[EU Adopts 21st Package of Sanctions Against Russia, Tightens Cryptocurrency Sector Regulations] According to (Bitcoin.com), on July 23, the EU adopted its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, imposing a transaction ban on 14 cryptocurrency service platforms located in Georgia, Panama, the UAE, Belarus, and other regions. Additionally, starting August 25, Russian and Belarusian citizens are prohibited from holding any positions or ownership in cryptocurrency service providers under the EU MiCA framework. The EU is also authorized to impose a comprehensive transaction blockade on third countries that fail to prevent sanctioned cryptocurrency activities.