The European Union (EU) has announced its 19th sanctions package, introducing tougher measures aimed at preventing the circumvention of financial restrictions.
For the first time, crypto service providers are explicitly included among the targeted entities. EU officials cited “growing evidence” that digital assets are being used to bypass sanctions, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight and compliance reporting.
Analysts say the move signals a new phase of regulatory tightening for Europe’s crypto ecosystem, especially affecting cross-border transfers and stablecoin transactions.
