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Can a state "crypto-proof" itself against sanctions?
In a new RUSI commentary, @keatingetom considers Benjamin Netanyahu’s interest in cryptocurrency and what this reveals about the continuing power of financial sanctions and the current limits of technological attempts to circumvent them.
Read the full commentary rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
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Given recent news regarding Binance, with the hack being attributed to the North Korean TraderTraitor (Lazarus Group) crypto hacking unit, many people are asking where does crypto sit in the illicit finance picture, and what should policymakers be doing about it?
CFS researchers have for years focused on solutions against North Korea's abuse of virtual assets for its sanctions evasion purposes. Interested in how North Korea cashes out its crypto? Where does DeFi come into the mix? How should Virtual Asset Services Providers assess proliferation financing risk? We have the answers in store for you 🧵
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🗒️If you are keen to learn more about how to provide a standardised approach to assessing financial crime risk within the cryptocurrency industry, then Allison Owen and Dr Noemi Tambe's guide is an excellent place to start - rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
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☕️Finally, grab a coffee mid-morning and listen to this episode of the Suspicious Transaction Report on Sanctions in North Korea from former UK Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Alastair Morgan, on the evolution of North Korea sanctions - rusi.org/podcasts/suspicious…
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🚨New commentary alert! @NeilBarnett warns that crypto-enabled money laundering could expand the “attack surface” for election interference – and that the UK can’t just copy-paste old political finance rules onto crypto donations.
Read the article here: rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
And more on our crypto donations work: rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
@rowenamason @beckyrmorton @DavidPBMaddox @masonboyo @tomburgis
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If the UK can’t reliably trace fiat donations today, we definitely can’t detect crypto-enabled influence tomorrow.
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The answer? We need a time-limited moratorium, not a ban, on crypto donations – a pause to build the safeguards our democracy needs.
@keatingetom @Masonboyowen
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💥 How useful is the FATF Terrorist Financing Typologies Report?
Host @keatingetom, along with CFS Associate Fellows
@JessMarinDavis and Stephen Reimer discuss.
Apple: bit.ly/483VnwS
Spotify: bit.ly/4i6AMwE
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New project alert: 'Cryptocurrencies in UK Politics' will benchmark the UK’s current and proposed digital political finance frameworks against international practice, highlight vulnerabilities, propose targeted reforms. Generously funded by @JRRT1904 rusi.org/news-and-comment/ru… 1/3
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The project will be supported by a series of events, with its findings published in a research report next year.
💡 But here are some first thoughts for the @FinancialTimes this week (£): ft.com/content/c01c35b6-01b8… 2/3
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Get in touch if you want to know more!
@annairrera @bspeed8 @strack_ben @CatNeilan @emilyjnicolle @MsHannahMurphy @PickardJE @josiahmortimer @kiranstacey @LucyGJWhite @OKnightCrypto @rowenamason @Sebsinclair1989 @_simonchandler_ @williamheasman /END
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As @POLITICOEurope reports, the EU is stepping up its focus on Russia's shadow fleet: bit.ly/3Ji2JV7
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..and recently published a study on how flag registries can play a greater role in securing the integrity of maritime sanctions: bit.ly/4orOSdV
@keatingetom @gonzalosaizer
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Get in touch if you are interested in hearing more about our work: @thomas_m_wilson, @OilSheppard, @polinaivanovva, @xtophercook, @JavierBlas, @JLeeEnergy, @SamChambers, @apsyrtus, @NilsenThomas, @skaalmo, @jacopobarigazzi, @victor__jack, @gabrielcsgavin, @LloydsList, @tradewindsnews, @Splash_247, @Mar_Ex, @ShippingWatch
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