UK Targets Cryptomus and TokenSpot in New Russia Sanctions Package
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The UK government sanctions five crypto‑payment platforms, including Cryptomus and TokenSpot, for processing transactions linked to Russia’s A7 network, marking the first targeted measures against digital‑currency services in the new Russia sanctions package; the move signals heightened regulatory scrutiny, pressures compliant exchanges to tighten AML controls, and could dampen market liquidity for sanctioned tokens.
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia’s A7 network, the UK government said.