US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning. Human Rights Watch called the move ‘extremely worrying’ and said it suggested a major shift […]
EU Lifts Sanctions on 3 LNG Tankers
The European Commission has announced the lifting of sanctions on three tankers operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. This decision came after receiving commitments that these vessels would cease their activities involving Russian-sourced LNG. The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean, and North Light, which were transporting cargo from the […]
UK sanctions 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling
United Kingdom has sanctioned 25 targets involved in alleged people smuggling, under a new financial sanctions regime targeting those facilitating the travel of refugees and migrants across the English Channel via small boats. The individuals and entities targeted include a small boat supplier in Asia and gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa. […]
Family-based sanctions legal under IEEPA, says US court
A federal judge has ruled that US authorities can legally sanction adult children of designated individuals under emergency powers legislation, rejecting a challenge from the family of sanctioned Cypriot businessman Christodoulos Vassiliades in a decision that clarifies the scope of presidential emergency authorities. According to the World Ecr, The DC District Court found that the […]
Ship registry and 105 vessels among entities listed in EU’s latest Russian sanctions
The European Union officially rolled out its 18th sanctions package, overcoming opposition from Slovakia. The sanctions are aimed squarely at crippling Moscow’s revenue streams and tightening the noose on its shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers Under the new measures, the oil price cap for Russian crude will be tightened—reduced to roughly $47–$48 per barrel, or […]
UK Sanctions Russian Spies
The British Foreign Office has also linked Russia’s intelligence agency to a cyber-sabotage campaign targeting institutions, elections, and public health programs across Europe and the US. The UK imposed sanctions on 18 officers and three units of Russia’s military intelligence agency for their roles in a 2022 airstrike on a theatre in Ukraine that killed […]
UK imposes 137 new sanctions on Russia
The UK has announced 137 new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. The UK Foreign Office stated that the new sanctions will disrupt Russia’s oil revenues and render a larger portion of its already struggling stay-behind fleet dysfunctional. The statement noted that the 137 new sanctions against Russia further increase pressure on Russia’s stay-behind fleet operations. […]
Dealer sanctioned over gatekeeping failure
Echelon Partners failed to guard against clients’ potentially-suspicious trading in U.S. OTC markets. According to Investment Executive, investment dealer Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. (now known as Ventum Financial Corp.) is being sanctioned in a settlement with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) over gatekeeping failures involving suspicious trading on behalf of several foreign brokers. According […]
Ukraine targets 60 crypto firms linked to Russian sanctions evasion and war funding
Cryptopolitan news says that, Ukraine has sanctioned 60 crypto companies, including 55 Russian entities, for helping Russia move funds in crypto assets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly signed the decree sanctioning the companies. According to Decree No. 465/2025, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council is applying “personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)” on these […]
Sanctioned Russian Giant Rostec Bypasses Banks with Tron-Based RUBx Stablecoin
According to Cryptonews, Rostec, a major Russian state-owned defense conglomerate, has found a way to bypass traditional banking systems. It has revealed its intention to introduce its RUBx stablecoin alongside RT-Pay, a specialized platform designed for cryptocurrency-based transactions. The RUBx token, which maintains a 1:1 peg to the Russian ruble, will function on the TRON blockchain […]