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Treasury Continues Campaign to Combat Ransomware As Part of Whole-of-Government Effort
Building on the first-ever designation of a virtual currency exchange for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced additional steps today to help the virtual currency industry prevent exploitation by sanctioned persons and other illicit actors. These actions are part of the Biden Administration’s focused, integrated effort to counter the ransomware threat. New industry-specific guidance outlines sanctions compliance best practices tailored to the unique risks posed in this dynamic space, while new data from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows ... (full story)
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