U.S.-Sanctioned Moscow Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading in December
Russia’s largest bourse, the Moscow Exchange, has announced plans to list Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether’s USDT stablecoin starting December 1. The move is designed to domesticate the massive cryptocurrency trading volumes that Russian citizens currently execute on offshore platforms. The trades will mirror the exchange’s standard stock market hours and will be processed by the […]
Japan Considers Financial Aid to ICC Amid Sweeping U.S. Sanctions
Japan is evaluating potential financial assistance for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to sanctions recently imposed by the Trump administration. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced that Tokyo is exploring these measures while consulting with other nations and ICC President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national. Kihara reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to upholding international law […]
U.S. Sanctions International Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Network Linked to Prince Group
The U.S. Treasury Department has rolled out new sanctions targeting the commercial networks of the Prince Group, an international crime syndicate involved in cyber fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) blacklisted four individuals and 41 entities that support the organization’s operations. According to the Treasury, affiliates of the […]
US imposes sanctions on 8 Canadian companies over transactions linked to Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight Canada-based money services businesses for helping the Iranian government evade sanctions and facilitating illicit financial activities. As with recent measures, this action falls under the ongoing “Economic Exclusion Operation.” The eight sanctioned companies are Million Exchange, 1380079 BC Limited, Top PC Technician, NIA Nations Currency, Farah Exchange, CCC, […]
US imposes sanctions on Turkish company working with Iranian airlines
The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded its sanctions on Iran, penalizing Turkey-based Fugo Ground Services (Fugo Yer Hizmetleri A.Ş.), along with nine companies and four individuals linked to India. This decision falls under the Trump administration’s “Economic Exclusion Operation,” which aims to disrupt Iran’s international transport networks and prevent its oil revenues from funding military […]