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Insights Stream™ is Sanction Trace’s global risk intelligence blog that provides an astute glance into the world of compliance and risk. Tune into the stream and receive the latest news on sanctions, emerging risk realities, AML best practices, and new legislations.
Latest Updates
“The Peppers of Xinjiang”
BitMEX co-founder Hayes sentenced for violating the BSA.
U.S. Federal Courts are now prosecuting crypto exchanges for helping with sanctions evasion.
Will Swiss banking laws change? The U.N and the U.S. target the country’s “tradition” of handling dirty assets.
Russia’s largest financial institutions, Security Council members sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury.
Turkish regulator MASAK releases 2021 Report. E-payment SARs top the stats, followed by banks.
Sanctions evasion using crypto still debated, as regulators issue guidance and experts voice opposing opinions.
EU Members of Parliament call for a ban on “golden passports” and visas.
UK property agencies next in line for possible HMRC crackdowns.
The Treasury targets key Russian disinformation networks, oligarch assets.
Chinese government imposes sanctions against Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, over military sales to Taiwan.
Ericsson CEO admits firm may have paid ISIS, company shares plummet.
N26 at regulatory crosshairs again, for fraudulent accounts.
China “shows no mercy”, arrests former regulator on bribery charges.
The Treasury sanctions Burmese Officials and Regime and Military-affiliated entities a year after the military coup
UK revokes clearance for Belarus aircraft to land at airports.
Airbnb settles with OFAC over Cuba sanctions violations
Deutsche Bank hit with administrative fine by Bafin.
The Treasury grants General Licenses to facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
The Treasury sanctions individuals and companies forming the al-Qa’ida support network in Brazil.
UPC militia leader Ali Darassa designated for atrocities, human rights abuse in Central African Republic
UK Government updating export control regime, announces new criteria
The Treasury levies sanctions on drug trade, producers of anabolic steroids in China
OFAC sanctions targeting Human Rights abuse in PRC, DPRK, Bangladesh marked the International Human Rights Day
Treasury sanctions Dan Gertler associate & companies linked to corruption in the DRC
Australia now has a Magnitsky-style thematic sanctions regime.
EU Commission issues fines to five banks for participating in Foreign Exchange spot trading cartel.
The US, EU, UK and Canada hit Belarus with sanctions targeting high-ranking officials, companies, jurisdiction, defence industry.
US Department of State revokes terrorist designation of demobilized Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC), designates dissident group FARC-EP.
Massive INTERPOL operation led to more than 1000 arrests & $27M intercepted.
Israel cuts down the number of eligible buyer countries for its cyber tech.
OFAC Designates financers of ISIS in Afghanistan
The Treasury sanctions Iran cyber actors for election interference.
U.S. lifts Burundi sanctions
The EU added four newly appointed Syrian ministers to the Sanctions list.
Eritrean Defense Force, ruling party, entities sanctioned in connection to the Crisis in Ethiopia.
UN, UK, Switzerland sanction Houthi military Leaders in Yemen
U.S. Treasury designates Chatex crypto exchange connected to SUEX, sets up award for tips on cybercriminals
HKMA launches AML Regtech Lab
U.S. blacklists Israeli NSO Group over “Pegasus” spyware.
Cayman re-rated “largely compliant” with 40 recommendations and on virtual assets.
Treasury Sanctions Libyan Migrant Trafficking Kingpin for Human Rights Abuse of African Migrants
Malware hosting providers sentenced in U.S. Court
Turkey faces threat of being grey listed by FATF
Govt of Mexico cooperates with the U.S. Treasury to sanction members of violent CJNG cartel.
Crypto regulation debate heating up: Bank of England Deputy Governor warns about possible collapse
Coordinated designations of Hezbollah financial network by the U.S. Treasury and the Qatari Government
Russian businessman sentenced to prison for conspiring to ship U.S. made tech to Russia.
What does China’s latest crypto ban tell?
OFAC issues updated Advisory on ransomware payments risks
Lafarge TF lawsuit takes historic turn
FATF urges Japan to strengthen AML Measures
Art Markets under AML radar
China postpones the vote to insert Anti-Sanctions legislation to Hong Kong law. ‘One World Two Systems’ delayed?
Belarus Sanctions Stiffen as Multilateral Pressure Mounts
U.S. Treasury Sanctioned Cuban Officials linked to suppressing July protests
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