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Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by…
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The European Union is preparing a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving Russian entities, even as Russian financial firms accelerate efforts to institutionalize crypto investment products at home. EU targets Russian crypto with sweeping ban According to a recent Financial…
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Russia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge in transactional activity, with daily trading volumes reaching an estimated 50 billion rubles, roughly $640 million, according to Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov. Booming crypto trade meets regulatory push Speaking at the Alfa…
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BitRiver, Russia's largest bitcoin mining operator, is facing bankruptcy after a court initiated insolvency proceedings over unpaid debts.
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Russia will vote by June on a strict crypto bill that licenses exchanges, caps retail purchases and bans privacy coins, with limited access to Bitcoin by mid‑2027. Russian lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation bill by…
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Russia plans capped crypto trading for retail investors, strict oversight for intermediaries, and a phased digital ruble rollout through 2028. Russia’s central bank has proposed regulations that would allow non-qualified investors to trade limited cryptocurrencies, according to a framework submitted…
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Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, may soon start offering crypto-backed loans as it plans to collaborate with regulators to build the necessary infrastructure. Anatoly Popov, Sberbank’s Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, has confirmed in a recent interview that the bank…
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Russia’s central bank plans to let non-qualified investors buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies after passing a knowledge test, with annual purchases capped at 300,000 rubles ($3,800).
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Russia locks all domestic payments to the ruble, treats Bitcoin only as an investment, but pilots crypto for cross-border trade and rolls out a digital ruble CBDC. Russia has prohibited the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender…
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Irina Volk, spokesperson for Russia’s MVD, announced that a person accused of leading Finiko and committing large-scale fraud has been transferred to Russian custody at Dubai Airport.
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Russian police detained a man who tried to rob a crypto exchange with fake grenades, as Russia faces rising crypto-related crimes and asset thefts. Russian authorities have detained a man who attempted to rob a cryptocurrency exchange using smoke and…
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In a move that could affect Russia’s crypto ambitions, the EU has blacklisted the A7A5 stablecoin tied to the state. The European Union has rolled out its 19th round of sanctions targeting Russia, introducing sweeping economic restrictions aimed at sectors…
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Russia’s stance on digital assets is evolving as policymakers seek to balance economic strategy with tighter oversight of a rapidly growing crypto market. The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia have agreed to legalize the use of…
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Russia may have been using cryptocurrencies to fund espionage operations across EU countries, according to a Polish security official, Sławomir Cenckiewicz. Speaking to the Financial Times, Cenckiewicz, who serves as the chief of Poland’s national security, said Moscow was probably…
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The Bank of Russia is reportedly allowing select commercial banks to enter the crypto market under strict supervision. Officials say capital restrictions and transparency rules are essential to prevent systemic risk and regulatory blind spots. According to a local report…
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A7A5, Russian ruble-backed stablecoin issued in Kyrgyzstan has overtaken EURC as the largest non-USD pegged stablecoin in the world with a market cap nearing $500 million. According to data from DeFi Llama, the ruble-backed stablecoin value has skyrocketed by 43%…

