GeopoliticsMedium•6 November 2026•
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EU Commission Moves to Close Russia Sanction Loopholes in Crypto and Finance
Key Facts
1European Commission officials in Brussels discussed closing sanction loopholes related to cryptocurrency and foreign payment networks.
2These moves follow the 21st sanctions package which prohibited transactions with 33 Russian financial institutions.
European Commission officials in Brussels discussed closing sanction loopholes related to cryptocurrency and foreign payment networks. EU Today reported that these moves follow the 21st sanctions package, which prohibited transactions with 33 Russian financial institutions to prevent the bypassing of existing restrictions on money and technology.
The new measures specifically target the 'shadow fleet' used for Russian energy exports and aim to block circumvention through third-country banks. Regarding regional economic performance, EU annual GDP growth was recorded at 1.3% on October 30, 2026, while Russia's Manufacturing PMI stood at 49.9 on November 2, 2026, indicating ongoing pressure on its industrial sector.