[EU Plans to Sanction 11 Cryptocurrency Platforms Cooperating with Russia] According to Bits.media, Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that the EU plans to restrict 11 cryptocurrency platforms in its 21st round of sanctions, claiming these platforms assist Russian authorities and businesses in evading international sanctions. The new measures will also tighten the ban on providing crypto asset-related services to third countries, expand the sanctions list, and prohibit transactions with these 11 crypto platforms, though the platform names have not been disclosed. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the new sanctions aim to increase pressure on structures helping Russia maintain international financial channels. Additionally, the new sanctions will involve approximately 90 Russian banks, with 31 potentially facing a complete transaction ban.