US Treasury sanctions 45 targets linked to Prince Group scams

Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.

Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.

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Crypto prices are volatile, and governments are still deciding how to regulate it.