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October 22, 2023

Attention: Binance Terminates Visa Debit Card With 20 December 2023 And Loses Ground To Coinbase!

Binance currently seems to be backing off one step at a time, opening up space for its competitors. While Coinbase recently announced European expansion with a MiCA license in Europe, Binance seems to be losing balance in Europe and the U.S. In an email, Binance customers in Europe were notified that their Visa debit card would only work until Dec. 20, 2023. Solaris Group is discontinuing Visa Debit card support for Binance.

September 4, 2022

NAGA Group Launches Crypto-Based Visa Card

Listed NAGA Group announced that it is launching a VISA-approved card program in partnership with Solaris Group and its UK and Lithuanian-regulated Contis Group through its NAGA Pay scheme. As with other such crypto cards or, for example, Binance, NAGA users will be able to spend both fiat and crypto in real-time at the point of sale. The NAGA Pay app will unlock the "Pay with Crypto" feature for all customers in the app stores on 7 Sept 2022, the company said. NAGA Group recently announced that its 2020 and 2021 financials would not be accurate because of an error by auditor EY.

Compliance Report: Sergey Mendeleev, Garantex, and Exved – The Rising Role of Crypto in Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy

Sergey Mendeleev, a prominent figure in Russia's cryptocurrency scene, has played a central role in the establishment and operation of two key platforms—Garantex and Exved. These platforms have been instrumental in facilitating cross-border payments and crypto transactions, potentially serving as important tools for Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy. Mendeleev's growing influence in this space, coupled with Russia's evolving regulatory framework, positions him as a key player in Russia.

Russia’s New Crypto Strategy for Sanctions Evasion

Russia’s new crypto laws, allowing mining and international payments in digital currencies, are part of a broader strategy to evade Western sanctions and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This move, led by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), opens up new compliance risks for global financial institutions dealing with Russian entities. The new laws are set to take effect in September for cross-border payments and in November for crypto mining.

Secretive Cyprus Funds Used to Obscure Megayachts and Real Estate Linked to Sanctioned Russian Banker

A recent OCCRP investigation revealed that Cyprus-registered RAIFs were used to hide megayachts and real estate linked to sanctioned Russian banker Andrei Kostin. These secretive funds, managed by Inveqo, allowed clients to avoid disclosing their ownership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and regulatory enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and preventing financial crime in the global investment landscape.

First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland Under New UK Law

Crypto has undoubtedly become mainstream, particularly in the cybercrime sphere. In a first for Scottish law enforcement, £110,000 in cryptocurrency has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie following a violent robbery. Under new UK rules, police can now seize crypto assets without needing to make an arrest, highlighting a growing focus on tackling digital crime as incidents involving cryptocurrency continue to rise.

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.