Sanctions evasion stories

Sep 7, 2026

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across shared border

Russia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge spanning the Tumen River in a ceremony highlighting deepening ties between the two countries. Both sides described the structure as an important milestone in bilateral relations.

Sep 7, 20268 sources

Jul 22, 2026

HTX Crypto Exchange Rapidly Rotating Wallets Across Multiple Blockchains to Evade UK Sanctions, TRM Labs Reports

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reports that cryptocurrency exchange HTX has been systematically rotating its hot wallets and deposit addresses across four blockchains since UK authorities imposed sanctions on the platform in May 2026, making sanctions enforcement more difficult.

Jul 22, 20269 sources

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▪The Kang Kon and the Choe Hyon, commissioned in June 2026, are 5,000-ton destroyers equipped with nuclear-capable missiles, representing North Korea's most advanced warships
▪South Korean intelligence reports that Russia is believed to have provided North Korea with air-defense missiles, electronic warfare equipment, drones, and spy-satellite technology
▪The Russian government stated that trucks would begin using the bridge immediately for cargo, and the bridge would be fully operational for passenger traffic by the end of 2026

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Blockchain interoperability1 Crypto exchanges1 Crypto privacy & surveillance1 Crypto regulation1 Crypto Sanctions Compliance1 Defense & military alliances1 Russia-Ukraine war1 Russia’s wartime governance1

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