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OFAC
US Treasury Sanctions More North Korea-Linked ETH Wallets Over $600M Ronin Hack
The three new wallets join an Ethereum address added to the sanctions list last week.
Sanctioning an Ether Address Isn't Stopping Transactions
The operators of a crypto wallet added to the U.S. sanctions list continue to offload their funds.
BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners
The firm and 10 of its subsidiaries were added to OFAC's list of designated nationals subject to sanctions.
North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers Allegedly Behind Ronin Network Exploit
The U.S. Treasury Department alleged that North Korean state-linked hacking group “Lazarus” is tied to last month’s over $600 million theft from Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge. “The Hash” group discusses efforts made by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to sanction associated wallets and the use of decentralized mixers like Tornado Cash for laundering ill-gotten funds.
Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps Laundering
It’s a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.
US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based darknet market Hydra, following Germany’s seizure of $25 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) from the market. “The Hash” group discusses Hydra becoming the world’s largest marketplace for illicit activity and the role of dark markets in the broader crypto space.
US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Adds Over 100 Bitcoin Wallets to OFAC List
The move came alongside action by Germany, which earlier on Tuesday announced the shutdown of Hydra Market and seizure of $25 million in bitcoin.
OFAC and FinCEN Lacking Resources for Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how OFAC and FinCEN budget concerns impact regulators' ability to have cohesive oversight of the space. Plus, a conversation about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressing the need for international coordination of cryptocurrency policy.
The Unnoticed OFAC Budget Ask in Last Week's Crypto Congressional Hearing
Whether FinCEN and OFAC have the resources they need to enforce anti-money laundering rules seems very under-discussed.
Bitcoiners Were Right: Weaponized Finance Just Created a Post-Dollar Planet
A wave of sanctions hitting Russia highlights the complex web of connections that make up contemporary global society – and its ultimate fragility.
