Sanctioned States Exploit Crypto to Fuel Weapons—FATF Warns of “Exponential” Surge
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has raised alarms over the escalating use of cryptocurrencies by sanctioned nations to finance weapons programs. A June 20 report highlights systemic vulnerabilities in global financial regulations, urging immediate action to close loopholes.
Only 16% of countries meet UN Security Council standards for countering proliferation financing. Illicit actors are leveraging sophisticated crypto-based methods to evade sanctions and fund weapons of mass destruction. The FATF emphasizes coordinated public-private sector responses to mitigate risks.