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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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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 »
2025-6-11 13:41 | |
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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 »
2025-6-11 09:09 | |
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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 »
2025-6-11 16:06 | |
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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 »
2025-6-2 17:36 | |
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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 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 »
2025-4-17 20:28 | |
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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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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 »
2025-4-1 12:00 | |
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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 »
2025-3-25 08:00 | |
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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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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 »
2025-3-24 14:40 | |
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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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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 »
2025-3-19 19:32 | |
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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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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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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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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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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 »
2025-3-13 23:00 | |
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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 »
2025-3-13 21:39 | |
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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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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 »
2025-3-6 18:10 | |
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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 »
2025-3-7 12:46 | |
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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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Gotbit founder extradited to the US to face market manipulation charges
Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was extradited to the US on Feb. 25, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts said. The 26-year old Russian national was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of market manipulation and fraud. дальше »
2025-2-27 23:10 | |
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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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Russian power company reports
Russian power grid operator Rosseti reported losses of over 1.3 billion rubles in 2024 due to illegal crypto mining operations that siphoned electricity through unauthorized connections. The Russian power grid company Rosseti reported losses exceeding 1.3 billion rubles in 2024… дальше »
2025-2-18 15:23 | |
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Trump-Putin deal frees Russian crypto founder tied to $4 billion Bitcoin laundering
The Vinnik exchange highlights ongoing US-Russia diplomatic negotiations, impacting international legal and geopolitical dynamics. The post Trump-Putin deal frees Russian crypto founder tied to $4 billion Bitcoin laundering appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-2-13 22:55 | |
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Crypto crime figure Alexander Vinnik exchanged for detained U.S. teacher
The United States has agreed to release Russian national Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime figure, as part of a prisoner exchange that secured the freedom of American teacher Marc Fogel. Vinnik, 44, operated BTC-e, once one of the world’s largest… дальше »
2025-2-13 20:24 | |
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Phuket police arrest four Russian nationals accused of running crypto-ransomware attacks
Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and… дальше »
2025-2-12 10:09 | |
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Roskomnadzor bans Russia’s largest crypto OTC aggregator
Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the country’s largest crypto aggregator platform. The Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to BestChange, one of the largest crypto over-the-counter aggregators in Eastern Europe and Russia. As of press time,… дальше »
2025-2-10 10:05 | |
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‘Freedom is priceless’: Tornado Cash’s Alexey Pertsev released from prison
Alexey Pertsev, the Tornado Cash developer convicted of money laundering in 2024, has been released from prison under electronic monitoring as he continues his legal battle. The 31-year-old Russian national, sentenced to 64 months in a Dutch prison last May,… дальше »
2025-2-8 22:13 | |
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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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Deribit to exit Russian market, blames EU sanctions
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit is shutting down its services for Russian users to comply with European Union sanctions. The company, headquartered in the Netherlands, announced that it will enforce trading restrictions beginning Feb. 17, with full account closures set for… дальше »
2025-2-6 22:13 | |
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Russian gang targets crypto holders with cross-platform spear-phishing malware
A Russian cybercrime gang called “Crazy Evil” is behind a new rash of social media phishing scams targeting crypto users. The gang has been identified in a new cybersecurity threats report as the brains behind more than 10 sophisticated social… дальше »
2025-2-4 16:37 | |
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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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Russian power grid titan eyes Bitcoin mining ventures
Rosseti's move into crypto mining could boost Russia's economy by utilizing excess power capacity, despite regional mining restrictions. The post Russian power grid titan eyes Bitcoin mining ventures appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-1-27 05:03 | |
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Russian man sentenced to 7 years in prison for sending crypto to Ukrainian armed forces
A Russian citizen from Yakutia has been sentenced to seven years of prison for funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces by sending cryptocurrencies to their account. According to Russian media outlet Izvestia, the man is currently being held in a high-security… дальше »
2025-1-15 13:30 | |
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Demand for crypto mining equipment surges 3x in Russia’s booming market
Russia’s crypto mining sector is booming, with demand for equipment tripling in just a year. What’s behind this rapid growth? According to a latest report from the Russian news agency PRIME, in Q4 2024, Russia saw a threefold increase in… дальше »
2025-1-13 08:08 | |
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Russian trio charged in crypto mixer money laundering case
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for operating sanctioned crypto mixers allegedly tapped by North Korean criminals. дальше »
2025-1-11 00:24 | |
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State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender. io and Sinbad. io — tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts. дальше »
2025-1-11 22:15 | |
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