Tag: sanctions evasion

How North Korea Converts Stolen Crypto to Fiat: The Sanctions Loophole 17 Aug 2026
How North Korea Converts Stolen Crypto to Fiat: The Sanctions Loophole

Discover how North Korea converts stolen crypto to fiat using cross-chain bridges, IT workers, and hubs like Cambodia. Learn the 4-stage laundering process and why sanctions struggle to stop it.

Operation Final Exchange: How Germany Took Down 47 Russian Crypto Exchanges 14 Feb 2026
Operation Final Exchange: How Germany Took Down 47 Russian Crypto Exchanges

Germany's Operation Final Exchange shut down 47 Russian no-KYC crypto exchanges in a historic takedown, seizing 8TB of data and disrupting sanctions evasion networks. This move reshaped how law enforcement fights crypto crime.