News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Sun, Oct 4, 2026 1:00 PM
Japan expands Russia sanctions to include crypto exchange Garantex
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Japan has added the crypto exchange Garantex to its list of Russia sanctions, following prior US and EU restrictions.
Japan announced that the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex has been added to its sanctions list targeting Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
Garantex had already faced sanctions from the United States, European Union and other jurisdictions for facilitating transactions that help Russian entities bypass financial restrictions.
The addition expands Japan’s regulatory reach over crypto platforms linked to sanctioned entities, reinforcing global efforts to limit Russia’s access to international financial systems.
Implications for Crypto Exchanges
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Market impact
Traders in crypto markets may watch Japan’s sanctions list for further restrictions on exchanges tied to Russian entities. The move could increase compliance costs for platforms operating in Japan and may affect cross-border crypto transactions involving Russian parties. Investors in crypto-related companies should monitor regulatory developments that could impact market liquidity.
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