Clarity Act proposal targets crypto sanctions loophole
US lawmakers are considering changes to the Clarity Act that would strengthen sanctions enforcement against illicit cryptocurrency activity linked to groups such as North Korea's Lazarus Group.

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US lawmakers are considering changes to the Clarity Act that would strengthen sanctions enforcement against illicit cryptocurrency activity linked to groups such as North Korea's Lazarus Group.
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