Russia
Russia’s Largest Bank Introduces First Blockchain-Focused ETF in the Country
The exchange-traded fund will track the Sber Blockchain Economy Index, which includes crypto asset and mining companies.
Russian Central Bank Seeks Ban on Crypto Investment: Report
The central bank is looking at a complete ban on future crypto investments in the country.
Bank of Russia Bars Mutual Funds From Investing in Crypto
In a new directive, the regulator prohibited Russian mutual funds from directly or indirectly investing in crypto assets.
Chatex Users Ask US Treasury to Release Crypto Frozen by Sanctions
Retail customers were swept up by actions meant to punish a crypto firm accused of money laundering.
Russians Conduct $5B Worth of Crypto Transactions a Year, Central Bank Says
The regulator said it is worried people will start putting their savings into stablecoins.
Russia’s Chief Taxman Says Crypto Could Erode State Taxation Profits
Head of the Federal Tax Service said tax evasion via crypto needs to be fought.
Russian Ministries, Duma Want to Legalize Crypto Mining: Report
The Russian central bank opposes the measure.
This Imprisoned Russian Artist Is Selling NFTs to Support His Family and Fellow Inmates
Pavel Skazkin, aka “Papasweeds,” found a creative outlet, a sense of purpose and a source of income to supplement his meager inmate’s salary, thanks to the NFT market explosion.
Russian Oil Companies Want to Mine Crypto on Flare Gas: Report
One company is already doing so, but the regulations remain unclear.
