OFSI releases its first-ever Cryptoassets Threat Assessment raising red flags on under-reporting and highlighting crypto’s growing exposure to sanctions risk

OFSI released its first-ever Cryptoassets Threat Assessment raising red flags on under-reporting and highlighting crypto’s growing exposure to sanctions risk. The report highlights the increasing use of cryptoassets to evade sanctions, particularly by high-risk actors and jurisdictions, and warns that the sector is becoming more exposed to sanctions risk. OFSI calls for greater compliance, transparency, and due diligence among crypto firms…