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Image: CointelegraphItaly’s central bank mandates sanctions screening for digital asset transfers according to recent media reporting
According to reporting by Cointelegraph, Banca d’Italia has directed cryptocurrency service providers to establish internal controls and screen transfers for ties to sanctioned entities, a development that is not officially confirmed by primary regulatory notices.
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CointelegraphItaly’s central bank mandates sanctions screening for digital asset transfers according to recent media reporting
According to reporting by Cointelegraph, Banca d’Italia has directed cryptocurrency service providers to establish internal controls and screen transfers for ties to sanctioned entities, a development that is not officially confirmed by primary regulatory notices.
CointelegraphIran Eases Currency Rules to Bypass US Sanctions With Crypto, According to Media Reports
According to reporting by Cointelegraph and the Financial Times, Iran's central bank has adjusted foreign exchange policies to facilitate the use of cryptocurrencies for international trade, an account that is not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsIran Reportedly Eases Controls to Allow Crypto Export Settlements Amid Sanctions
According to reporting from crypto.news and the Financial Times, Iran's central bank has reportedly eased foreign-exchange restrictions and tolerated cryptocurrency use for export settlements, though this shift is not officially confirmed. Businesses increasingly utilize stablecoins like USDT to bypass conventional banking channels restricted by sweeping international sanctions.
crypto.newsBanca d’Italia Demands Strict Sanctions Screening on Every Crypto Transfer Without Exceptions
According to reporting by crypto.news, Banca d’Italia instructed crypto-asset service providers to screen every transaction for sanctions exposure regardless of value. The supervisory communication, not officially confirmed by an independent first-party regulatory decree announcement published directly on the primary portal, reinforces pre-existing European Banking Authority guidelines that have remained legally applicable in Italy since late December 2025.
Crypto BriefingRussian Gold Exports to Hong Kong Triple in 2026 Amid Global Sanctions
According to reporting by Crypto Briefing, Russian gold shipments directed toward Hong Kong experienced a threefold increase during the first seven months of 2026, reaching nearly one hundred tonnes. This development, which remains not officially confirmed by government or regulatory authorities, underscores evolving trade pathways and economic alignments under heavy Western sanctions.
CointelegraphLazarus Group-Linked Addresses Allegedly Move $30 Million Through Hyperliquid
Media reporting indicates that digital wallets connected to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group transferred thirty million dollars in digital assets through Hyperliquid, a development that is not officially confirmed by primary sources.