Date:  November 3, 2025 Following the introduction of the 19th EU sanctions package , several fintech platforms — including Revolut — have reportedly increased restrictions and account closures for users with potential links to sanctioned regions or unclear KYC/AML status. According to multiple reports, a number of Russian citizens legally residing in EU countries with D-type visas or residence permits  have seen their Revolut accounts frozen or terminated  without prior noti

The 19th package of EU sanctions prohibits most licensed European crypto services from working with Russian passport holders, including EU residency permit (residence card) holders, unless they have a second citizenship or official tax residency in the EU. Date: October 22, 2025 Category/Tags: EU, Regulation On October 22, 2025, the EU adopted an updated sanctions package—Regulation 833/2014—which explicitly bans European licensed crypto exchanges and wallets from servicing R

Summary: Dubai-based Bybit suffered the largest crypto exchange hack in history, losing $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH) to North Korean hackers. The sophisticated attack exposed systemic vulnerabilities in wallet management and staff security practices. Date: February 21, 2025 Category/Tags: Security, Exchange, Bybit, Asset Protection On February 21, 2025, Bybit, one of the world’s largest exchanges, experienced an unprecedented breach: hackers stole 400,000 ETH, worth over $1

Summary: The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now in force, creating the world's first unified regulatory framework for crypto assets and service providers. MiCA aims to protect consumers, increase transparency, and bring stability to the digital asset market. Date: March 2025 Category/Tags: EU, Regulation, MiCA, Compliance MiCA introduces mandatory authorization and licensing for all crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in the EU. Companies must now compl