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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Trump Promises to Lift All Russia Sanctions if Re-Elected

    By Editors | 09/09/2024

    Trump said the move would ensure the continued dominance of the US dollar and prevent Iran, Russia and China from gaining economic power.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    US, EU, UK Sign Legally-binding International Treaty on AI

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2024

    The international treaty aims to promote innovation while protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Issues Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project

    By Editors | 08/09/2024

    Two Indian companies were sanctioned for owning and managing a vessel that engaged in “deceptive shipping practices”.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    DOJ Charges Russian TV Presenter With Violating US Sanctions

    By Editors | 08/09/2024

    The television presenter and producer for Russia’s state-owned Channel One, along with his wife, were charged for sanctions violations and money laundering.

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    DeFi & Web3

    CFTC Fines Uniswap for Offering Crypto Derivatives Without Registration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/09/2024

    The CFTC’s Ian McGinley said DeFi operators must be vigilant to ensure transactions comply with the law. Two commissioners dissented.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion

    By Editors | 06/09/2024

    The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    North Korean Cyber Actors Targeting Crypto ETFs, FBI Warns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2024

    The FBI has issued an advisory warning of advanced social engineering tactics being used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto assets.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Russian Individuals, Entities for Election Interference

    By Editors | 05/09/2024

    The DOJ also charged two employees of the Russian-backed media network RT for conspiring to commit money laundering.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    US SEC Penalises Fund Adviser Over FTX-Linked Losses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2024

    Galois Capital Management used crypto trading platforms like FTX to hold crypto assets for fund investors instead of qualified custodians.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Seizes Private Jet Belonging to Venezuelan President

    By Editors | 04/09/2024

    The DOJ said the jet was illegally purchased in the US and then smuggled to Venezuela, in violation of US export control and sanctions laws.

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