Morning Edition · Friday, July 24, 2026Published at 1:23 AM EDT · New York
European Union Targets 14 Crypto Platforms and 94 Banks in New Russia Sanctions Package
The bloc's 21st package reaches crypto service providers based in Georgia, Panama and beyond, extending sanctions enforcement onto blockchain networks.
The European Union named 14 crypto service platforms and 94 banks and financial institutions in its 21st sanctions package against Russia, according to the Council of the European Union. The measures reach crypto providers based outside Rus…
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