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U.K. sanctions Canadian crypto exchange, says it's helping Russian government
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Cryptomus, a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of assisting the Russian government in evading sanctions. The Canadian government had previously accused Cryptomus of failing to report numerous suspicious transactions linked to sanctions evasion, cybercrime, and child sex abuse material.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 11 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.
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You now face tougher scrutiny if your crypto exchange handles risky flows linked to geopolitical conflicts like Russia. Compliance gaps that seemed minor to Canadian regulators risk triggering severe UK sanctions and market exclusion.
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3 sources · first reported 11 Oct 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026
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