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Ukraine's Security Service has successfully dismantled a significant underground network that was carrying out unauthorized financial transfers between Russia and Ukraine, making use of banned Russian payment systems and digital currencies.
Active in four regions, these secretive hubs were handling over $1 million each month. Platforms like Yumoney, Webmoney, and various cryptocurrencies were employed to change Russian rubles into digital currencies and subsequently into Ukrainian hryvnia. The primary customer base was made up of hackers and companies participating in under-the-table transactions with Russia. Sanctioned Rosbank Introduces Cross-Border Crypto Payments
Rosbank, a major player in the Russian banking system, has begun executing cross-border crypto transactions. As of early June, the bank has carried out test transactions with both corporate and individual clients. This innovation aims to sidestep Western sanctions intended to halt Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Tracking Sanctions Evaders: IRS and Ukraine Join Forces
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is intensifying its efforts to track down individuals potentially using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, particularly in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IRS's criminal investigation division is partnering with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis and Ukrainian investigators in this effort. 
Compass Mining to sell mining equipment to steer clear of sanctions
The American Texas-based company is set to sell mining equipment worth $30m in Siberia, Russia. As the sanctions imposed by the US and the rest of the world against Russia pile up, cryptocurrency companies seek ways to exit the sanctioned state. 
AI Counterforce: Ukraine's Strategic Win over Russia
On the battlefield against Russia, Ukraine is leveraging more than just conventional arms; it's harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Experts are endeavoring to grasp the role of AI in today's warfare. Its emergence is considered the third significant shift in battle tactics, following the revolutions of gunpowder and nuclear weapons. How WhiteBIT curbs Russia's attempts to bypass sanctions — Nosov
In an exclusive interview with the online publication "Focus," WhiteBIT founder and CEO elaborated on the transparency and openness of the exchange, their investments in crypto education, and Ukraine's potential to become one of Europe's leading digital hubs. US Probes Binance for Alleged Russian Sanctions Evasion
The Justice Department is investigating whether Binance Holdings Ltd., the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was used illegally by Russians to evade US sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to sources familiar with the matter. 
How crypto community is rallying to support Ukraine
According to Chainalysis, since russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country has received $70 million in crypto donations. The most commonly donated cryptocurrencies were ETH, BTC, and USDT. These donations came from individuals and communities like Ukraine DAO. 
The Japanese government will review the Foreign Exchange Law to close backdoors for sanctions evasion
The Japanese government has stated that it will look for an opportunity to close any backdoors for sanctions evasion against the Russian Federation.
On Monday, the Japanese government made a statement that the country’s currency legislation will be revised in order to prevent Russia’s attempts to evade Western sanctions restrictions with cryptocurrency assets. For this purpose, during the next meeting of the Japanese Parliament, the Kishida government will revise the Law on Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade. This was reported to the Reuters news agency by Hirokazu Matsuno, chief secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan.