Bitcoin Today News: EU cryptocurrency strike triggers global financial cold war

As part of its MiCA regulatory framework, the EU is considering imposing sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchanges aimed at curbing non-compliant financial activities. The Russian Federal Savings Bank (Sberbank) plans to launch digital assets based on Bitcoin and Ethereum to qualified investors, while the Russian government is discussing relaxing retail access to cryptocurrency transactions. The EU's move reflects the growing use of cryptocurrencies in sanctioned economies, with global regulation increasing.