EU Bans Russia-Linked Stablecoin A7A5: Impacting Crypto Landscape and Sanctions Evasion

The European Union (EU) has implemented unprecedented sanctions against the Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin, effective November 25, 2025. This move aims to hinder financial channels used by Russia to bypass international sanctions. The ban signifies a significant disruption for the crypto landscape within the EU. This action targets A7, a company co-owned by Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor and Russian Promsvyazbank, which have been previously sanctioned. By disrupting these pathways, the EU seeks to weaken Russia’s financial maneuvering.