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Binance AML compliance investigation showing global cryptocurrency transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
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Binance AML Compliance: CZ Defends $1B Iran-Linked Transaction Screening

February 14, 2026 j n

Global, February 14, 2026: Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, faces renewed regulatory scrutiny following a Fortune report alleging over $1 billion in crypto transactions potentially reached Iran-linked entities. Former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has issued a firm public response, asserting that all trades on the platform historically ran through third-party anti-money laundering (AML) tools. […]

Anatoly Legkodymov, a crypto entrepreneur, faces a potential US-Russia prisoner swap for his 20-year sentence.
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Anatoly Legkodymov: Crypto Entrepreneur’s 20-Year Prison Sentence Hinges on Tense US-Russia Prisoner Swap

February 11, 2026 j n

New York, April 2025: The fate of Russian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Anatoly Legkodymov, who faces a potential 20-year sentence in the United States, now appears intertwined with the delicate and often contentious arena of international diplomacy. Recent reports indicate U.S. officials are considering including Legkodymov in a potential prisoner swap with Russia, a move that could […]

Bithumb crypto exchange complies with OFAC sanctions by suspending transactions with Iran-related exchanges Zedxion and Zedcex.
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Bithumb Takes Decisive Action: Suspends Transactions with Sanctioned Iran-Related Crypto Exchanges

February 2, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant move highlighting the tightening regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency, South Korea’s leading digital asset exchange, Bithumb, has announced a decisive suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for two specific platforms. The action targets the Iran-related exchanges Zedxion and Zedcex, following their designation on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office […]

Historic US sanctions target cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran, symbolizing a major regulatory and geopolitical shift.
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Historic US Sanctions Target Crypto Platforms Linked to Iran in Unprecedented Financial Crackdown

February 1, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., January 30, 2026: In a landmark move that signals a new frontier in economic statecraft, the United States Treasury Department has for the first time imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency exchanges for their alleged role in facilitating transactions for Iranian entities. The action targets two United Kingdom-based platforms, Zedex Exchange Ltd. and Zedxion Exchange […]

US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges in landmark action against alleged Iran money laundering.
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Crypto Sanctions Shock: US Treasury Targets Exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for Iran Ties

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Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a landmark enforcement action, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has delivered a stark warning to the global cryptocurrency industry. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, for their alleged role in laundering funds for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

Analysis of the 2025 cryptocurrency crime surge showing $158 billion in illicit activity driven by sanctioned nations.
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Cryptocurrency Crime Surges to $158 Billion in 2025: Sanctioned States Drive Alarming Institutionalization

January 28, 2026 j n

Global, March 2025: The cryptocurrency ecosystem faces a stark reversal in its long-term security trend. A comprehensive new report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reveals that the total volume of cryptocurrency-related crime surged dramatically in 2025, reaching an estimated $158 billion. This alarming increase follows several consecutive years of decline and marks a pivotal […]

WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange response to Russia ban showing geopolitical impact on crypto markets.
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WhiteBIT Russia Ban: Cryptocurrency Exchange Reveals 2022 Exit and Stunning Eightfold Growth

January 27, 2026 j n

Global, April 2025: The cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has publicly addressed a recent announcement from Russian authorities, firmly stating that it ceased all operations and services within Russia back in 2022. This clarification comes in direct response to the Russian government’s new move to formally ban transactions with the platform, a decision reportedly linked to WhiteBIT’s […]

Conceptual image of Russia banning the WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange over its support for Ukraine, showing digital conflict.
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Cryptocurrency Exchange WhiteBIT Banned by Russia in Stunning Move Over Ukraine Support

January 26, 2026 j n

Moscow, April 2025: In a significant escalation of the digital front in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian authorities have formally banned all transactions with the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT. The stunning move designates WhiteBIT and its parent company, W Group, as “Undesirable Organizations,” rendering any related financial activities within Russian jurisdiction illegal. This decisive action directly targets […]

A7A5 stablecoin enabled massive Russian financial transfers despite international sanctions, revealing crypto regulation gaps.
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A7A5 Stablecoin: The Shocking $100 Billion Russian Sanctions Evasion That Exposed Crypto’s Weakest Link

January 23, 2026 CryptoExpert

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through global financial and regulatory circles, the A7A5 stablecoin allegedly facilitated the transfer of over $100 billion for Russian entities despite comprehensive Western sanctions. This unprecedented case, documented by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, represents one of the largest documented uses of cryptocurrency for sanctions evasion and exposes […]