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sanctions evasion

Russia tests crypto for trade, but global limits remain tight

June 26, 2026

Russia has opened a small door for some companies to use cryptocurrencies in foreign trade deals. The government calls it an “experimental legal regime, ” meaning only a few exporters and importers can try paying with digital money like Bitcoin or dollar-linked stablecoins. But even inside this corr

crypto

Iran's Crypto Gambit: A Closer Look at the Reality

January 8, 2026

Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli

politics

Unseen Ships: The Growing Shadow Fleet and Its Global Impact

December 22, 2025

The world is facing a new challenge: a secret fleet of ships, often old and poorly maintained, is being used to move oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions. This fleet, known as the "shadow fleet, " is growing rapidly, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It now includes arou

politics

Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Oil Trade

December 20, 2025

Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers. They've used drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks show Ukraine is getting more confident and willing to take big risks. Two of these attacks happened far from Ukraine, in the Mediterranean Sea. The other two were

politics

Iran's Shaky Stand: How It Keeps Going Despite Challenges

December 12, 2025

Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even

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Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Secret Oil Ships

December 10, 2025

Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia's secret oil fleet, striking ships in foreign waters. This is a big deal because Russia has been using these ships to dodge international sanctions and keep selling oil, which funds its war in Ukraine. Ukraine has been hitting these ships since President Zelens

crime

UK's War on Dirty Money: What's Really Happening?

November 22, 2025

The UK's crackdown on money laundering linked to Russia is making waves. Over 128 people have been arrested, and authorities have seized $32. 6 million in cash and crypto. This is all part of Operation Destabilise, which started making headlines in 2024. The operation has uncovered some shocking de

crime

North Korea's Billion-Dollar Digital Heist: How Crypto Theft Fuels Weapons

October 23, 2025

North Korea has been busy stealing crypto. They've taken about $2. 84 billion since early 2024. That's a lot of money! But how did they do it? Well, they used hackers and IT workers abroad to break into big crypto exchanges. These exchanges were in places like the UAE, Japan, India, and Singapore. A

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Crypto Mixer Founder Faces Mixed Jury Verdict

August 7, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a U. S. jury couldn't agree on whether Roman Storm, the creator of Tornado Cash, broke the law by helping criminals hide money. Tornado Cash is a tool that makes cryptocurrency transactions hard to trace. The jury did, however, find Storm guilty of running an unlicens

finance

The Secret Wealth Managers Behind Oligarchs

November 18, 2024

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many countries like the USA, UK, and EU imposed sanctions on wealthy individuals close to Putin. But these rich folks, known as oligarchs, seem to dodge these punishments like pros. How? It's all about the secretive experts who help them hide their money offshore.