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7 TokenPost stories are tagged OFAC. The newest appear first.
Latest OFAC stories
- Treasury Targets TdA-Linked ATM Network and Seven TRON Addresses
The action covers 10 individuals and entities tied to an ATM network that allegedly used malware and cryptocurrency to move proceeds from U.S. thefts.
· Regulation
- US Strikes on Iran, OFAC Sanctions and Stablecoin Freezes Raise Crypto Market Tensions
US airstrikes on Iran and OFAC crypto sanctions alongside Tether wallet freezes highlight rising geopolitical risk and tightening regulatory scrutiny across digital asset markets.
· Regulation
- U.S. Treasury Sanctions Crypto Addresses Linked to Cuba, Tether Freezes $131 Million USDT
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned multiple crypto addresses tied to Cuba-linked entities as Tether froze $131 million in USDT, highlighting rising enforcement and stablecoin control risks.
· Regulation
- Japan Weighs Crypto ETFs as Russia Moves to Tax Trading Income
Japan is considering crypto ETFs to boost institutional access while Russia advances plans to tax crypto trading as income, highlighting diverging global regulatory approaches.
· Regulation
- US Treasury Warns Crypto Payments to Iran May Trigger Sanctions Enforcement
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC warned that crypto or fiat payments linked to Iran, including via exchanges like Nobitex, could trigger sanctions enforcement amid rising geopolitical tensions.
· Regulation
- Tether Freezes $344 Million USDT as U.S. Expands Sanctions Into Stablecoins
Tether froze $344 million in USDT with OFAC cooperation, highlighting how U.S. sanctions are extending into stablecoins and raising concerns over digital currency sovereignty in South Korea.
· Regulation
- US Treasury Signals Tighter Stablecoin Oversight Under GENIUS Act
The U.S. Treasury outlined plans with OFAC and FinCEN to tighten oversight of stablecoins and crypto intermediaries under the GENIUS Act to curb illicit finance.
· Regulation