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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…
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A7A5 was engineered to be unstoppable: a ruble token with no freeze function, backed by a sanctioned bank, majority-owned by a convicted fugitive, and launched beyond the reach of Western regulators. Its issuer claims tens of billions in volume. Blockchain…
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Russia says the digital ruble is ready for Sept. 1 rollout, even as EU sanctions and U.S. CBDC limits reshape the policy debate globally.
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FixedFloat will suspend Huobi-linked funds for checks after UK sanctions, while ZachXBT warns broad wallet tainting may distort risk scores.
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Russia has sanctioned 17-year-old British student Alexander Browder after his crypto research helped UK officials target a ruble-backed stablecoin network accused of moving funds for Moscow’s war economy. TASS, Russia’s state news agency, reported Tuesday that Browder was one of…
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HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia. HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia.…
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Russian officials have moved closer to a long-term shutdown of crypto mining in Moscow and nearby regions as lawmakers have advanced a separate bill to jail unregistered miners. According to TASS, Deputy Energy Minister Evgeniy Grabchak said a government commission…
