Russia
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The future of UK cybersecurity
Charlie Sammut, deputy director for Assessment NCSC, spoke at the Eversheds Sutherland Global Tech event about the rise in cybersecurity threats, and what can be done.
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Bank of Scotland fined for breach of Russia sanctions
The UK’s OFSI states that the case “highlights important compliance lessons for a wide range of industry stakeholders.”
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Marsalek’s missing millions: the unravelling of a secret Libyan empire
FT investigation sheds light on Wirecard fraudster’s activities in north Africa and shadow life as a Russian agent of influence.
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GRIP Extra: Treasury mulls stronger role for FinCEN, ESMA publishes supervisory expectations
Our in-brief roundup of notable stories from the last week.
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Podcast: Irina Sivachenko on cross-border investigations, anti-corruption, and regulatory enforcement
Vlada Gurvich sat down with Irina Sivachenko, a seasoned senior attorney at Ropes & Gray.
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Crypto wrap: Trump-linked token security threat, CZ lawyer defends pardon, BCBS crypto capital rethink
Our roundup of key crypto regulation stories.
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Canada Minister of Foreign Affairs announces more Russia sanctions under SEMA
Additions include 13 individuals, 11 entities, and 100 vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet.
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A7A5 Russian stablecoin continues to evade sanctions
Despite action taken in August, $6 billion worth of the token is known to have been moved since then.
