Ilan Shor

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Sanctioned by the EU, UK and US; living in Russia

As of August 23, 2026, a company in the European Union that sends money to one of 11 named crypto platforms is breaking the law. The platforms sit in the United Arab Emirates, Panama, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, the Marshall Islands and Belarus, beyond the reach of EU regulators.

Updated Aug 26

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Fugitive; under U.S., EU, and Ukrainian sanctions; believed to be in Russia

Ukraine first passed sanctions legislation in 2014 after Russia annexed Crimea. Twelve years and a full-scale invasion later, Kyiv is targeting the cryptocurrency networks and third-country shell companies that funnel billions of dollars to Russian missile factories. On February 8, 2026, President Zelenskyy signed decrees sanctioning 128 individuals and 97 legal entities—including the A7 crypto ecosystem, which Ukrainian officials say processed billions for weapons procurement.

Updated May 27