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General · 26 May 2026

Britain targets Russia's crypto lifeline via foreign banks

Britain targets Russia's crypto lifeline via foreign banks

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Payment routes linked to Russia's war effort in Ukraine could face disruption after fresh British restrictions on finance groups and cryptocurrency platforms. Britain's latest measures against financial institutions and crypto services could disrupt funding streams for Russia's Ukrainian military campaign Targets included the Kremlin-backed A7 system, a Kyrgyz bank, and firms registered in Georgia and the United Arab Emirates.

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