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U.S. Sanctions Russian Nationals for Laundering Crypto for North Korean IT Workers
(4 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russian nationals accused of laundering millions of dollars in cryptocurrency on behalf of North Korean IT workers. The action targets individuals who allegedly served as intermediaries, converting crypto earnings tied to a North Korean fraud scheme. The sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt North Korea's use of crypto to evade international restrictions.
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- coindesk.com
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