EU targets Russian crypto with new sanctions
The European Commission has announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s use of cryptocurrencies, aiming to limit the country’s ability to bypass existing financial restrictions.

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The European Commission has announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s use of cryptocurrencies, aiming to limit the country’s ability to bypass existing financial restrictions.
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