Current Date:February 22, 2025

Russia

U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Such as Iran Leaning Heavily Into Crypto: Chainalysis

Explore how U.S.-sanctioned countries like Iran are increasingly adopting cryptocurrency as a means to bypass economic restrictions, according to...

US to Release Jailed BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Russia Prisoner Swap

The US plans to release jailed BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. Explore...

Critical Development: Binance Announced It Has Officially Withdrawn From Russia!

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that it has completely withdrawn from the Russian market.

Breaking News: Binance Exchange is Leaving Russia!

Binance, which holds the title of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by transaction volume, is ending its activities in...

Breaking news! Russia Takes a Giant Step in the Crypto Field

In an intriguing move, Russia is aiming to legalize Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) within its evolving legal framework.

Russian Lawmaker Predicts that Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks

Soon it will be possible to get a loan in the digital ruble and decisions will be made by...

Binance: A Plan To Leave This Country Completely On The Table!

A Binance spokesperson said that all options are on the table for the global crypto exchange, "including a full...

Russia expands digital ruble pilot

The Central Bank of Russia, together with 13 banks, will begin real-world testing of CBDC studies.

Russian Tension Blows Popular Cryptocurrency! 40% Rise!

Russia-based crypto and blockchain project Waves has surged close to 40 percent amid tensions between Russia and Wagner.

U.S. Sanctions Watchdog Alleges Russia-Linked Crypto Wallet Processed $5M

An Irish national helped wealthy Russians evade sanctions and hide money in UAE, OFAC said Friday.

IRS, Chainalysis and Ukraine Targeting Russian Crypto Sanctions Evaders Jointly

The IRS Criminal Investigation division is supporting Ukrainian investigators by providing blockchain analysis tools.

Russia Committed to Crypto

Russia is creating a special committee that will carry out the necessary procedures for the use of crypto internationally.

Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent Hacker

A mysterious bitcoiner used the OP_RETURN field to call out wallets controlled by FSB and GRU.

Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report

Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on...

Russia Becomes Second Largest Country in Crypto Mining

Russia-based cryptocurrency mining company BitRiver said that the Russian Federation has risen to second place globally in terms of...

The Central Bank of Russia Gives the Green Light to Cryptocurrencies

Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, thinks that cryptocurrencies can be used for foreign payments.

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