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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedA potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revol...
Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
India-based entities among firms targeted in EU's proposed 21st Russia sanctions packageThe European Union is proposing new sanctions against Russia. These measures could affect companies in India and other nations. The EU aims...
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
Drones hit three 'shadow fleet' oil tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coastThree oil tankers were attacked by drones off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The ships are part of a 'shadow fleet' exporting Russian oil and ev...
US warns ties with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority may bring sanctions for 'anyone' involvedAmerica has issued a stern warning to global shipping and finance firms. Cooperation with Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority could in...
Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner apartment block Thursday during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia’s biggest barrage...
US State Department offers $15 million bounty for insights on Iran's IRGC funding networksThe US Department of State has announced a reward of up to USD 15 million for key intel that could turn the tide against Iran's Islamic Rev...
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasionsAmerica has imposed sanctions on 35 groups and individuals. These actions target Iran's shadow banking system. This network moves billions ...
US freezes $344 mn in cryptocurrency linked to Iran: Treasury chiefAmerica has frozen 344 million dollars in cryptocurrency assets. These funds are linked to Iran. This action aims to increase pressure on T...
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockadeUS-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highl...
How Iran is using bitcoin as gate pass for HormuzIran is considering digital currency payments, potentially Bitcoin or stablecoins, for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as a sanctio...
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
US sanctions over 10 Indian entities among 275 for supporting Russia's military-industrial baseThe US has imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities, including Indian companies, for supporting Russia's military-industrial base ...
President Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrencyPeople familiar with the process said the executive order on cryptocurrency was expected to be issued this week and it had been in the work...
Biden executive order on cryptocurrency expected this weekWhile U.S. officials have played down the significance of cryptocurrency to Russia's ability to evade sanctions, it remains a concern.