Crypto firms linked to Russia face US sanctions for evasion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced sanctions against 13 entities and two individuals. These sanctions target those aiding the potential evasion of sanctions on behalf of Russian nationals through cryptocurrency-related services. OFAC’s statement emphasized the role of these entities and individuals in facilitating transactions to assist other…

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