UK sanctions increase compliance expectations for the crypto sector

Jul 08 2026

Media Coverage, Sanctions Updates, White Collar Crime

The UK’s latest sanctions measures signal a significant shift in how regulators view the role of crypto-assets in sanctions compliance and enforcement.

Originally published in Law360, Thomas Cattee, Partner and Head of White-Collar Crime at Gherson LLP, examines how the UK’s latest sanctions package reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto exchanges, payment networks and digital asset infrastructure, and what this means for businesses operating in the sector.

Read the full article to explore the evolving sanctions compliance landscape, the growing expectations placed on crypto-asset businesses, and the practical steps firms should consider as regulatory oversight continues to develop.

Click here to read the article in Law360 – Crypto Sector Sees Tougher Sanctions Compliance Demands.

 

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