In brief
- Ukraine could recover up to $10 billion lost to unregulated crypto activity with more stringent regulation, according to the Royal United Services Institute.
- A new RUSI report noted that Russian actors are exploiting regulatory gaps to fund military procurement and spread drugs.
- Ukrainian lawmakers face a 2025 deadline to align with EU rules and plug financial risks.
Ukraine could recover at least $10 billion in stolen funds and lost tax revenue if it were to implement a more comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation framework, according to a report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
The UK-based defence and security think tank warned that without swift action, Ukraine risks further erosion of its finances…
Oct 11 2025
