EU Proposes Total Ban on Russian Crypto Transactions in New Sanctions Package

The European Union is finalizing its 20th sanctions package, which aims to completely shut down cryptocurrency channels linked to Russia. This move seeks to close existing loopholes that have allowed Russian entities to use digital assets to circumvent international financial restrictions. Under the proposed measures, all transactions with Russian crypto service providers and platforms would be prohibited. Furthermore, the sanctions target financial institutions in third countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Laos, and Tajikistan, for facilitating Russian transactions. This regulatory escalation is expected to restrict liquidity and increase selling pressure on major digital assets like BTC and ETH. The initiative underscores the EU's commitment to preventing the decentralized nature of crypto from being used to fund sanctioned activities.