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This statement is part of a broader Western effort to sustain pressure on Russia as the war nears its fifth year. For crypto, it highlights the ongoing use of sanctions as a geopolitical tool, which indirectly supports the narrative of decentralized assets as hedges against fiat-system risks. However, with BTC dominance high and altcoins underperforming, capital is currently favoring Bitcoin as a relative safe haven within crypto.

Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius stated that sanctions against Russia must remain in place to prevent Russia from funding its war in Ukraine.