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Enforcement
US Authorities Arrest Man for Selling Laser Equipment to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The man allegedly sold laser equipment to a Russian citizen who then resold the goods to a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom.
Sanctions
US, UK Sanction Iran Over Missile Delivery to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The UK, France and Germany will also cancel air services arrangements with Iran, restricting Iran Air’s ability to fly into the UK and Europe.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan’s Megabanks to Pilot Blockchain Cross-Border Payments System
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/09/2024
The Japanese megabanks will start piloting stablecoins to simplify the cross-border payments process. The new system is expected to go live in 2025.
AML / KYC
France Releases Telegram CEO on €5m Bail and Conditions
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2024
Telegram modified its content moderation policies, allowing users to flag content in private and group chats that they believe is illegal, among other changes.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS, NGFS Developing Enhanced Climate Risk Data Platform
By Editors | 10/09/2024
The NGFS Data Directory 2.0 aims to enhance how the financial sector accesses and utilises climate risk data.
Sanctions
Moldovan Banks Stop Accepting Money Transfers from Russia
By Editors | 10/09/2024
The four remaining Moldovan banks that were still accepting transfers via Russia’s Zolotaya Korona system have stopped doing so.
Sanctions
Russia Blocks Sale on Stake in Raiffeisen’s Local Bank – Report
By Editors | 10/09/2024
Raiffeisen Bank International will attempt to reverse the decision, which represents the biggest freeze involving a Western bank in Russia.
Sanctions
US Lawmakers Accuse Iraq of Facilitating Iran Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Five US members of Congress claim Iraqi officials are involved in “industrial-scale sanctions evasion” on behalf of the Iranian regime.
Sanctions
US to Impose New Export Controls Targeting Advanced Technology
By Editors | 09/09/2024
The new rules target quantum computers and components, advanced chipmaking tools and technology, and various components and software related to metals and metal alloys.
Sanctions
Iran Facing New Sanctions Over Missile Shipments to Russia
By Editors | 09/09/2024
US officials have confirmed the delivery of hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. The US and EU intend to respond with sanctions.
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