Sanctions
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot: Legislated Sanctions Evasion
In response to Western sanctions, Russia has paved a legal pathway for cryptocurrency mining and international crypto payments — a major reversal.
OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine Invasion
OFAC imposed additional sanctions to disrupt Russia's military supply chain, including KB Vostok, a Russian UAV developer with ties the invasion of Ukraine.
OFAC Sanctions Individuals Linked to the Nordic Resistance Movement, which Accepted Crypto Donations to Fund Terrorist Activities
OFAC sanctioned the Nordic Resistance Movement for their involvement in violent extremism. Read to learn about their on-chain activities.
International Agencies Sanction Russian National Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit, for Developing and Distributing Ransomware
Read to learn about the on-chain activities of Russian national, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of ransomware company LockBit.
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 and OFSI Sanction Social Media News Outlet Gaza Now for Hamas Fundraising in Wake of October 7 Attacks [Updated 4/1/24]
The U.S. and U.K. have levied sanctions against several individuals and entities, including Gaza Now, for raising funds for Hamas via crypto.
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.
2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth
Get the latest on key 2024 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including ransomware, crypto scamming, sanctions, and more.
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.
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 Tornado Cash Founder Roman Semenov, DOJ Files Charges Against Him and Co-founder Roman Storm in Coordinated Action
OFAC and DOJ charged and sanctioned Roman Semenov for his role in operating Tornado Cash and laundering money on behalf of Lazarus Group.
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.
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