EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia takes direct aim at crypto platforms
The EU has introduced its 20th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on crypto platforms. This package includes a blanket ban on Russian-operated crypto platforms and new restrictions on digital asset transactions. The measures aim to prevent sanctions evasion and enhance compliance for crypto businesses operating within European jurisdictions.
- ▪The EU's sanctions package targets Russian-operated crypto platforms and imposes new transaction restrictions.
- ▪It is the largest expansion of sanctions in two years, adding 120 listings to the blacklist.
- ▪Kyrgyzstan is included in the new trade restrictions due to its role in facilitating evasion for sanctioned entities.
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EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia takes direct aim at crypto platforms Ursula von der Leyen's latest sanctions round introduces a blanket ban on Russian-operated crypto platforms and new digital asset transaction restrictions, marking the EU's most aggressive move against crypto-enabled sanctions evasion to date. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 26, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); The European…
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