
Eastern Europe’s Crypto Market Active, With Spikes in Last Year Driven by Russia-Ukraine War
Eastern Europe crypto market had $630.9B in value received on-chain between July 2021 and June 2022. Crypto activity spikes driven by war.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 23] How Pro-Russian Groups In Ukraine Are Soliciting Cryptocurrency Donations
We talk with Andrew Fierman, Head of Sanctions Strategy at Chainalysis, about Pro-Russia groups in Ukraine soliciting crypto donations.
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