Singapore's Russia sanctions pile pressure on crypto players

Digital asset platforms scour transactions as Ukraine war enters third week

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Cryptocurrency players in Singapore are keen to show they are abiding by the city-state's financial sanctions on Russia. (Source photos by AP) 

DYLAN LOH, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Cryptocurrency players in Singapore, keen to preserve their ability to operate in the financial hub, are scouring their capital flows for any possible Russian links.

The city-state on Saturday spearheaded rare action in Southeast Asia to sanction Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, by announcing it would ban financial institutions from dealing with a list of Russian entities.

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