The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a broad sanctions action on August 24, 2026, targeting Iranian financial networks and other activities while also making significant changes to sanctions involving Syria. OFAC’s accompanying SDN List update includes several cryptocurrency addresses identified as “Digital Currency Address – XBT,” OFAC’s designation for Bitcoin.
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In Bitcoin, Looking Official Means Nothing
New IRS Impersonation Scam Spotted in the Wild
There is an old rule in Bitcoin: don’t trust, verify.
That principle usually gets applied to wallets, transactions and private keys. But it is just as important when dealing with the people and institutions trying to reach your crypto holdings.
A recent scam highlighted by Coinbase is a perfect example.
Continue reading In Bitcoin, Looking Official Means NothingA Reminder for Crypto Crime Victims: Don’t Forget to Report the Crime
The recent COLDCARD hack has been a painful reminder that even experienced Bitcoin users can become victims of sophisticated attacks.
First and foremost, our thoughts are with everyone affected. We know that losing access to your Bitcoin is more than a financial setback, it can be an incredibly stressful and frustrating experience.
Many victims have already reported the wallet addresses involved to BitcoinWho’sWho.com, helping alert the community to suspicious activity. If you’ve done that, thank you. Community reporting plays an important role in helping others avoid the same fate.
But reporting a wallet address is only the first step.
Continue reading A Reminder for Crypto Crime Victims: Don’t Forget to Report the Crime