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Russia to crackdown on cryptocurrencies with new regulatory bill
Russia is considering a crackdown on cryptocurrencies in an effort to get control of a market that has previously operated mostly beneath the radar. The State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament, is now debating a measure to… дальше »
2024-5-14 14:10 | |
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Doubts arise over auditor of Russia2024 blockchain voting campaign
Russian exiled anti-Putin activist and former Pussy Riot lawyer Mark Feygin says his new blockchain app made to challenge Putin’s legitimacy was audited by Halborn, but a lack of evidence shows that may not be the case. Mark Feygin, a… дальше »
2024-5-11 16:01 | |
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Russian opposition activist launches zero-knowledge voting app to challenge Putin’s inauguration
Mark Feygin launches blockchain-powered referendum to challenge Vladimir Putin inauguration using surveillance-proof Russia2024 voting app with anonymity via zero-knowledge cryptography. The post Russian opposition activist launches zero-knowledge voting app to challenge Putin’s inauguration appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-10 11:09 | |
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Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
Exiled opposition leader Mark Fegyin is leading an effort to give Russians an anonymous, blockchain-powered way to register a "protest vote" against Russia's election results which have handed Vladimir Putin a fifth term as Russian president. дальше »
2024-5-10 09:00 | |
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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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US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group
The DOJ has identified and indicted Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the leader of the LockBit ransomware gang, sanctioning him and offering a $10M reward for info leading to his arrest. The post US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-5-8 20:51 | |
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U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to his arrest. дальше »
2024-5-8 20:00 | |
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BTC-e Co-founder Enters Guilty Plea For $9 Billion Money Laundering Conspiracy
Co-founder of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering. In a public release by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 3, the Russian national has admitted to his role as one of the operators of BTC-e, facilitating $9 billion worth of illicit transactions between […] дальше »
2024-5-6 13:30 | |
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BTC-e crypto exchange operator pleads guilty to money laundering in the U.S.
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who operated the crypto exchange BTC-e, pled guilty to charges of money laundering conspiracy in the US on May 3, according to a Bloomberg report. BTC-e was one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges between 2011 and 2017. дальше »
2024-5-5 18:12 | |
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US sanctions crypto addresses tied to Russian drone developer
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned a Russian one-way attack UAV developer, which solicited donations in crypto on Telegram. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 1 sanctioned nearly 300… дальше »
2024-5-2 10:29 | |
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Total Crypto Ban In Russia Imminent: Lawmakers Confirm Enforcement In 5 Months
Russian lawmakers have announced their intention to introduce restrictions on the circulation of crypto assets, which could be implemented as early as September 1. The Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, Anatoly Aksakov, revealed that a vote on a ban on organizing cryptocurrency circulation will be held in the coming weeks. […] дальше »
2024-4-29 18:30 | |
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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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BRICS weighs in on using stablecoins in settlements, Russian official says
BRICS members explore stablecoin payments and a platform to conduct CBDC payments, aiming to enhance financial cooperation, a Russian official says. Stablecoins might become a tool for international settlements among BRICS members, as the alliance has already set up a… дальше »
2024-4-23 12:54 | |
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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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US Treasury official targets Tether USDT stablecoin in Russian sanction evasion
US Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo said Russia was increasingly using alternative payment mechanisms like Tether’s USDT stablecoin to bypass economic sanctions, according to his written testimony on April 9 to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. дальше »
2024-4-9 14:25 | |
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USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions
Russian smugglers leverage cryptocurrency, particularly USDT, to bypass Western sanctions, with significant transactions linked to military hardware, sparking debates on crypto regulation. The post USDT in the Shadows: Russian Smugglers Use Crypto to Evade Western Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-4-2 17:00 | |
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How one Russian smuggler used crypto to skirt sanctions for tech and arms deals
Andrey Zverev, self-described as a smuggler for illicit Russian activities, has reportedly been leveraging Tether to carry out purchases of high-tech equipment and components for weaponry, thereby sidestepping Western-imposed sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-2 13:47 | |
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US, UK initiate joint probe into $20 billion moved via crypto to evade Russian sanctions
The US and UK governments have launched a joint investigation into crypto transactions worth over $20 billion that may have violated Russian sanctions, Bloomberg News reported on March 28. The transactions, suspected of being routed through the Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex, aim to evade international sanctions and potentially fund military activities in Ukraine. дальше »
2024-3-29 21:42 | |
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OFAC sanctions Russian providers of digital financial assets
Treasury Department has sanctioned Russian providers of digital financial assets, saying many of the designated entities offered services that helped evade sanctions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 13 entities and two… дальше »
2024-3-26 11:05 | |
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Russian Binance Alternative, CommEX, Closes Down
CommEx, a key player in Russia's cryptocurrency market and known as the Binance alternative, is shutting down. Users must withdraw assets by May 10 to evade a 1% fee. The post Russian Binance Alternative, CommEX, Closes Down appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-3-26 17:51 | |
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CommEX to shut down, months after acquiring Binance’s Russian operations
CommEX, the crypto platform that acquired Binance’s Russian business, is shutting down the exchange, according to details the company published on Monday. Binance announced the sell of its crypto exchange and entire operations in Russia to CommEX in September last year. дальше »
2024-3-26 17:28 | |
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Binance’s successor in Russia CommEx announces closure
Binance’s buyer in Russia, CommEx, has declared a phased shutdown of its services without providing a reason for the decision. CommEx, a crypto exchange, which took over Binance’s Russian business following the latter’s departure from the country, has announced plans… дальше »
2024-3-26 13:33 | |
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Crypto custodian Copper reportedly transferred over $4m to entity allegedly tied to Russian arms-dealing network
A Guardian and International Consortium of Investigative Journalists investigation reveals a link between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, a Russian national sanctioned by the U.S. A recent investigation co-done by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the Guardian reveals… дальше »
2024-3-11 11:13 | |
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Russian economist sees bleak future for Bitcoin with the rise of digital ruble
Alexander Razuvaev, a notable Russian economist and member of the supervisory board of the Guild of Financial Analysts and Risk Managers, recently made predictions concerning the future of Bitcoin following the onset of a Russian CBDC. The economist argued that… дальше »
2024-3-7 11:14 | |
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Kremlin hopes to cut US dollar reliance with blockchain in BRICS
Moscow wants to establish an autonomous BRICS payment system, leveraging digital currencies and blockchain in an effort to decrease its dependency on the U.S. dollar. In an interview with the Russian state-owned news agency TASS on Feb. 5, Kremlin aide… дальше »
2024-3-5 10:28 | |
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BRICS Will Create Payment System Based on Digital Currencies and Blockchain: Report
The five-nation BRICS group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will work on creating a payment system based on blockchain and digital technologies, a report by Russian news agency TASS said. дальше »
2024-3-5 08:40 | |
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Russian Central Bank: nearly half of all financial scams in Russia last year involved crypto
The Central Bank of Russia has disclosed that nearly half of the financial fraud schemes within the country in the previous year leveraged cryptocurrency and foreign currencies for payments. Notably, the central bank made this disclosure in a report detailing… дальше »
2024-2-14 12:36 | |
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Vladimir Putin’s scathing take on US dollar dominance resonates with pro-Bitcoin Tucker Carlson
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered pointed remarks on the implications of the U.S.’s using the dollar as an instrument in political conflicts. In a recent interview with conservative pundit Tucker Carlson, Putin criticized American leadership and the Biden administration for… дальше »
2024-2-12 21:26 | |
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Russian Banks Collect Customer Data from Bybit, Bitstamp, OKX Amid Bankruptcy Fears
Several international cryptocurrency exchanges have joined forces with Russian arbitration managers to locate digital assets belonging to debtors amid growing concerns about bankruptcy. According to a Tuesday report by Russian business newspaper Vedomosti, cooperation agreements have already been established with prominent exchanges such as Bybit in Dubai, Bitstamp in Europe, Bitrue in Singapore, Gate.io in […] дальше »
2023-11-23 16:07 | |
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‘Vitalik Slept On My Couch & Copied My Inventions’ Ethereum Insider Says
An Ethereum insider has made startling allegations against Ethereum Founder, Vitalik Buterin, stating that the Russian inventor had copied his creations. Nerayoff Accuses Buterin Of Invention Replication Former Ethereum Advisor, Steven Nerayoff has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Ethereum Founder, Vitalik Buterin of copying his inventions. дальше »
2023-11-15 20:00 | |
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Binance Halts Illicit Fund Movement, Ceases Russian Ruble Deposits
Binance froze over 90% of $12.5 million in cryptocurrency assets stolen from its client. The post Binance Halts Illicit Fund Movement, Ceases Russian Ruble Deposits appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-11-12 02:38 | |
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Binance to halt ruble deposits effective Nov. 15
Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced it will halt Russian ruble (RUB) deposits, effective Nov. 15, 2023. According to the announcement, despite the cessation of deposits, withdrawals of Russian rubles will continue to be available until January 31, 2024, ensuring users have ample time to manage their holdings. дальше »
2023-11-11 22:50 | |
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Binance to stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles
Starting Nov. 15, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange will stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles. Withdrawals will continue until Jan. 31, 2024. Users with fiat balances in Russian rubles can transfer funds to CommEX for free, according to the announcement. At… дальше »
2023-11-10 16:29 | |
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Coinbase fined $11k in Russia despite not operating there
A Russian court has ruled that American crypto exchange Coinbase failed to localize the personal data of its Russian clients. A court in Moscow on Nov. 9 has fined U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase 1 million rubles (nearly $11,000) for failing… дальше »
2023-11-9 16:50 | |
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US Treasury Cracks Down: Sanctions Crypto Money Launderer Tied To Russian Elite
In a significant move to combat sanctions evasion and illicit financial activities, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national allegedly involved in laundering and transferring funds using crypto on behalf of Russian elites. дальше »
2023-11-4 05:00 | |
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US Treasury sanctions Russian national for helping oligarchs evade sanctions with crypto, cash, and real estate
The U. S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a Russian businesswoman on Nov. 3. The agency said that Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova helped the country’s elites launder and move funds using virtual currency and other methods. дальше »
2023-11-3 22:40 | |
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WalletConnect restricts service in Russia following OFAC guidance
Web3 communication protocol WalletConnect has restricted Russian users from using its service following recent sanctions by the U. S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). “In light of the latest legal and OFAC guidance, WalletConnect has restricted the availability of the WalletConnect Protocol in Russia. дальше »
2023-11-1 14:30 | |
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U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian-backed terrorists like Hamas. дальше »
2023-10-26 19:14 | |
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How Russia-Ukraine war impacted crypto adoption in the two countries
Russia and Ukraine witnessed the worst declines in crypto usage in all of Eastern Europe. Russian usage of international crypto exchanges has halved in the last one year. The Russia-Ukraine The post How Russia-Ukraine war impacted crypto adoption in the two countries appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2023-10-20 15:30 | |
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