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Vancouver crypto exchange traded millions with sanctioned Russian platform, analysts say

Cryptomus allegedly traded extensively with platform used by prolific hacking groups

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

15 Sep 2025 • 7 min read

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A graphic showing a black laptop with the words "Cryptomus" on it surrounded by cryptocurrency tokens.
Analysts say Cryptomus, which has a listed address in downtown Vancouver, has traded millions with a Russian platform sanctioned by the U.S. government. (Cryptomus/Facebook)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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