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UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds

Cointelegraph·October 9, 2026·1 min read
UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds

The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors tied to Russian illicit funds, with some linked to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange. The action targets platforms allegedly involved in circumventing financial restrictions, marking another step in international efforts to curb sanctions evasion through digital assets.

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