Tag: sanctions evasion

North Korea Crypto Ban and State-Sponsored Hacking: The $2.17B Threat

North Korea's state-sponsored hacking stole $2.17B in 2025, including a record $1.5B ByBit heist. Discover how TraderTraitor operations, IT worker fraud, and Cambodian laundering networks fuel the regime's nuclear program while evading global sanctions.

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.

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.