Russia
US Government Sanctions Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Election Fraud Scheme
The move is part of a sweeping set of actions taken by the U.S. government against alleged Russian election interference.
Telegram Is Nearly Done Paying Back TON Investors, Eyes IPO Next
Telegram is closing the page of its $1.7 billion token sale and paying back its last debts to the token buyers. The company just raised more funding via bonds and planning an IPO.
BitRiver Is Selling Tokens to Build More Bitcoin Mining Farms in Siberia
Mining company BitRiver is launching its own token, aiming to raise $35 million on Bithumb
Russia Floats Blockchain Based System as SWIFT Alternative
The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry is reportedly considering blockchain technology as an alternative to SWIFT, the global payments network. The country's leaders have recently voiced concerns that they might be cut off from SWIFT, prompting them to search for different options. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the role of blockchain in geopolitical struggles.
Fearing Being Cut Off From SWIFT, Russia Hints About Blockchain Alternative: Report
Russia's foreign affairs ministry believes SWIFT can be replaced by more advanced systems, mentioning blockchain.
Over 50% of Binance's Russian Customers Believe Crypto Can Replace Bank Deposits
According to the report, out of 23,133 Binance users who took part in the poll, only 79.9% actually own crypto at this point of time.
Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report
Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.
Russia's Cybercriminals Are Literally Digging Up Their Crypto Cash-Outs
A service being advertised on a Russian darknet marketplace allows cybercriminals to untraceably cash out of their cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel breaks down the extreme lengths being taken, including burying vacuum-packed cash.
Russia's Darknet Criminals Have Novel Crypto Cash-Out System: 'Buried Treasure'
A darknet ad flagged by the crypto sleuths at Elliptic says vendors will bury vacuum-packed physical cash “5-20 cm under the ground.”
Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.
