Sanctions & Watchlists
OFAC & Partners Issue LockBit Ransomware Sanctions Against Leader
In a coordinated international action, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Dmitry Khoroshev, alleged leader of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. This briefing details the designations and risks.
OFAC Sanctions Gaza Now for Hamas Crypto Fundraising
OFAC sanctioned Gaza-based media outlet 'Gaza Now' for its role in cryptocurrency fundraising campaigns supporting Hamas. A briefing for compliance teams.
DOJ Charges Samourai Wallet Founders with Money Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the founders of Samourai Wallet, a crypto mixing service, with facilitating over $100 million in money laundering from illicit sources.
OFAC Sanctions LockBit Administrator Dmitry Khoroshev
OFAC designated Dmitry Khoroshev, the alleged administrator of the LockBit ransomware group, blocking his assets and publicly listing 26 cryptocurrency addresses.
OFAC Moscow Exchange Sanctions Target Russia's Financial Core
OFAC designates Moscow Exchange (MOEX), NCC, and NSD, blocking Russia from key financial services and creating urgent compliance obligations for global institutions.
OFAC LockBit Sanctions Target Leader Dmitry Khoroshev in Global Takedown
OFAC has sanctioned LockBit ransomware leader Dmitry Khoroshev, designating his person and crypto addresses on the SDN list as part of a coordinated international action.
US & UK Impose New Russian Crypto Sanctions on Fintech Firms
OFAC and the UK's OFSI have issued new Russian crypto sanctions against fintech firms and virtual asset providers facilitating sanctions evasion. Learn the compliance implications.
OFAC Imposes Sinbad Mixer Sanctions for Lazarus Group Laundering
U.S. Treasury designates cryptocurrency mixer Sinbad.io for its role in laundering over $100 million in stolen assets for North Korea's Lazarus Group.