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North Korean Cyber Actors Targeting Crypto ETFs, FBI Warns
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2024
The FBI has issued an advisory warning of advanced social engineering tactics being used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto assets.
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US Sanctions Russian Individuals, Entities for Election Interference
By Editors | 05/09/2024
The DOJ also charged two employees of the Russian-backed media network RT for conspiring to commit money laundering.
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US Seizes Private Jet Belonging to Venezuelan President
By Editors | 04/09/2024
The DOJ said the jet was illegally purchased in the US and then smuggled to Venezuela, in violation of US export control and sanctions laws.
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UK Suspends 30 Export Licences to Israel Over Humanitarian Concerns
By Editors | 03/09/2024
30 of 350 export licences to Israel were suspended due to a “clear risk” that items might be used to violate international humanitarian law.
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Iranians for ‘Destabilising’ Activities
By Editors | 03/09/2024
One entity and three individuals were sanctioned for supporting activities intended to the UK and other countries.
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EU Asked to Impose Stronger Measures Against Sanctions Circumvention
By Editors | 02/09/2024
Josep Borrell also calls for stronger measures to prevent sanctions circumvention by EU companies, citing rising exports to “some states which are close to Russia”.
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China Payments Becoming Increasingly Difficult for Russia
By Editors | 02/09/2024
Chinese banks are returning payments for goods already shipped; Chinese exporters asking for pre-payments; UAE banks rejecting payments for Russia-China trade.
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US Sanctions Israeli NGO and Civilian Security Officer
By Editors | 29/08/2024
The NGO and security officer were sanctioned for providing support to sanctioned Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
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Russia Set to Start Testing Crypto in International Payments
By Editors | 29/08/2024
The trials will commence in September. If successful, Russia may allow the Moscow Exchange to set up crypto platforms next year.
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Google Sues to Prevent Further Asset Seizures by Russia
By Editors | 28/08/2024
Court documents have revealed that Russia seized more than $100mn from Google’s Russian bank accounts in 2022.
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