# UK sanctions three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links

https://mins.news/en/item/92927

- CoinDesk, 2026-10-09 10:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/09/uk-slaps-sanctions-on-three-crypto-exchanges-over-alleged-russia-links

> Britain said three crypto platforms and two payment services may have helped Russia evade financial sanctions. Two of the platforms handled transactions involving the Kremlin-backed A7 network.

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