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world6 days ago

U.S. Intensifies Efforts to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Regional Tensions

The US Coast Guard seized two Russian-linked oil tankers attempting to bypass sanctions, while ongoing negotiations in Paris aim to establish security guarantees for Ukraine. Russian forces face difficulties in replenishing reserves and suffer casualties, with Ukrainian forces conducting strikes against Russian infrastructure and advancing in certain areas. The conflict continues with complex military and diplomatic developments.

businesseconomics1 year ago

Global Metal Prices Soar as US and UK Impose Sanctions on Russian Supply

Aluminium and nickel prices surged following the imposition of sanctions on Russian supply, as concerns over disruptions to the global supply chain intensified. The sanctions, imposed in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have raised fears of potential shortages and supply chain disruptions, leading to a sharp increase in commodity prices.

business1 year ago

"Global Metal Markets React to LME Ban on Russian-Origin Supplies"

The London Metal Exchange has banned deliveries of any Russian supplies produced after midnight on Friday in response to new US and UK sanctions, leading metal traders to anticipate dramatic price moves when trading reopens on Monday. While some expect prices of aluminum, copper, and nickel to rise due to the removal of a major producer from the market, others are concerned about the potential flood of old Russian metal onto the exchange. The industry is preparing for heightened volatility, with Russia accounting for a significant portion of global metal supply, and the LME's decision to allow deliveries of "old" Russian metal under certain conditions is expected to reignite the debate over banning Russian metal altogether.

finance2 years ago

Swiss Banks UBS and Credit Suisse Under Investigation for Alleged Russian Sanctions Violations

The US Department of Justice is intensifying its investigation into Credit Suisse and UBS over suspected compliance failures that allowed Russian clients to evade sanctions. The probe, which began with subpoenas earlier this year, has now focused on Credit Suisse, with UBS being briefed on its alleged exposure to sanctions violations since acquiring the smaller rival. The DOJ is also looking into possible compliance failures at UBS.

crime2 years ago

Former FBI Official Admits Concealing Foreign Payments in Guilty Plea

Former FBI official Charles McGonigal pleaded guilty to concealing over $225,000 in foreign payments from an Albanian official while leading the bureau's counterintelligence operations in Europe. McGonigal accepted the funds from late 2017 until his retirement in late 2018 and also violated Russian sanctions by accepting bribes from oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Sentencing for both cases is scheduled for December and February, respectively.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Binance under US investigation for violating Russian sanctions.

The US Department of Justice's national security and crime divisions are investigating Binance for allowing Russians to use the cryptocurrency exchange in violation of US sanctions. Binance is also facing accusations of AML and KYC violations. The company has stated that it is compliant with US and international sanctions and that its KYC protocols are in line with traditional banking. Binance is not the only crypto exchange to face sanctions violation scrutiny, with Poloniex recently paying a $7.6 million settlement for violating sanctions against several countries.