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Office of Foreign Assets Control
U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Such as Iran Leaning Heavily Into Crypto: Chainalysis
A new report from the analytics firm says that sanctioned jurisdictions and groups were responsible for 39% of illicit crypto transactions last year.
Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned by U.S. Appeals Court; TORN Soars Over 500%
The decision answers the controversial debate over whether the crypto-mixing service, which anonymizes transactions, can be banned for its use by criminals.
How OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions Violate U.S. Citizens’ Constitutional Rights
In filing a “friend of the court” brief, the Blockchain Association argues that financial privacy is fundamental – even in the digital realm.
BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy; Kraken Settles US Treasury Case Over Serving Customers in Iran
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection as FTX contagion spreads. JPMorgan says crypto market regulatory initiatives that are already underway are likely to be accelerated. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reaches a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken over serving customers in Iran.
Ethereum Blockchain Reaches New Censorship Milestone
The Ethereum blockchain reached a new censorship milestone Friday when 51% of the blocks produced over a 24-hour period followed the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance recommendations. "The Hash" hosts discuss the continuous growth of censorship on Ethereum and what this means for the Ethereum ecosystem.
US Sanctions North Korea-Linked Bitcoin Mixer Blender.io
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned North Korea-linked crypto mixing service Blender.io as part of its efforts to ice the flow of stolen crypto from the infamous over $600 million Ronin hack. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks what we know so far and why this is a story to continue watching.
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.