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Payments

Is USDT Banned in the EU? The 8 January 2027 Deadline

ESMA gave EU crypto platforms until 8 January 2027 to wind down USDT. What changes if you hold it, and how to get paid in stablecoins now.

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Compliance

Sanctioned TRON Addresses: The USDT Trail Goes Back to 2022

OFAC put seven TRON addresses on the SDN list on 30 September. The USDT behind them has moved since 2022. How to check your own exposure.

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Security

The P2P Crypto Trade That Freezes Your Bank Account

Sell crypto peer-to-peer and the money can arrive stolen. Here's how the freeze happens, and what to check before you release coins.

5 min read
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Compliance

Source of Funds: What Your Exchange Actually Wants

Your exchange asked where the crypto came from. What triggers the question, what documents close it, and how to answer fast.

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Compliance

Paying a Contractor in Crypto? Check the Wallet First

Eleven governments warned about North Korean IT workers on July 31. Here is what paying the wrong wallet can cost you.

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Compliance

Frozen USDT: How Issuer Blacklists Actually Work

Tether froze $131M in one day. How stablecoin blacklists work, why clean wallets get caught, and what to check before you accept.

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Compliance

Crypto Sanctions in 2026: What They Mean for You

OFAC and EU crypto sanctions hit ordinary users too. Here is your real exposure in 2026 and the simple habits that keep your wallet clean.

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