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U.S. Treasury expands sanctions on Iran's crypto sector, accusing a UAE-based broker of processing over $100 million in oil-related crypto payments.
U.S. Treasury expands sanctions on Iran's crypto sector, accusing a UAE-based broker of processing over $100 million in oil-related crypto payments.
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Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madani-Zadeh responds to US 'economic D-Day' sanctions
Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madani-Zadeh responds to US 'economic D-Day' sanctions
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Bessent Expects Major Financial Institution to Face Sanctions by End of This Week Over Iran
Bessent Expects Major Financial Institution to Face Sanctions by End of This Week Over Iran
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Bessent: No one, including China and Iran, is above the reach of US sanctions.
Bessent: No one, including China and Iran, is above the reach of US sanctions.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces "Most Severe" Sanctions Against Iran, Iran Rejects "Economic War" Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference on Monday to announce sanctions against Iran, which he called "the largest coordinated economic isolation action in world history." S
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Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
The move comes as the country faces soaring food and other item prices, with July inflation at 88% year-on-year and food inflation over 128%. The Iranian rial also hit a new all-time low of 2 million
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Over 100 former French and British diplomats urge France and UK to sanction Israel, calling for a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.
In an open letter, the coalition of 102 former diplomats warned that Israel's policy in occupied Palestinian territory threatens to permanently erase the possibility of a Palestinian state. They also
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Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’, accusing it of spreading 'pro-Russian propaganda'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on the producers and distributors of the animated series, including its studio Animaccord. Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetyana
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The U.S. Redesignates Hezbollah as an Iranian Proxy, Sanctions its Funding Network
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it has redesignated Lebanon's Hezbollah as an agent of Iran and imposed sanctions on a network allegedly providing funding to the organization. This network purp
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The United States imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metals, and construction companies and three leaders.
The Cuban Ministry of Construction and government-controlled import companies are among the sanctioned entities, according to a notice published Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website. U.S.
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US considers sanctions on Brazil judge, posing a new test for diplomatic ties as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
US considers sanctions on Brazil judge, posing a new test for diplomatic ties as leftwing leader Lula launches re-election campaign
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US Officials Offer Differing Views on Iran Pressure Campaign's Effectiveness
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Jen Gavito stated that sanctions alone are unlikely to provide an "off ramp" for Iran, while retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward argue
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Russia, the world's second-largest Bitcoin mining power, has enacted a year-round ban on crypto mining in Moscow and surrounding regions until 2032 to mitigate power capacity shortages.
The measure, established under government decree No. 936, also prohibits participation in crypto mining pools. The Russian Energy Ministry stated the restriction is necessary to reduce the risk of pow
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Oil Slick from Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Russian Crude Reaches Oman's Coastline
An oil slick from the tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman's coastline, weeks after the vessel ran aground near a marine reserve. The tanker was carrying an estimated 800,000 barrels of sanctioned
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran announced that Iran will join the BRICS New Development Bank.
Iran will join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said on Thursday, a move aimed at strengthening its economic alliances amid nearly six months of o
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Russian "Ghost Fleet" Tankers Use "Mad Max"-Style Fishing Nets to Defend Against Ukrainian Drones
Russia's sanctioned "ghost fleet" of oil tankers is reportedly using "Mad Max"-style fishing nets as a defensive measure to protect vessels from Ukraine's mass maritime drone operations.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry warns U.S. sanctions are undermining diplomacy, stating further sanctions could reduce chances of a negotiated resolution
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized Washington’s economic sanctions, arguing they reflect a failure to pursue diplomacy. Tehran stated that decades of pressure have failed to force Iran into submission
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The US Senate passed a bill on sanctions against Russia, aimed at punishing Russian oil purchasers and sanctioning Russian leaders.
The bill passed with bipartisan support, 86 votes to 11, and has now been sent to the House of Representatives. The bill, titled the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," would
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U.S. diplomat Rubio announced sanctions against five Cuban companies and eight individuals, accusing them of assisting Cuba in acquiring military equipment from Russia and China.
The U.S. State Department stated that the sanctioned entities include Tecnoimport (responsible for importing military equipment), Union de Industria Militar (UIM) (manufacturing and repairing weapon s
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Bitwise executive Gordon Grant believes the true test of Bitcoin as "digital gold" lies in its holdings under sanctions, not its price performance.
Grant, debating Theo CIO Iggy Ioppe on the BeInCrypto expert panel, pointed out that sanctioned countries are quietly accumulating Bitcoin, much like Iran once hoarded gold. He argued that the key cha
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Russia expands shadow LNG fleet ahead of EU ban
Russia is expanding its shadow fleet of ships to help Moscow continue exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) when EU sanctions tighten next year.
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Iran-linked exchange Shelbit allegedly sent $676 million to Binance in sanctions-evasion operation, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Dubai-based Shelbit, an Iran-linked exchange, allegedly sent $676 million to Binance as part of a sanctions-evasion operation. According to the report, Shelbit has processed over
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Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Shelbit has been accused of being linked to a $4 billion Iranian sanctions-evasion network and is suspected of transferring funds to platforms such as Binance.
Reuters reported that Shelbit, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has been accused of being linked to a $4 billion Iranian sanctions-evasion network. The exchange is suspected of transferring hund
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The United States has imposed sanctions on the Iran-linked maritime insurance program Bitcoin, alleging that it is used to circumvent sanctions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against two Iranian companies—Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company and HormuzSafe Maritime Services—accusing them of operating a marine insuran
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Iran's Security Chief Rezaei Outlines 7 Conditions to End War, Including Unfreezing Funds and Ending Naval Blockade
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera that Tehran demands Washington meet seven conditions before peace talks can begin. These conditions include: an end to all military and hostile acti
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Financial Times Analysis: Sanctioned North Korea, facing a funding shortage, has heavily invested in cyber warfare to become self-sufficient, emerging as a "hacker superpower."
Financial Times Analysis: Sanctioned North Korea, facing a funding shortage, has heavily invested in cyber warfare to become self-sufficient, emerging as a "hacker superpower."
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UK Parliament Members Call for Sanctions on Israeli Government, Not Just Settlers, and Halt to Arms Sales to Israel in Al Jazeera Article
UK MPs writing in Al Jazeera call for sanctions on the Israeli government, not just settlers, and an end to arms sales to Israel. The article states that a delegation of UK MPs, including the author,
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent claims Iran is struggling to pay troops and fund proxies as sanctions tighten
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on X that under "Operation Economic Outcast," Iran's regime is running out of economic lifelines, with its proxies feeling the pressure. Bessent claimed Tehr
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Iran's UN envoy called the US blockade against Iran "collective punishment" and accused the US and its supporters of being responsible for the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to regional shipping.
Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, stated at the UN Security Council that the US Navy's blockade of Iran violates the UN Charter and threatens civilians' access to food, medicine, fuel, and other ne
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HTX exits UK following FCA settlement
Existing customers cannot trade and must request approval for a one-time 48-hour withdrawal window, subject to sanctions controls.
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Ukrainian officials stated that a Russian drone attack on the Dnipro railway station killed at least 13 people and injured 10 others.
Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian jet drone struck a crowded platform at the Dnipro railway station in the country's north, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others, including an 11
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According to Reuters, Iran has established a vast network of 5,000 military entities to circumvent Western sanctions and smuggle at least $2 billion worth of military hardware.
According to Reuters, Iran has established a vast network of 5,000 military entities to circumvent Western sanctions and smuggle at least $2 billion worth of military hardware.
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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs via Garantex, linked to US sanctions on IT worker schemes
Chainalysis has traced North Korean crypto cash-outs through the Garantex exchange. This analysis follows recent US sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity accused of facilitating North Korean
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US Treasury sanctions crypto network linked to North Korean IT workers' weapons funding
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto cash-out network accused of converting earnings from North Korean undercover IT workers into funds for the country's weapons programs. The October 28 action tar
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "Pariah Action" Against Iran Is Succeeding
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "Pariah Action" Against Iran Is Succeeding
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US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
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Iran reiterates demands for Strait of Hormuz traffic resumption
Iran remains firm on its demands, including sanctions relief and an end to the US naval blockade, in exchange for resuming normal traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, despite urgent diplomatic efforts to
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations, a development deemed "very important and significant" by Mehran Kamrava, a professor of government at Georget
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he agrees with Iranian President Pezeshkian's criticism of unilateral sanctions, noting that these sanctions affect not only producing countries but also global energy supply and consuming nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he agrees with Iranian President Pezeshkian's criticism of unilateral sanctions, noting that these sanctions affect not only producing countries but also g
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Pezeshkian: Attacks on energy infrastructure and unilateral sanctions have a dire impact on global energy landscape and market
Pezeshkian: Attacks on energy infrastructure and unilateral sanctions have a dire impact on global energy landscape and market
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to consider ending the current conflict and lifting sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to consider ending the current conflict and lifting sanctions.
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Her remarks come as Israel prepares for parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking re-election
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib stated that Palestinians will continue to face oppression from Israel regardless of who becomes the next Israeli Prime Minister, calling for a full arms embargo and sa
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The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders
The UK Foreign Office announced travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders, militia leaders, and security officials from the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)
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that he would discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin how to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on the 26th, before his trip to Russia, that he would discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin how to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutua
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the national airline of Iran (known as "Homa" in Iran), has activated a new website domain in response to tightening U.S. sanctions
Iran Air, the national airline of Iran (known as "Homa" in Iran), has activated a new website domain in response to tightening U.S. sanctions. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the
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Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israeli elections cannot bring about genuine political change
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israeli elections cannot bring about genuine political change, as the policy stances towards Palestinians differ little regardless of which bloc wins. The article arg
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Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu's Plan to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to use cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions. Critics argued that the proposal would turn Israel into an economic pariah.
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U.S. Ambassador to the UN: Naval Blockade on Iran Could Be Maintained Indefinitely
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated in an interview with the Financial Times that a naval blockade against Iran could continue for the "foreseeable future." Waltz also said that th
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The Current State of Digital Currency Trading Platforms and Regulatory Challenges in Iran, with a Discussion of Hopoo Exchange
Iran is actively developing digital currencies to circumvent international trade restrictions amid global sanctions. The country has enacted regulations for Bitcoin mining and plans to launch a central bank digital currency. However, the United States has imposed sanctions on several major Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, including Nobitex, accusing them of facilitating sanctions evasion and potential involvement in illicit activities. These sanctions have significantly impacted the Iranian crypto market, yet local users continue to trade through centralized platforms. The article also briefly introduces Hopoo Exchange, a U.S.-based exchange founded in 2019.
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