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Jul 24, 2026

EU Adopts 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia, Banning 14 Crypto Platforms and Targeting Sanctions-Evasion Networks

The European Union approved its 21st package of sanctions against Russia on July 23, 2026, imposing transaction bans on 14 cryptocurrency platforms and operators accused of helping Russia evade sanctions, including entities tied to the A7 Network. The package also targets 48 individuals and 170 organizations across energy, financial services, and shipping sectors.

Jul 24, 2026·16 sources
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  • ▪The European Union's 21st sanctions package includes asset freezes, travel bans, and transaction restrictions to limit Russia's trade, financing, and energy flows.
  • ▪The European Union imposed asset freezes on 94 Russian financial institutions and added Moscow's stock exchange to the sanctions list.
  • ▪The European Union granted a one-year exemption allowing operators to transfer Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries under contracts signed before February 24, 2022.

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Sanctions & economic countermeasuresCrypto Sanctions ComplianceRussia-Ukraine warCrypto privacy & surveillanceCrypto regulation
Anti-money laundering (AML)
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