Sanctions

Security · 14 hours ago EU Lifts Sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman Amid Controversial Diplomatic Deal The European Union has removed sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, extending restrictions on 3,000 others for three years. The decision has sparked backlash from Ukraine and divided EU member states.

Compliance · 15 hours ago US Investigates Binance Over Alleged Iran-Linked Sanctions Violations The US is investigating Binance for potentially facilitating trades linked to Iran, violating sanctions. This marks the second probe into the crypto exchange regarding Iran-related activities.

Macro · 1 day ago EU Condemns Russia's Elections in Occupied Ukraine, Threatens Sanctions The European Union has condemned Russia's recent elections in occupied Ukrainian territories, threatening sanctions against those involved in what it deems a violation of international law.

Macro · 1 day ago Turkish Airlines Suspends All Flights to Iran Until March 2027 Amid US Sanctions Turkish Airlines has halted flights to Iran until at least March 2027, following heightened US sanctions affecting Iranian aviation.

Macro · 1 day ago US Sanctions Threaten Global Operations of Iranian Airlines by September 2026 The US is set to impose a total grounding of all Iranian airlines by September 23, 2026, escalating tensions in the region. This move follows sanctions aimed at crippling Iran's aviation sector, affecting international connectivity.

Macro · 2 days ago Trump Administration Plans Sanctions Against International Criminal Court The Trump administration is set to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting the institution itself rather than just its officials, which could sever its access to the US dollar financial system.

Security · 2 days ago Zelenskyy and Trump Set to Meet in New York During UN General Assembly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, coinciding with the UN General Assembly, to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Macro · 3 days ago U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Exchange BitBank for Sanctions Evasion The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian digital asset exchange BitBank, alleging its involvement in a network facilitating the transfer of Bitcoin linked to the IRGC.

Policy · 3 days ago Trump Signs Sanctions Bill Targeting Russian Energy Sector with High Tariffs President Trump has enacted a sanctions bill imposing tariffs of up to 500% on Russian energy imports, impacting global markets and Bitcoin traders alike.

Macro · 4 days ago Turkey Revokes Mellat Bank's License Amid U.S. Pressure on Iran Turkey's banking regulator has revoked the operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank, marking a significant alignment with U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran's financial sector.

Companies · 4 days ago US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Alleged IRGC Bitcoin Transfers The US Treasury has sanctioned the Iranian crypto exchange BitBank and its software developer for facilitating Bitcoin transfers to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), expanding its sanctions campaign against Iran's digital asset infrastruc

Macro · 4 days ago U.S. Claims Iran Uses Bitcoin Exchange for Strait of Hormuz Toll Collections U.S. authorities allege that Iran is utilizing a bitcoin exchange to manage toll fees for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential shift in Iran's financial strategies amid ongoing sanctions.

Companies · 5 days ago US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Strait of Hormuz Payments The US has sanctioned BitBank, an Iranian crypto exchange, for allegedly facilitating payments linked to the Iranian government and the Strait of Hormuz.

Stablecoins · 5 days ago Chainalysis Reports Surge in Onchain Malware Tied to State-Sponsored Hackers A recent Chainalysis report reveals a dramatic increase in onchain malware linked to state-sponsored hackers, particularly from North Korea and Iran, utilizing public blockchains for malicious activities.

Policy · 5 days ago US Congress Enacts Sanctions Bill Against Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict The US Congress has passed a significant sanctions bill targeting Russia, marking a renewed legislative effort to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Security · 6 days ago Iran Secures IAEA General Committee Seat, Undermining US Diplomatic Efforts Iran's election to the IAEA General Committee marks a significant diplomatic victory, complicating US efforts to manage its nuclear ambitions.

Stablecoins · 6 days ago U.S. Seeks Forfeiture of $61 Million in Tether Tied to Iranian Oil Sales U.S. prosecutors are pursuing the forfeiture of $61 million in Tether's USDT linked to alleged Iranian oil smuggling operations. The case highlights a broader network involving Binance and Chinese companies facilitating illicit transactions.

Companies · 1 week ago US Seizes $61 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iranian Oil Laundering via Binance The US has initiated a civil forfeiture case to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to Iranian oil sales laundered through Binance, although the exchange is not accused of any wrongdoing.

Companies · 1 week ago US DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Military Oil Sales The US Department of Justice has initiated a civil forfeiture action against $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly connected to the illicit sale of Iranian oil, implicating Chinese firms in the laundering process.

Macro · 1 week ago US Treasury Sanctions VTB Bank for Evasion of Iranian Sanctions The US Treasury has sanctioned VTB Bank, Russia's second-largest bank, for facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion, intensifying its financial isolation from the US system.