# Yellen alleges crypto has not been used for significant Russian sanctions evasion so far

# Yellen alleges crypto has not been used for significant Russian sanctions evasion so far

” Yellen alleges crypto has not been used for significant Russian sanctions evasion so far “ United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday that her department is not seeing significant use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions placed on Russian oligarchs and government agencies. Yellen was asked repeatedly about digital asset…

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#US blocks Russia from making bond payments

#US blocks Russia from making bond payments

“US blocks Russia from making bond payments” The Biden administration on Monday blocked Russia from paying holders of its sovereign debt more than $600 million from reserves held at American banks — ratcheting up the pressure on the Kremlin as it tries to avoid a bond default. The move comes as images from Ukraine reveal…

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# The world has synchronized on Russian crypto sanctions

# The world has synchronized on Russian crypto sanctions

” The world has synchronized on Russian crypto sanctions “ In her monthly Expert Take column, Selva Ozelli, an international tax attorney and CPA, covers the intersection between emerging technologies and sustainability, and provides the latest developments around taxes, AML/CFT regulations and legal issues affecting crypto and blockchain. According to the United Nations High Commissioner…

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#Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s secret B superyacht fleet revealed

#Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s secret $1B superyacht fleet revealed

“Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s secret $1B superyacht fleet revealed” Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s fleet of superyachts was revealed Friday to be more extensive than previously known following the discovery of two more luxury vessels in Antigua – both of which now face seizure. British authorities have determined that Abramovich is the owner of the…

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#Russia once again avoids bond default with 7M payment

#Russia once again avoids bond default with $447M payment

“Russia once again avoids bond default with $447M payment” Russia once again avoided a default on its foreign debt as the Kremlin transferred a $447 million bond payment. The payment was processed by JPMorgan, which is Russia’s foreign correspondent bank. It was then transferred to the admin agent, which in this instance is BNY Mellon,…

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