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Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Plan to Use Crypto to Circumvent Sanctions
The Bank of Israel publicly rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to use crypto to sidestep sanctions four days before the Knesset election.
October 24, 2026
Binance News Today: DOJ Reviews Whether the Exchange Breached Its 2023 Settlement
The Justice Department's criminal division confirmed it is reviewing whether Binance honored the $4.3 billion settlement it reached in 2023.
October 10, 2026
UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot Over Russia Sanctions Evasion
The UK added three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms to its Russia sanctions list, targeting brands suspected of helping Moscow dodge curbs.
October 9, 2026
Japan Adds Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex to Asset Freeze List
Tokyo added Garantex to an asset freeze list covering 33 Russian entities and nine individuals, alongside restrictions on 35 shadow-fleet vessels.
October 5, 2026
Treasury Sanctions A7 Shadow Banking Network Used by Iran
Treasury's OFAC sanctioned the A7 Network and FinCEN proposed a rule blocking U.S. institutions from moving funds, including crypto, to its sub-agents.
October 3, 2026
Treasury Sanctions Hamas Financing Network That Moved $2M Through Crypto
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Gaza-based Hamas commander and two French charity operators who moved over $2 million to the group using cryptocurrency wallets.
October 3, 2026