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+0.5%UK sanctions three crypto firms over Russia sanctions evasion ties
Image: CryptoPotatoThe UK sanctioned three crypto firms on October 8 over alleged ties to Russia's wartime economy and sanctions evasion. The targets are payment processors Cryptomus and Heleket, operated by Xeltox Enterprises Ltd., and Kyrgyzstani exchange TokenSpot CJSC. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis linked the services to extensive illicit financial flows, including connections to ransomware groups and a $308 million transfer to an HTX deposit address.
Key points
- The UK sanctioned crypto firms Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot on October 8 over Russia sanctions evasion ties
- Chainalysis found Cryptomus and Heleket received funds from more than 15,000 distinct illicit counterparties
- TokenSpot was linked to a network of exchanges funneling over $308 million to an HTX deposit address
- The sanctions target infrastructure supporting Russia's wartime economy, military supply chains and sanctions evasion
Why it matters
The sanctions highlight growing regulatory scrutiny of crypto services used for illicit cross-border flows and sanctions evasion. Users of unvetted crypto payment processors face elevated risk of exposure to sanctioned networks and criminal activity.
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Sources · 2 publishers
CryptoPotato
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UK Sanctions 3 Crypto Firms Over Russia Ties
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Blockonomi
- Confirmed by CryptoPotato
- CryptoVideos brief published
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