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COINTELEGRAPH C3 TERRORISM & SANCTIONS HIGH RISK Published 9 Oct 2026 at 10:34 UTC, affecting GB, RU

Cointelegraph: UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds

The UK has sanctioned three crypto exchanges and payment processors linked to Russian illicit funds and the sanctioned HTX exchange, targeting thousands of Russian entities.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from Cointelegraph, published 9 Oct 2026.

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The UK has sanctioned three crypto exchanges and payment processors linked to Russian illicit funds and the sanctioned HTX exchange, targeting thousands of Russian entities.

What compliance teams should check

  • Re-screen customers against the updated UK Russia sanctions list
  • Review exposure to sanctioned crypto exchanges
  • Update transaction monitoring for Russian-linked payments
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FROM THE NOTICE The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors, some of which were tied to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange. Cointelegraph, 9 Oct 2026, 10:34 UTC, cointelegraph.com

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