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US May Lift Russian Sanctions if Ukraine Talks Progress, Expert Says
14.2.2025
The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United States may ease sanctions...
Crypto Platform Deribit Bars Russian Nationals Due to EU Sanctions
7.2.2025
Deribit said that starting Feb. 17, Russian accounts will switch to “reduce-only” mode, and all positions will be forcibly closed by March 29, although withdrawals will remain open. Withdrawals to Remain Open Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives platform, announced Feb. 5 that European...
Ransomware Payments Fell 35% in 2024 as More Victims Refuse to Pay: Chainalysis
5.2.2025
According to the blockchain analytics firm, less than half of recorded ransomware attacks resulted in victim payments
Hungary Threatens to Block EU Sanctions on Russia, Citing 19 Billion Euros in Losses
1.2.2025
Hungary is threatening to block EU sanctions against Russia, citing €19 billion in losses and accusing Brussels of failing to uphold energy security commitments, Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned. EU’s Russia Sanctions at Risk—Hungary Says Economic Damage Is Too High Hungary is prepared to block...
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
27.1.2025
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto
Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
27.1.2025
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these use cases for Russia’s future. Russian State...
Fifth Circuit Rules Tornado Cash Sanctions Exceeded US Treasury’s Authority
22.1.2025
A federal appeals court in Texas has overturned sanctions levied against Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing platform, determining that the Treasury Department acted beyond its lawful authority. Court Rebukes Treasury Department Overreach in Tornado Cash Case On Jan. 21, 2025, the Fifth Circuit...
Trump Effect: Court Orders to Reverse Tornado Cash Sanctions
22.1.2025
On the second day of Trump’s presidency, the US District Court for the Western District Court of Texas…
Texas District Court reverses Tornado Cash sanctions
22.1.2025
Despite the ruling, Tornado Cash developer Pertsev remains under arrest for money laundering-related charges, despite operating a non-custodial crypto mixer
Texas District Court reverses Tornado Cash sanctions
22.1.2025
Despite the ruling, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev remains in custody on money laundering-related charges
US court overturns Tornado Cash sanctions in pivotal case for crypto
22.1.2025
In a win for crypto privacy technologies, a US court in Texas has overturned Tornado Cash sanctions
US court overturns Tornado Cash sanctions in pivotal case for crypto
22.1.2025
In a win for crypto privacy technologies, a US court in Texas has overturned Tornado Cash sanctions
Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions to Speed up De-Dollarization, Economist Says
18.1.2025
A former chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank said many governments are increasingly promoting the use of local currencies to reap the economic benefits of having an international currency. De-Dollarization Is Not a New Phenomenon According to Hippolyte Fofack, former chief economist...
Upbit, South Korea's Largest Crypto Exchange, May Face Sanctions in the Country: Report
16.1.2025
Crypto exchange Upbit could face sanctions from South Korean authorities for not complying with money laundering obligations
Senator Warren urges Trump’s Treasury pick to consider stricter crypto regs
14.1.2025
One crypto executive speculates Warren’s letter is a veiled attempt to justify an expansion of regulation against “neutral crypto technology providers.”