EU intensifies clampdown on Russian crypto executives with new sanctions

EU intensifies clampdown on Russian crypto executives with new sanctions

Summary

The EU has imposed new sanctions on Russian nationals, prohibiting them from holding positions in crypto-asset wallet, account, or custody service providers for Russian individuals. This is part of the EU's twelfth package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at preventing circumvention of earlier crypto-related sanctions. Notable Russian individuals involved in cryptocurrency operations have faced sanctions and criminal prosecution outside the EU.