Crypto Exchanges Still Available to Russians Despite Latest EU Sanctions, Rep...
A list of crypto exchanges, including global platforms, have not introduced new restrictions on Russian users after the EU’s most recent sanctions round, Russian crypto media reported. The latest European penalties target an array of crypto-related services to increase pressure on Russia amid an escalating conflict in Ukraine. Major Exchanges Continue to Work in Russia Following EU’s Ban on Crypto Services The European Union adopted a wide range of sanctions last week, aiming to hit Russia’s government, economy, and trade harder. Along with other measures, the eighth package of EU....
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The new crypto sanctions imposed by the European Union are likely to spur the development of the country’s digital asset market, according to a Russian lawmaker. Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the parliamentary Financial Market Committee, believes Russians will manage to bypass the restrictions. Meanwhile, major exchanges have reportedly informed Russian users that trading continues.
Russians Find Ways to Circumvent Mounting European Crypto Sanctions, Duma Member Insists
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New sanctions discussed by EU member states amid the current escalation of the conflict in Ukraine are going to restrict European crypto services for Russians. Reports about the tightening have come after earlier this year the Union banned only “high-value” crypto-asset services to Russian residents and companies.
EU Expected to Target Crypto Services for Russians in New Round of Sanctions Over Ukraine
The European Union is preparing to punish Russia with more sanctions over its decision to announce partial mobilization as part of its escalating military....
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a “reliable and profitable” investment option. According to a recent study, the share of Russian citizens who know about bitcoin has reached two thirds of the population.
Under Sanctions, Russians Consider Buying Property, Gold, and Crypto
Financial and other penalties imposed by the West over Moscow’s decision to invade Ukraine are already affecting the economic situation in Russia. Despite the bleak perspectives, for many Russians....
With the EU, US, and other countries imposing financial sanctions on Russia, there have been concerns that individuals and organizations in the country will resort to crypto to circumvent the restrictions. US Sanctions Will Include Digital Assets With effect from March 1st, the US Treasury Department said that recent sanctions against Russia will include checks […]
Blockchain.com will soon shut down accounts of Russian nationals, while companies like Binance are also working to apply the new EU sanctions. Crypto wallet provider Blockchain.com is the latest company to soon cease to provide services to Russian nationals due to the latest sanctions by the European Union.Blockchain.com has notified its users that it’s going to shut down accounts of Russian nationals in two weeks, the local news agency RBC reported on Oct. 14.According to the report, Blockchain.com will allow Russian users to withdraw their funds until Oct. 27, 2022. After that date, the....