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OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine Invasion
On August 23, 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced further sanctions…
OFAC and Department of State Sanction Nearly 300 Individuals and Entities Involved in Russia’s War Machine, One Known to Have Accepted Crypto
On May 1, 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department…
Grassroots Crypto Adoption Continues in Eastern Europe Despite Russia-Ukraine War
This post is an excerpt from our 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report. Download your copy now! Eastern Europe is the fourth-largest…
Bitcoin in War: OP_RETURN Callouts of Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Point to Blockchains’ Growing Role in Geopolitical Conflict
The intersection of cryptocurrency and geopolitical conflict has been a growing topic over the last year. From nation state ransomware…
A Year into Russia’s War on Ukraine, Cryptocurrencies Continue to Play a Key Role
It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, forcing millions to abandon their homes, shelling major cities, and escalating…
Eastern Europe’s Crypto Market Active, With Spikes in Last Year Driven by Russia-Ukraine War
Eastern Europe is the fifth-largest cryptocurrency market we study, with $630.9 billion in value received on-chain between July 2021 and…
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 26] Crypto In Ukraine: The Digital Transformation Of A Country Under Siege
Episode 26 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we have an inspiring and impactful discussion…
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 2] Is Crypto The New Way To Fundraise During War?
Episode 2 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! You can listen or subscribe now on Spotify, Apple, or…
Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, cryptocurrency is taking on an important role in the conflict. On the positive side,…