🇺🇸 The USA has intensified sanctions against the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex
On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury re-listed the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe OU in the sanctions list, accusing it of supporting cybercriminals, including those using ransomware.
The sanctions also extended to the successor of Grinex, three company executives, and six associated firms in Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
The US Treasury emphasized that the new restrictions target not only exchanges but also the network of companies and individuals that assist Russia in circumventing sanctions.