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UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Over Suspected Russia-Linked Evasion

Bitcoin.com News·October 9, 2026·1 min read
UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Over Suspected Russia-Linked Evasion

The UK imposed sanctions on three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms over suspected Russia-linked sanctions evasion. The measures target financial channels authorities associate with bypassing restrictions on Russia, expanding Britain's pressure on Moscow's war funding. Cryptomus and Heleket are among the entities listed.

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