CoinDesk reports that the U.S. has sanctioned Russian nationals Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas. They allegedly laundered approximately $3.5 million and nearly $2 million in cryptocurrency for North Korean IT workers. This action highlights ongoing concerns about the use of cryptocurrency in facilitating illicit activities.
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Source published: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:18:20 +0000
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