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The EU brings down the banhammer on Russian crypto users

ForkLog 627 12.11.2025

How EU Crypto Sanctions Are Hitting Ordinary Russians

We assess how clear-cut the EU’s 19th sanctions package is, and how the current world order is affecting the digital-asset industry.

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ForkLog 185 09.11.2025

Italian Banks Endorse Digital Euro with Investment Concerns

Italian banking institutions support the ECB's digital euro project but seek a more gradual investment approach.

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ForkLog 1393 02.11.2025

Russians Report Account Freezes at Bybit EU and Revolut

A user of the European branch of Bybit encountered issues during the KYC process while transferring their account, likely due to their Russian citizenship.

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ForkLog 371 17.10.2025

Chainalysis: Russia’s crypto market hits a record $376bn

Between July 2024 and June 2025, Russia’s crypto market reached $376bn, placing it first in Europe.

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ForkLog 169 15.10.2025

French Bank ODDO BHF to Launch Euro-Backed Stablecoin

Founded 175 years ago, the French bank ODDO BHF has announced the launch of the EUROD stablecoin, pegged to the euro, on the Polygon network.

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ForkLog 1836 10.10.2025

Pavel Durov warns of the ‘imminent demise’ of the free internet

We are approaching a “dark, dystopian world” in which governments are stripping users of privacy, Pavel Durov said.

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ForkLog 313 29.09.2025

Poland Moves to Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulations

The Polish Sejm has approved the "Crypto Asset Market Act," introducing industry regulations. The document has been sent to the Senate for consideration.

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ForkLog 231 27.09.2025

Vitalik Buterin Criticizes EU’s Chat Control Legislation

The proposed EU legislation on 'Chat Control' threatens citizens' rights to privacy in digital communications, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

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ForkLog 218 25.09.2025

Nine European Banks Collaborate to Launch Euro Stablecoin

Major European banks have formed a consortium to issue a stablecoin pegged to the euro, in compliance with MiCA regulations.

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ForkLog 314 23.09.2025

Trustee Plus Responds to National Bank of Ukraine’s P2P Operation Concerns

The National Bank of Ukraine has prohibited Trustee Global UAB, the operator of the cryptocurrency wallet Trustee Plus, from providing financial payment services in the country without the necessary license for such activities. What Happened? Upon analysis, the regulator discovered instances of access being provided to a P2P platform and euro transfers between users without account opening. Such activities, under the Financial Services Act, require authorization from the National Bank, which the company lacked.

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ForkLog 192 22.09.2025

EU Ministers Agree on Digital Euro Framework

Finance ministers from EU countries have reached a compromise on key aspects of the digital euro. The project is positioned as a strategic alternative to payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.

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ForkLog 513 19.09.2025

EU to Impose Sanctions on Russian Crypto Platforms for the First Time

The European Commission has announced the preparation of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The restrictions will affect cryptocurrency platforms and digital asset transactions.

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