Russia
Pro-Russian Groups Raise $400K in Crypto To Support Russian Paramilitary: TRM Labs
The EU has confirmed a sweeping ban on providing crypto services to Russians as it tightens sanctions, but TRM Labs says $400K has been raised in crypto since February for Russian paramilitary operations in Ukraine. TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord discusses the key takeaways from the research.
EU’s Russian Crypto Ban Confirmed as Bloc Tightens Sanctions
All crypto payments from Russians to European wallet providers will be forbidden.
Crypto Exchange OKX's Website Blocked in Russia, and the Reason Isn't Disclosed
The country's prosecutor general office blacklisted the world's third-largest crypto exchange by volume, according to the public data
EU Set to Ban Russian Crypto Payments After ‘Sham’ Referenda; Hedge Fund Says Chinese Investors Could Snap Up Cryptos as Yuan Slides
The European Union will tighten restrictions on Russians’ crypto investments within the bloc as it seeks to respond to “sham” independence votes being held in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. Novum Alpha CEO says Chinese investors might snap up digital assets now as the yuan depreciates.
EU Set to Ban Russian Crypto Payments After ‘Sham’ Referenda
Russians could be restricted from making any payments to EU crypto wallets following the imposition of limits in April.
Why Russia Isn’t Relying on Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Yes, crypto has limitations. But the traditional banking system is a more attractive place for money laundering regardless.
Binance’s Bid to Buy Voyager's Assets Complicated by National Security Concern: Sources
Binance’s attempt to purchase bankrupt lender Voyager Digital’s assets has been complicated by concerns the U.S. government would reject the transaction, according to sources. Plus, a closer look at why some U.S. and EU miners are staying put in Russia despite the war and sanctions.
Crypto Miners From US, EU Stay Put in Russia Despite War, Sanctions
The war in Ukraine may have undermined many Russian companies, but not mining facilities: Clients from the West keep coming to the country for cheap power and reliable uptime.
US Treasury Sanctions Russian Paramilitary Group Crowdfunding Ukraine War With Crypto
“Task Force Rusich” raised thousands of dollars in crypto to resupply soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
