# Switching from Cryptomus to Heleket still leaves the same UK sanctions target

https://mins.news/en/item/96164

- CryptoSlate, 2026-10-12 09:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/cryptomus-and-heleket-share-one-uk-sanctions-target-raising-the-stakes-of-switching-payment-providers/

> The UK placed crypto payment brands Cryptomus and Heleket under one sanctions designation on Oct. 8, 2026, naming Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. The notice lists both brands and Certa Payments Ltd. as names associated with Xeltox and sets out measures including asset freezes and payment-processing restrictions. Whether a transfer or withdrawal is allowed depends on the transaction, jurisdiction and any applicable exception or license.

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