Sanction / Заголовки новостей 
OFAC sanctions crypto addresses linked to Russia’s Garantex to disrupt Houthi financing
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on crypto addresses associated with Russia’s Garantex in its latest action against the Houthis and their funding operations. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on… дальше »
2025-4-3 11:32
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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 »
2025-3-14 10:09
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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 »
2025-3-5 15:31
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EU sanctions Russia’s crypto exchange Garantex over its ties to blacklisted banks
The European Union has rolled out a new round of sanctions, adding crypto exchange Garantex, which was already blacklisted by the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC. The European Union has added Russian crypto exchange Garantex to its sanctions list as part of… дальше »
2025-2-27 15:39
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Russian no-KYC crypto exchanges continue to emerge, but inflows decline, Chainalysis says
Russian no-KYC crypto trading platforms keep reappearing despite crackdowns, often as rebranded versions of shut-down platforms. New Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges keep emerging to replace those shut down, despite repeated crackdowns, according to blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis. While more platforms… дальше »
2025-2-20 13:37
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Bitcoin miners in Russia worry about sanctions as government starts collecting wallet addresses
Russian Bitcoin miners fear exposure to sanctions as the government compiles a registry containing wallet addresses and other sensitive data. Bitcoin (BTC) miners in Russia aren’t thrilled about a new government registry that’s scooping up sensitive data, including crypto wallet… дальше »
2025-2-8 12:47
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Russia’s official backs CBDC as key tool for business to dodge sanctions: report
A Russian lawmaker has emphasized the digital ruble’s role in helping businesses bypass sanctions and streamline operations. Russia’s central bank digital currency — also known as the digital ruble — will simplify life for entrepreneurs, especially those impacted by sanctions,… дальше »
2025-1-27 11:28
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Bitmain co-founder’s AI chip venture blacklisted by US
The U.S. has added Sophgo Technologies, the AI chip firm owned by Bitmain co-founder Zhan Ketuan, to its trade blacklist. The U.S. has blacklisted Sophgo Technologies, the AI chip company founded by Bitmain co-founder Zhan Ketuan, over concerns its chips… дальше »
2025-1-27 11:25
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BIS mulls ending mBridge pilot touted by Putin as dollar alternative: report
The Bank for International Settlements is mulling ending a cross-border payments platform eyed by the Russian president as a tool to bypass U.S. sanctions. The Bank for International Settlements is reportedly debating the future of its mBridge cross-border payments project… дальше »
2024-10-29 10:54
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Russian likely to rely on Garantex for sanctions evasion with new legislation, Chainalysis alerts
Blockchain analysts warn that the Russian government may use crypto exchanges like Garantex for sanctions evasion under the new legislation. The Russian government is likely to rely on domestic crypto exchanges like Garantex for sanctions evasion as it adapts to… дальше »
2024-9-6 09:34
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Russia’s Minfin considers launching a domestic crypto exchange
Russia’s Finance Ministry and central bank are in talks about setting up a domestic crypto exchange, though no final decision has been made yet. As Russia explores the development of its own crypto trading platforms, driven by the need to… дальше »
2024-8-15 16:13
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Russian ransomware generates over $500m in crypto proceeds, TRM Labs says
Analysts at TRM Labs say Russian-speaking ransomware groups accounted for nearly 70% of all crypto proceeds from ransomware in 2023. Russia has seemingly become the center for ransomware-related threat actors in 2023 Russian-speaking ransomware groups accounted for nearly 70% of… дальше »
2024-7-27 10:12
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Russia’s Minfin mulls crypto trades on stock exchanges for select investors only
Russia’s Ministry of Finance is reportedly working on allowing stock exchanges to open crypto trades, but restrict access to a limited group of “highly qualified” investors. Russia‘s Ministry of Finance, also known as Minfin, is exploring measures to permit crypto… дальше »
2024-7-12 09:42
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Russia’s sanctioned business union mulls establishing national Bitcoin fund
Russia’s sanctioned business association considers a national Bitcoin fund to enhance the use of digital financial assets in foreign trade. The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), a sanctioned Russian union representing the country’s wealthiest business figures, is considering… дальше »
2024-7-2 15:25
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EU bans crypto providers supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base
The European Council has unveiled a 14th package of sanctions, targeting crypto providers established outside of Europe that support Russia’s defence-industrial base. European leaders have adopted another package of sanctions designed to target “high-value sectors of the Russian economy, like… дальше »
2024-6-25 13:02
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Russian Bitcoin mining supplier to spend over $130m on AI data centers: report
Russia’s crypto mining equipment supplier Intelion is reportedly considering an investment of over $130 million to develop AI data centers. Moscow-headquartered crypto mining supplier Intelion is planning to spend up to 12 billion Russian rubles (over $130 million) on purchasing… дальше »
2024-6-13 15:38
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Feds, Chainalysis reveal $169m in Bitcoin controlled by 911 S5 botnet
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis has discovered $169 million in Bitcoin connected to the 911 S5 botnet, facilitating the arrest of Chinese national Yunhe Wang. Crypto analysis firm Chainalysis has traced $169 million in Bitcoin linked to the notorious 911 S5… дальше »
2024-5-31 12:05
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Sanctioned Russian developer interacts with Garantex, Chainalysis finds
Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian developer of LockBit, who transferred crypto to various illicit services, including sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex, Chainalysis says. Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian developer of the ransomware program called LockBit which has been recently sanctioned by… дальше »
2024-5-8 13:44
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Chainalysis: Ransomware payments down 50% in 2023
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis says ransomware attacks involving payments decreased by 46% in 2023. As the ransomware market becomes increasingly saturated with new schemes due to lower barriers-to-entry, executing profitable attacks involving crypto payments has become a challenging thing, according… дальше »
2024-5-6 15:01
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No plans for total crypto ban in Russia, lawmaker says
Russia is not planning to outlaw crypto turnover in the country, an official said, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting over sensational headlines. Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin, who serves as the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information… дальше »
2024-4-29 13:20
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Russia’s central bank urges lawmakers to hasten crypto bill amid US sanctions
As sanctions bite, Bank of Russia’s Nabiullina calls for faster adoption of crypto laws that would enable international transactions in crypto and digital financial assets. Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has urged Russian lawmakers to fasten the approval of… дальше »
2024-4-10 15:21
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Sanctioned Bitcoin mining firm BitRiver to launch largest data center for AI in Russia
BitRiver, a Bitcoin mining company targeted by OFAC sanctions, is set to launch Russia’s largest data center for artificial intelligence (AI) in H2 2024. Bitriver-B, a subsidiary of BitRiver Group, is set to launch the largest data center for energy-intensive… дальше »
2024-2-19 14:32
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OFAC sanctions entities behind Iran’s digital currency program
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned entities for illegally exporting technology to Iran, including one that developed Iran’s central bank digital currency platform. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said in a press release that on Feb.… дальше »
2024-2-15 11:36
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Blockchain Association files support in suit to lift Tornado Cash sanctions
The crypto advocacy group said OFAC must act within its statutory authority by sanctioning bad actors, not open-source software tools. дальше »
2023-11-21 03:41
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CommEX, platform that acquires Binance Russia, will offer services in Crimea
CommEX, the new owner of Binance's local branch in Russia, will be registered in Seychelles and plans to serve Crimea, a sanctioned territory дальше »
2023-9-28 17:47
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Nobidex launches first decentralized crypto exchange in Iran amid sanctions
As businesses in Iran seek new ways to bypass sanctions, the country has welcomed a decentralized crypto exchange and a non-custodial crypto wallet. дальше »
2023-9-26 19:07
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