Eu Tightens Crypto Noose Around Russia Announces Additional Sanctions

Last updated: June 9, 2025, 22:38

Eu Tightens Crypto Noose Around Russia Announces Additional Sanctions

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On 24 February the EU introduced the 16 th package of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus. The new round expands the scope of the trade sanctions

16th package of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus

EU makes it clear crypto is covered in sanctions against Russia

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Specifically, in the eighth package of severe sanctions against Russia over its aggressive actions in Ukraine, the EU has introduced additional bans, including (but not limited

EU tightens crypto ban on Russia in fresh round of sanctions

EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease

The EU Wednesday clarified that

EU adopts new Russia sanctions package, lists crypto exchange

The EU Wednesday clarified that certain companies and people in Russia and Belarus are banned from trading digital assets in the EU. The update came as part of a

EU Adopts New Sanctions, Crypto Restrictions Against Russia

The EU has adopted its

EU foreign ministers adopted a 16th package of sanctions against Russia on, which targets a cryptocurrency exchange for the first time, a Council statement said.

The EU has adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia. The measures include new restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions and digital asset services.

EU escalates sanctions with new crypto restrictions on

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Frequently asked questions on crypto-assets concerning sanctions

Article 5b(2) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2025 states that “It shall be prohibited to provide crypto-asset wallet, account or custody services to Russian nationals or natural persons

These take aim at Russia’s so-called shadow fleetold tanker ships that Moscow uses to covertly transport and sell its oil around the world. Officials are already