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BitRiver bankruptcy case exposes stress in Russia’s bitcoin mining sector
BitRiver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator, has entered formal insolvency proceedings after a Russian arbitration court accepted creditor claims linked to unpaid debts. The case marks one of the most significant financial failures in the country’s crypto mining industry and highlights the pressure facing energy-intensive operators as costs rise and access to capital tightens. The […] дальше »
2026-2-4 10:08
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Russia’s BitRiver faces bankruptcy over unpaid debts
BitRiver, Russia's largest bitcoin mining operator, is facing bankruptcy after a court initiated insolvency proceedings over unpaid debts. дальше »
2026-2-3 02:59
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Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Bitcoin Magazine Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation Russia wants to introduce its first regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the draft for a parliamentary vote by the end of June. дальше »
2026-1-30 17:26
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Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill
Bitcoin Magazine Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill Russia is preparing a bill to allow everyday investors limited access to cryptocurrency, normalizing its use while capping retail participation at roughly $3,800. дальше »
2026-1-15 00:27
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Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor
Bitcoin Magazine Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor Russia is planning criminal penalties, including forced labor, to curb widespread unregistered bitcoin mining after legalization. дальше »
2026-1-1 19:55
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Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner
Bitcoin Magazine Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner Sberbank has issued Russia’s first crypto-backed loan in a pilot deal with bitcoin miner Intelion Data. дальше »
2025-12-29 19:24
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Russia tests retail crypto access under strict caps and ruble-only rule
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… дальше »
2025-12-29 13:30
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Russia’s Sberbank eyes crypto-backed loans, says regulatory support will be key
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… дальше »
2025-12-26 15:17
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Best Altcoins to Buy Now: Early Buyers Gain 100% From DeepSnitch AI Presale, Russia To Expand Crypto Accessibility To Non-qualified Investors
Early buyers are seeing a 100% ROI from DeepSnitch AI’s presale, making it one of the best altcoins to buy now as Russia plans to expand crypto accessibility. дальше »
2025-12-25 18:20
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Sanctions push Russia toward a tighter, broader crypto rulebook
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). дальше »
2025-12-24 06:16
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Bank of Russia unveils proposal to open crypto access to Russians
Retail crypto access in Russia may soon become a reality, but only under tight restrictions and government oversight. дальше »
2025-12-24 18:21
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Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors
Bitcoin Magazine Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. дальше »
2025-12-25 17:02
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Russia doubles down on ruble-only rule, keeps Bitcoin out of payments
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… дальше »
2025-12-18 16:06
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Founder of crypto pyramid scheme Finiko deported from UAE
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. дальше »
2025-12-12 00:56
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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 »
2025-11-25 15:49
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World Liberty Financial probed for alleged token sales to North Korea and Russia
World Liberty Financial is facing mounting political and regulatory pressure as new allegations suggest the Trump-linked crypto platform may have sold tokens to buyers connected to North Korea, Russia, and Iran. дальше »
2025-11-20 13:05
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Moscow’s $376-B Crypto Milestone Puts Russia Ahead Of Europe
According to Chainalysis, Russia received over $376 billion in on-chain crypto transfers between July 2024 and June 2025, ahead of the United Kingdom’s $273 billion. Related Reading: Crypto On The Menu: US Fastfood Chain Rolls Out Bitcoin Steakburger That metric measures value moved into wallets and addresses tied to Russia during the 12-month window. Based […] дальше »
2025-10-19 19:00
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Russia allows banks to engage in crypto under tight rules
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… дальше »
2025-10-11 20:47
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A7 leaks expose $8b crypto pipeline fueling Russia’s shadow politics
A massive leak of internal documents from a Putin ally’s firm details a sophisticated financial network. It reveals how $8 billion in crypto became the lifeblood for sanctions evasion and political manipulation in Moldova. On Sept. 26, blockchain analytics firm… дальше »
2025-9-27 23:39
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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 »
2025-9-22 13:10
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Russia should consider a crypto bank to support mining and mitigate fraud: Evgeny Masharov
According to Masharov a crypto bank could bring shadow transactions under state control and ease bottlenecks faced by domestic miners when converting their crypto earnings. дальше »
2025-9-11 12:13
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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 »
2025-7-24 14:34
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Russia’s biggest state-backed bank sees no use for CBDC, so why push ahead anyway?
Even as Russia gears up to launch its digital ruble, some of the country’s top bankers still aren’t sold on the idea. As Russia moves closer to launching its own digital currency, questions are starting to grow louder about whether… дальше »
2025-7-7 14:17
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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 »
2025-7-7 11:43
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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 »
2025-6-19 18:21
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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 »
2025-6-19 12:40
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Moscow Exchange launches Bitcoin ETF futures trading for qualified investors
Russia is taking small steps in advancing Bitcoin adoption, this time by enabling investments in IBIT fund. дальше »
2025-6-5 17:02
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Russia’s state-controlled Sberbank to provide liquidity for regulated crypto markets: report
Russia’s biggest bank is reportedly getting ready to support crypto trading for elite investors under a new regulatory experiment. Russia‘s state-controlled lender Sberbank is getting ready to play a bigger role in the country’s crypto scene by acting as a… дальше »
2025-5-27 10:35
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Ex-SafeMoon CEO faces 45 years after being found guilty on all charges
Braden Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, was found guilty of defrauding investors and using stolen funds to buy luxury homes and vehicles. A New York federal jury has found Braden John Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, guilty on all counts… дальше »
2025-5-22 09:58
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Russia moves to seize crypto: new bill classifies Bitcoin as property
Russia is making a crucial step to prepare laws that would allow for the seizure of crypto assets. дальше »
2025-5-22 15:57
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Russia-focused darknet crypto sales jump 68% as global revenue falls: Chainalysis
While global darknet crypto sales fell by double digits over the past year, Russia’s darknet market Kraken still saw a big jump in crypto trade, Chainalysis says. Global cryptocurrency sales on darknet markets dropped by 15% in 2024, though Russia‘s… дальше »
2025-5-19 12:52
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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 »
2025-5-19 18:04
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Russia to establish crypto exchange for ‘super-qualified investors’ under a pilot regime
Russia is preparing to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange designed specifically for highly qualified investors. Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are preparing to launch a cryptocurrency exchange targeting “super-qualified investors,” according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. The… дальше »
2025-4-24 09:16
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Belarus to fully launch CBDC in late 2026, central bank head says
Belarus and Russia are coordinating plans for digital currency integration as Minsk targets a full digital ruble rollout by late 2026. Belarus is getting ready to launch its central bank digital currency into full circulation by the second half of… дальше »
2025-4-17 13:17
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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 »
2025-4-7 12:32
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Russia’s central bank weighs CBDC launch delay to mid-2026 over migration issues: report
The Bank of Russia is reportedly pushing back the digital ruble’s launch to mid-2026 as banks face hurdles in migrating from foreign software amid sanctions. Russia‘s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is considering delaying the full launch of its… дальше »
2025-4-3 10:19
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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 »
2025-3-24 16:43
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Russia considers creating a government fund for seized cryptocurrency
Proceeds from the fund would be used to support various public sector projects. дальше »
2025-3-21 19:47
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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 »
2025-3-21 19:11
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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 »
2025-3-20 10:07
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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 »
2025-3-18 12:22
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Russia goes crypto in oil trade with China and India: report
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to bypass Western sanctions. This is according to a report from Reuters published on March 14, and which cited multiple sources in the know regarding the matter. дальше »
2025-3-16 22:53
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Brazil’s BRICS presidency prioritizes blockchain for cross-border trade: report
Brazil seems to favor blockchain for BRICS cross-border trade, moving away from talk of a joint currency. Brazil may be exploring blockchain to improve BRICS — which includes Russia, India, China, along with other members — trade transactions, with the… дальше »
2025-3-14 14:16
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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 »
2025-3-14 11:05
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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 »
2025-3-13 13:20
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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 »
2025-3-13 10:53
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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 »
2025-3-13 16:30
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Russia dismisses crypto for national reserves, citing volatility concerns
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev has dismissed speculation about including cryptocurrencies in the country’s National Wealth Fund (NWF). Earlier in the week, local media outlet Interfax reported that Kolychev clarified that the Ministry of Finance has no plans to alter the NWF’s investment structure to accommodate crypto due to their high volatility. дальше »
2025-3-7 19:00
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US government missed $17B profit by liquidating Bitcoin instead of holding
The US government may have missed out on a staggering $17 billion by liquidating its Bitcoin holdings instead of holding them long-term, according to White House AI and Crypto Tzar David Sacks. In a March 6 post on X, Sacks referenced an AI chatbot Grok analysis, which showed that the federal authorities offloaded Bitcoin on […] The post US government missed $17B profit by liquidating Bitcoin instead of holding appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2025-3-7 18:35
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Bank of Russia Postpones Digital Ruble Rollout, Continues Research into Smart Contracts
According to central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina, the Bank of Russia is delaying the release of the digital ruble, which was scheduled for this summer but will be delayed until an undetermined future date. дальше »
2025-3-3 11:09
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