European Union: Prohibition of financial messaging and crypto-asset services in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
Progress
Current status
adopted
23 Apr 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
Council of the European Union adopted 20th package of sanctions against Russia including prohibition on cryptocurrency transactions
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions package introduces measures concerning financial services and crypto-related activities. It establishes a transaction ban on 20 R…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government