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Crypto exchanges in Estonia and Lithuania allegedly helped Russians circumvent sanctions

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Crypto exchanges in Estonia and Latvia reportedly helped Russians circumvent sanctions and convert rubles into other currencies.  The investigation was conducted by Delfi (Estonia), Siena.lt (Lithuania), Frontstory.pl (Poland), Paper Trail Media, Der Spiegel and ZDF (Germany), Der Standard (Austria) and other European media. Journalists analyzed about 300 cryptocurrency companies registered in Estonia and found

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Russians and Ukrainians turn to Hong Kong to store money in crypto, report says

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Hong Kong-based OTCs say the region has become a safe harbor not only for crypto multimillionaires but for ordinary people, too. As the ongoing international conflict between Russia and Ukraine keeps unfolding, many citizens of both countries turned to Hong Kong, seeking safety for their money in crypto. Chainalysis, a New York-based

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IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions – Bitcoin News

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The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the Ukrainians access to a Chainalysis tool as well as specialized training to Ukrainian law enforcement. IRS Offers Ukraine Tools From Chainalysis to Trace Russian

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Russians Use Tether to Send Money to the West, Evading Sanctions and KYC – Transparency International

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Nevertheless, there are still ways to move tens of thousands in cash across the Russian border without declaring them at customs control. For instance, you could buy the tether (USDT) stablecoin for cash in Moscow and then selling it for cash in London. No registration, no identity verification, no licenses,

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Binance Bans Russians From P2P Transactions With Dollars and Euros – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced new restrictions for Russian users, in accordance with the latest European sanctions. The platform is restricting access to peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions in U.S. dollars and euros for traders based in the Russian Federation. Binance Prohibits US Dollar and Euro Transactions for Russians on Its P2P

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Crypto Exchanges Allow Russians to Circumvent Sanctions, Report Alleges – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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Major crypto exchanges have failed to prevent sanctioned Russian banks and traders from transacting, according to a blockchain forensics report. At least two established coin trading platforms continue to allow Russians to use their bank cards in peer-to-peer deals, the analysis shows. It also highlights an increased Russian interest in

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Court to Try 2 Russians for Stealing 86 Bitcoins From Crypto Miner – Mining Bitcoin News

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Two residents of the Russian city of Tomsk will be tried for “large-scale robbery” involving the theft of cryptocurrency worth millions of rubles from a local miner. The digital coins were stolen from the owner at gunpoint, authorities said, adding that both criminals are now in custody. Thieves Face Trial

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Russians Offered Ready-made Crypto Exchange Accounts Amid Restrictions – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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Russian crypto traders have been looking to obtain unrestricted accounts for global exchanges as their access to such platforms is limited. Over the past year, the offering of such accounts on the dark web has increased significantly, cybersecurity experts told the Russian press. Supply of Crypto Exchange Accounts for Russian Users

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