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Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing Bitcoin, Ether and Tether’s USDT to trade on regulated exchanges as the country prepares to open its new crypto market framework to investors. The Bank of Russia said Tuesday that the three crypto assets…
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Russia has detained over 20 workers in raids on nine crypto exchanges over alleged laundering scheme tied to scam proceeds. According to an official statement from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), authorities, working with the Interior Ministry, shut down nine…
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Russia will open regulated crypto trading to retail investors on Sept. 1, with a 300,000-ruble annual cap while domestic payments stay banned.
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Nearly 69% of surveyed Russians see no practical crypto use, even as a new law creates licensed trading and custody from September.
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Russia will ban crypto mining across Moscow, Moscow Region and nine Kursk territories from Aug. 15, with restrictions lasting through 2032.
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BitRiver founder Igor Runets was moved to pretrial detention as investigators examine an alleged ₽1 billion mining-equipment fraud.
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Russia’s central bank has proposed detailed rules for cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset depositories and market registration ahead of the country’s regulated crypto market launch in September. According to the Bank of Russia, the draft regulations establish the operating framework for…
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Russian authorities have placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list after accusing him of facilitating terrorist activity through the messaging platform. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Wednesday that it has charged Durov with facilitating terrorist activity…
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Sberbank plans crypto trading and digital custody infrastructure by Dec. 1 as Russia’s regulated market framework takes effect Sept. 1 2026.
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The European Union has placed Justin Sun-linked HTX among 18 crypto companies accused of helping Russian users evade financial sanctions. According to Reuters, the EU published the list on Friday after adopting its latest restrictions on Thursday, adding another regulatory…
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The European Union has targeted 14 crypto service platforms and 94 banks and financial institutions under its 21st sanctions package against Russia. According to the Council of the European Union, the measures cover crypto providers based in Georgia, Panama, the…
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The Duma's crypto law caps citizens at $3,800 a year while opening unlimited cross-border rails for sanctions-era trade. The design, decoded.
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Russia’s State Duma approved a crypto market law covering licensed firms, investor limits and cross-border trade, with rules due from Sept. 1.
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Russia’s State Duma will hold final readings on its crypto bill Tuesday, setting investor limits and rules for cross-border crypto payments.
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Russia’s State Duma committee has approved a revised cryptocurrency regulation bill for its second reading, removing a proposed requirement to declare crypto wallet addresses while adding provisions for crypto-funded investments and new transfer controls. According to a statement shared through…
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Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, has confirmed plans to launch a cryptocurrency wallet and digital asset depository within months after the country’s proposed digital asset law takes effect on Sept. 1. According to local news outlet RBC, Sberbank expects to integrate…