Crypto Isn’t a Sanctions Escape Hatch

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Despite growing use of digital assets by countries like Iran and Russia, experts say crypto is far from a perfect workaround. Chainalysis notes that blockchain transactions are transparent and permanently recorded, making them easier to trace than many traditional methods.

Investigators can often follow funds to exchanges or off-ramps where assets can be frozen or seized. The takeaway: crypto may enable faster transfers, but it doesn’t eliminate oversight—and in some cases, it increases visibility

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