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UK authorities are ramping up their pressure on Russia with a fresh sanctions package targeting over a dozen individuals, crypto networks, and firms used to bypass the country’s sanctions. Related Reading: Polymarket Faces Ban In Indonesia Amid Growing Global Crackdown Russia-Linked Crypto Firms Hit With New Sanctions On Tuesday, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development […]
Read full articleUK sanctions Huobi Global S.A., operator of HTX, over alleged role in Russia’s “A7” shadow network, as new analysis claims the exchange handled billions in high‑risk flows.
Polymarket is pushing more traders toward identity checks as regulatory pressure grows over sanctions exposure, geoblocking failures and jurisdictional misuse. Polymarket is moving closer to requiring more traders to verify their identities as the prediction market faces mounting pressure over…
UK sanctions crypto firms linked to Russian networks while HTX says operations remain safe and unaffected by recent actions. The UK government expanded its crackdown on Russia-linked financial networks on May 26. Multiple crypto businesses were sanctioned as part of the Russian sanctions. The UK’s first use of these sanctions powers against crypto exchanges. UK […] The post UK Cracks Down on Russia-Linked Crypto Firms and Exchanges appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.
Polymarket and Kalshi have been hit with mounting regulatory scrutiny, and Spain is now the latest jurisdiction to step in. After challenges ranging from security concerns to government investigations, Spanish regulators have begun a formal process against both prediction market operators and ordered their sites blocked nationwide. Sanctions Against Polymarket And Kalshi Spain’s Directorate General […]
The case highlights regulatory gaps in prediction markets, prompting a broader industry and legislative reevaluation of oversight mechanisms. The post Polymarket faces scrutiny over insider trading amid US Army charges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Increased currency hedging by firms highlights a shift towards risk aversion, impacting profit margins and underscoring crypto's limited adoption. The post MillTech survey shows US and UK firms ramping up currency hedges amid Iran war volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The persistence of intermediary networks undermines sanctions, enabling Russian airlines to maintain near pre-sanctions fleet levels. The post Marine Equipments Centre resells engines to Russian airlines, skirting sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The UK's unprecedented sanctions on HTX highlight a growing regulatory willingness to target major crypto exchanges, impacting global market dynamics. The post U.K. sanctions HTX over suspected ties to Russian crypto operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
