Man arrested after failed crypto exchange robbery with grenades in Russia

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… дальше »

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Investigative Reporter Group ICIJ Exposes ‘Coin Laundry,’ Crypto’s Criminal Financial System

A series of ICIJ reports unearth a litany of crypto-backed criminality including people trafficking operations, drug cartels, Russian criminal gangs and crypto-to-cash storefronts around the world. дальше »

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Evening digest: US shutdown hit 40 airports, Russian oil discounts, Trump pushes crypto

Travel disruptions are looming as the FAA prepares to cut flights across major US airports amid the ongoing government shutdown. In the commodities market, Russian oil prices are sliding as India and China scale back purchases under new US sanctions. дальше »

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EU sanctions Russian A7A5 stablecoin and crypto exchanges

Russian oil companies have increasingly relied on digital assets and crypto platforms to circumvent financial sanctions, according to the European Commission. дальше »

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Russia’s New Crypto Framework Could Redefine Global Trade Amid Sanctions Pressure

Russia has officially unveiled a sweeping legal framework to integrate crypto into its foreign trade system, a move widely seen as a direct response to mounting Western sanctions. Related Reading: The XRP Shockwave Will Hit When No One’s Watching—Analyst The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have agreed to legalize crypto settlements for international trade, allowing Russian exporters and importers to transact in Bitcoin and other digital assets. дальше »

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European Union Mulls Sanctions On Russian Ruble-Backed A7A5 Stablecoin

The European Union (EU) is considering sanctions against a Russian ruble-backed stablecoin called A7A5, which is the world’s largest non-US-dollar stablecoin. According to a Bloomberg [...] дальше »

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Ruble-backed A7A5 becomes largest non-USD stablecoin

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%… дальше »

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Russia-backed A7A5 stablecoin moved over $6B despite US sanctions: report

Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has helped move over $6 billion across borders since August 2025, despite some of its key operators being hit by Western sanctions. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, A7A5 allegedly has close ties… дальше »

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Investigation: The team behind Russian Garantex created a sophisticated international money laundering network

The U. S. Treasury designated Russian crypto exchange Garantex in April 2022. According to the new Treasury press release, Garantex processed over $96 billion in crypto for various cybercriminals in six years. дальше »

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‘Crypto Cloud Reset’: Putin Adviser Accuses US Of Plot To Erase $35 Trillion Debt

A senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that the United States is preparing to use cryptocurrencies —specifically US dollar stablecoins—alongside gold to “devalue” and ultimately reset its towering national liabilities. дальше »

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Putin adviser accuses US of planning stablecoin scheme to eliminate $35 trillion debt

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser, Dmitry Kobyakov, accused the US of orchestrating a crypto strategy to eliminate its $35 trillion national debt through the manipulation of stablecoins. дальше »

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US sanctions Russian national, Chinese firm aiding North Korea’s crypto schemes

U.S. Treasury targets a global network laundering crypto to fund North Korea's weapons programs, sanctioning key individuals and companies. дальше »

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How Russia is using Kyrgyzstan’s crypto market to bypass sanctions: report 

Has Russia turned Kyrgyzstan’s booming crypto market into a backdoor for moving funds? A new report sheds light on how Kyrgyz-registered exchanges are helping Russian networks evade sanctions. According to TRM Labs, Kyrgyzstan’s crypto industry has exploded from near-zero to… дальше »

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US sanctions network aiding North Korean IT workers in targeting crypto companies

Continuing its crackdown on North Korea’s efforts to infiltrate U. S. companies, the Treasury Department has sanctioned two individuals and four entities for aiding malicious IT workers in infiltrating crypto firms. дальше »

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Ukraine cracks down on 60 crypto firms, 73 individuals over Russian sanctions evasion

Ukraine has expanded its economic pressure campaign against Russia by imposing sanctions on 60 crypto-linked companies and 73 individuals involved in financial schemes designed to bypass international restrictions. дальше »

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Russia launches national crypto mining registry to crack down on illegal operations

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency miners by launching a national registry of mining equipment, which would help identify unregistered operations. According to local media, Russian authorities have already compiled the registry and distributed it to regions with… дальше »

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Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian crypto entities

Ukraine has imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian individuals and crypto-related entities accused of facilitating financial flows that support the Kremlin’s war efforts. In a July 6 statement reported by RBC Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the latest sanctions package,… дальше »

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OFAC sanctions crypto wallets tied to Russian bulletproof hosting provider Aeza Group

United States authorities have sanctioned a crypto wallet linked to Russia-based Aeza Group, accused of enabling ransomware operations and darknet markets. According to the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the designation targets Aeza Group’s entire cyber infrastructure, including… дальше »

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Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 moves $9.3B in four months: report

Russia’s efforts to build alternative payment systems outside Western financial rails may be gaining traction through a new ruble-pegged crypto asset. Per a June 25 report by the Financial Times, a stablecoin with ties to Russia has quietly processed over… дальше »

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Only 30% of Russian crypto miners registered, says finance ministry

Russia is trying to regulate its crypto mining sector, but according to authorities, most of it is still underground. дальше »

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Illegal crypto mining farm on state land shut down in Russia

Russian prosecutors have dismantled a massive illegal crypto mining farm operating on state-owned land without permits, disguised as an industrial plant. In Nazarovo, an industrial town in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, prosecutors have shut down an illegal open-air crypto mining operation… дальше »

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Hacker group Rare Werewolf hijacks Russian devices to mine crypto and steal data

A cybercriminal group known as Rare Werewolf is running a targeted phishing campaign against Russian and CIS-based companies, hijacking devices to mine crypto and steal sensitive data. Kaspersky’s research revealed that the APT group Rare Werewolf, also known as “Librarian… дальше »

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Crypto Founder Charged in DOJ Probe for Laundering $500M

A 38-year-old Russian founder of a cryptocurrency payment firm has been charged by the United States Department of Justice for the operation of a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme. According to a DOJ statement released on June 9, Iurii Gugnin,… дальше »

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Report uncovers Telegram’s potential links to Russia’s FSB

Telegram’s reputation as a privacy-first messaging platform is under scrutiny following a new investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and Russian outlet Important Stories. дальше »

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Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions

Evita Pay used USDT to funnel cross-border payments. Clients included Sberbank, VTB Bank, Sovcombank, and Rosatom. 22-count indictment includes money laundering, wire fraud. In a sweeping indictment that highlights growing enforcement around sanctions evasion and crypto misuse, US federal prosecutors have charged Russian national Iurii Gugnin with running a sophisticated cross-border fraud and money laundering […] The post Russian crypto CEO charged in $530M laundering scheme tied to US sanctions appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Crypto entrepreneurs kidnapped in Buenos Aires, Interpol issues red notices for Russian suspects

The rise in global violence against crypto figures highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and international cooperation. The post Crypto entrepreneurs kidnapped in Buenos Aires, Interpol issues red notices for Russian suspects appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russian authorities detain Blum co-founder in criminal fraud case: report

The Zamoskvoretsky Court of Moscow initiated the arrest of a former Binance executive and co-founder of the Blum tap-to-earn app, Vladimir Smerkis, on fraud charges. According to Russian news site TASS, citing law enforcement agencies, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted… дальше »

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Russia to Consider Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin to Challenge US Dollar Dominance

A Russian official proposes a ruble stablecoin to cut dependence on US dollar-backed crypto in global trade. The post Russia to Consider Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin to Challenge US Dollar Dominance appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Russian social network VK closes NFT marketplace as net loss almost triples

Kremlin-backed social network VK will close its NFT platform this month, following a year of deepening losses and a planned $1.36 billion share issue to reduce debt. Russian social media company VK plans to shut down its marketplace for non-fungible… дальше »

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Russian-language darknet markets still dominate, driving 97% of Bitcoin and TRON drug sales

While Western darknet markets faltered, Russian platforms dominated Bitcoin and TRON drug sales, analysts at TRM Labs say. Darknet marketplaces saw a slight revenue bump in 2024, bringing in over $1. дальше »

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Russian central bank chief demands total crypto ban – Is Moscow shutting down digital trading?

Bitcoin surged past $87k despite global regulatory uncertainty and central bank skepticism Russia and China’s crypto moves have fueled speculations about market impact and future regulations The post Russian central bank chief demands total crypto ban – Is Moscow shutting down digital trading? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hackers exploit Russian smart homes to mine crypto, launch DDoS attacks

Russian smart homes are being turned into silent cyber weapons. According to a report published by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency on March 24, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in household smart devices to create botnets. дальше »

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Hackers exploit Russian smart homes for crypto mining: report

Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Russian smart homes to create botnets, using the infected devices to mine cryptocurrency and launch DDoS attacks. Hackers are reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities in Russian smart homes to mine cryptocurrency and carry out cyberattacks, Russia’s state-controlled… дальше »

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Russian Civic Chamber proposes creation of fund for confiscated crypto

Russia is considering a plan to direct confiscated cryptocurrency into a special fund, with proceeds from its use allocated to social initiatives.  Yevgeny Masharov, a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, expressed support for the proposal, which… дальше »

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Russian Gotbit founder strikes $23M plea deal with US prosecutors

Aleksei Andriunin, a Russian national charged with manipulating cryptocurrency through the Gotbit market maker platform, has reportedly struck a plea deal with prosecutors in the United States. дальше »

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Sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex resurfaces as Grinex: report

Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange sanctioned by the US, is reportedly back in business under a new name, Grinex, after moving funds and users to the platform. A report from Swiss blockchain analytics firm Global Ledger claims that Garantex has… дальше »

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Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Launches a New Platform

Global Ledger's report reveals Grinex as a direct continuation of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, surviving sanctions and arrests. Blockchain evidence links the two, showing illicit activities persist despite regulatory efforts. дальше »

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Central Bank of Russia has piloted Russian CBDC testing

The Central Bank of Russia has piloted a testing program in the Tatarstan region to test smart contracts for the digital ruble. The Central Bank of Russia has approached the Tatarstan region with a proposal to help pilot the digital… дальше »

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Russia uses Crypto to Trade Oil with China and India, Develops BRICS Technology with Tether Stablecoin

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Survey reveals 30% of Russian banks reluctant to support CBDC adoption: report

The digital ruble’s rollout is facing challenges, with 30% of Russian banks unprepared due to outdated infrastructure and reluctance to comply with the central bank’s CBDC plans. A recent survey conducted by tech firm Flant and Diasoft found that around… дальше »

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Russian oil companies rely on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for trades with China and India: report

Russian oil firms are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins to convert Chinese yuan and Indian rupees into roubles for trade as Western sanctions persist. Faced with Western sanctions, Russian oil firms are actively turning to cryptocurrencies to move money between… дальше »

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Russia’s MinFin says it wants to curb unregulated crypto activity with national infrastructure

The Russian Ministry of Finance says it’s working to regulate crypto by rolling out national infrastructure that would move the local crypto market out of the gray area. Russia‘s Ministry of Finance is stepping up efforts to bring crypto into… дальше »

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Bank Of Russia Proposes Allowing Select Investors To Trade Cryptocurrencies

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing a limited group of Russian investors to buy and sell crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) under a new experimental legal regime. The apex bank seeks to establish standards for crypto-related services, boost market transparency, and expand investment opportunities for high-net-worth investors. дальше »

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Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors

The Bank of Russia has proposed a three-year experimental legal framework that would allow a limited group of investors to trade cryptocurrencies, marking a potential shift in the country’s digital asset regulations. дальше »

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Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov arrested by Indian authorities: report

Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. and the European Union for facilitating money laundering.  Besciokov, a Lithuanian national, was detained in Varkala, Kerala, under India’s extradition law, according to… дальше »

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Russia’s Central Bank to allow limited crypto investments

The Bank of Russia has submitted proposals to the government to establish a regulated framework for cryptocurrency investments under a three-year experimental legal regime. The initiative, following directives from the Russian president, would permit a restricted group of investors to… дальше »

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Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Seized, Operators Charged With Money Laundering

Garantex was sanctioned in 2022 for facilitating money laundering for ransomware actors and darknet markets. дальше »

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Tether Freezes $28 million USDT on Russian Exchange Garantex

Garantex says Tether froze $28 million in USDT, halting trades and intensifying US sanctions on Russia's digital trade. The post Tether Freezes $28 million USDT on Russian Exchange Garantex appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Breaking: Russia’s Garantex suspends all operations as Tether freezes $28m in USDT

Sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex has shut down its services shortly after Tether froze nearly 2.5 billion in worth of USDT in Russian rubles. Russia‘s largest and sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex has temporarily shut down all of its services after Tether… дальше »

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Russian finance ministry, central bank weigh crypto trading pilot for top-tier investors

Russia mulls experimental cryptocurrency trading for top-tier investors, with a $250,000 minimum asset holding. Russia is exploring the idea of launching experimental cryptocurrency trading for top-tier investors, a move that would allow a select group to participate in the cryptocurrency… дальше »

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