# European Union Sanctions a Russia-Linked Stablecoin Network That Processed About $120 Billion

The bloc's 21st package designates 14 crypto platforms tied to the A7 network and claims a new power to ban crypto services from entire third countries that enable sanctions evasion.

- Published: 2026-07-25T05:44:17.130Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-07-25/european-union-sanctions-a-russia-linked-stablecoin-network
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: geopolitics
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/24/eu-hits-russia-with-massive-21st-sanctions-package-targeting-usd120b-crypto-network), [Council of the EU](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/23/21st-package-of-sanctions-eu-hits-russian-energy-financial-services-and-crypto-hard/)

The European Union (EU) has adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, extending transaction bans to 14 crypto-related platforms and adding designations tied to what investigators call the A7 network. Blockchain analytics firm Chain…

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