Key Takeaways:

• New Executive Order prohibits certain imports and exports, and authorizes the Department of the Treasury to impose significant restrictions on U.S. investment in Russia
• Additional wave of sanctions targeting Russian “elites” close to President Vladimir Putin
• OFAC guidance clarifies that Russia-related sanctions prohibitions apply to cryptocurrency transactions

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On March 11, 2022, President Biden signed a new Russia-related Executive Order,… More

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Key Takeaways:

• The Biden administration announces ban on import of Russian energy commodities and prohibition on new investment in the Russian energy sector
• New General License provides wind-down period until April 22, 2022 for certain energy imports from Russia pursuant to agreements entered into before March 8, 2022
• EU and UK expand their sanctions programs against Russia and Belarus, including additional sanctions on oligarchs
• FinCEN issued an alert to all financial institutions to be vigilant against efforts to evade the expansive sanctions and other restrictions imposed in connection with the invasion of Ukraine

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Cyprus used to be in love with Russians. However, after the country invaded Ukraine, the relationship has fractured and Cypriot casinos may pay the price. Cyprus figured out long ago that, for some reason, it was particularly interesting to Russians. It may have been because of the warm Mediterranean weather, the beaches or the popular […]

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Key Takeaways:

• U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Russian elites, along with their family members, companies, and personal vehicles
• Actions targeting the defense sector and Russian government-affiliated media outlets signal the expansion of U.S. sanctions to new industries
• SWIFT access to be denied to seven Russian banks on March 12, 2022
• New export controls target Belarus and further restrict export of items that use encryption to Russia and Belarus

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In a rare move, Singapore is going to introduce restrictions on certain Russian financial transactions and crypto operations aimed at evading sanctions. The decision comes amid officially expressed concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of small states around the world. Singapore Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Impose Sanctions…

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Lawmakers and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic discuss how to enforce financial sanctions against Russia in the age of decentralized currencies. Cryptocurrencies risk undermining sanctions against Russia, allowing Putin and his cronies to evade economic pain. U.S. financial regulators need to take this threat seriously and increase their scrutiny of digital assets. https://t.co/4lCUNcUC29 […]

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Winners will be celebrated and presented their awards in a virtual ceremony attended by the finalists, winners, judges and industry peers from all over the world.

(PRWeb February 24, 2022)

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