Tag: sanctions evasion
The IRGC Crypto Cartel: How Unlicensed Mining Drains Iran’s Power Grid
Explore how the IRGC exploits Iran's energy grid for unlicensed crypto mining, creating a state-backed cartel that evades sanctions while causing widespread blackouts.
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Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining to Bypass Sanctions: How It Works and Why It’s Limited
Russia legalized crypto mining to bypass Western sanctions, using state-backed stablecoins like A7A5 to move billions in trade. But blockchain transparency and market limits make it a flawed tool - not a replacement for the dollar.
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