The European Union prohibits Belarusian citizens and residents from owning, controlling, or managing crypto service providers regulated under MiCA. Restrictions on the crypto industry, as outlined in Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847 adopted by the Council of the European Union on July 24, take effect on August 25. Affected services include crypto trading platforms, asset exchange, order execution and transmission, asset issuance, asset transfer, investment advice, and portfolio management. (Cointelegraph)
EU Expands Crypto Restrictions on Belarus, Effective August 25
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The EU has expanded crypto restrictions targeting Belarus, effective August 25. Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847, adopted on July 24, 2026, prohibits Belarusian citizens from owning or managing crypto services regulated under MiCA. This includes exchanges, asset transfers, and portfolio management. The measure is part of ongoing developments in the crypto industry. Services such as order execution and investment advisory are now off-limits to Belarusian residents.
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