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U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering

Krebs on Security·October 14, 2026·1 min read

The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime services, helping Russia circumvent existing financial restrictions. The sanctions target the platform's role in illicit finance.

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