# US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets

# US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets

” US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets “ Representative Brad Sherman will be introducing a bill in the House aimed at cracking down on U.S. businesses handling crypto transactions for Russian banks and individuals. Speaking at a hybrid markup meeting with the House Financial Services Committee…

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#Koch Industries staying in Russia, says leaving would ‘do more harm than good’

#Koch Industries staying in Russia, says leaving would ‘do more harm than good’

“Koch Industries staying in Russia, says leaving would ‘do more harm than good’” Koch Industries plans to maintain its business operations in Russia, breaking with other companies that hastily exited the country following the Kremlin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the company confirmed this week. GOP megadonor Charles Koch’s Kansas-based firm said it will continue operating…

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#Slovakia offers air defense system to Ukraine; Austin wary

#Slovakia offers air defense system to Ukraine; Austin wary

“Slovakia offers air defense system to Ukraine; Austin wary” ​Slovakia’s defense minister said Thursday that his country would be willing to send Ukraine highly sought-after S-300 ​long-range ​air defense systems if NATO ​provides a replacement​ — only for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin​ to leave him hanging by saying he had nothing to announce. ​​ Jaroslav Nad ​said Slovakia has…

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#Russians have up to 3 billion stashed in Swiss banks

#Russians have up to $213 billion stashed in Swiss banks

“Russians have up to $213 billion stashed in Swiss banks” ZURICH — Switzerland’s secretive banks hold up to $213 billion of Russian wealth, the country’s financial industry association estimates, as sanctions on Russia give a rare glimpse inside Swiss vaults. The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) estimated that the banks hold between 150 billion and 200…

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# How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions

# How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions

” How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions “ As pointed out by Caroline Malcolm, Head of International Policy at Chainalysis, the transparent nature of blockchain technology makes it relatively easy for crypto intelligence companies to track funds related to sanctioned entities. “We’re in quite a unique position because of the transparency and…

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