Russia

Regulatory debates, mining, sanctions dynamics, and Russia’s complex crypto environment.

Russia to allow crypto derivatives but not custody as local trading volume hits $93B

US president Donald Trump administration's crypto initiatives have been linked to the rise in Russian digital asset market activity.

8 months ago

Regulation

Russia plans to seize crypto in new crackdown on local payments

Russia emphasizes that local crypto payments is banned but highlights its potential for international use.

8 months ago

Investments

Central Bank of Russia rates Bitcoin the top global investment since 2022

Central Bank of Russia highlights Bitcoin's 121.3% cumulative return since 2022 amidst volatile markets.

8 months ago

Exchanges

Russia to launch national crypto exchange limited to high net-worth investors

Eligibility for the new platform will be restricted to investors classified as “highly qualified,” including individuals with holdings or incomes meeting rigorous standards.

9 months ago

Adoption

Belarus targets latter half of 2026 for its digital ruble

Belarus plans to launch its digital ruble by late 2026, prioritizing security and full traceability of funds.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Russian Finance Ministry eyes domestic stablecoin to bypass Western infrastructure

The decision comes after Tether froze USDT wallets of Garantex on March.

9 months ago

Crypto

China and Russia embrace Bitcoin for trade as US financial influence comes under scrutiny

Bitcoin gains traction as a neutral trade currency amid rising US-China tensions.

10 months ago

Crypto

Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity

Russia moves to monetize seized Bitcoin despite legal hurdles in high-profile bribery case.

10 months ago

Crime

Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with $1.65 billion transactions

Crypto payments make up less than 1% of global illicit drug trade.

10 months ago

Crypto

Russian oil firms use Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT for cross-border payments with China and India

While oil firms embrace digital currencies, Russia's digital ruble initiative faces delays and technical hurdles.

11 months ago

Regulation

Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors

The experimental crypto trading framework aims to balance innovation with strict regulatory oversight for wealthy investors in Russia.

11 months ago

Crypto

Russia dismisses crypto for national reserves, citing volatility concerns

Russia's finance ministry shuts door on crypto despite lawmakers' strategic push.

11 months ago

Russia

Russia to allow crypto derivatives but not custody as local trading volume hits $93B

Russia plans to seize crypto in new crackdown on local payments

Central Bank of Russia rates Bitcoin the top global investment since 2022

Russia to launch national crypto exchange limited to high net-worth investors

Belarus targets latter half of 2026 for its digital ruble

Russian Finance Ministry eyes domestic stablecoin to bypass Western infrastructure

China and Russia embrace Bitcoin for trade as US financial influence comes under scrutiny

Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity

Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with $1.65 billion transactions

Russian oil firms use Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT for cross-border payments with China and India

Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors

Russia dismisses crypto for national reserves, citing volatility concerns

Popular Russia Stories

Russians are paying up to $20,000 above market rate to buy Bitcoin

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Russia

Russia to allow crypto derivatives but not custody as local trading volume hits $93B

Russia plans to seize crypto in new crackdown on local payments

Central Bank of Russia rates Bitcoin the top global investment since 2022

Russia to launch national crypto exchange limited to high net-worth investors

Belarus targets latter half of 2026 for its digital ruble

Russian Finance Ministry eyes domestic stablecoin to bypass Western infrastructure

China and Russia embrace Bitcoin for trade as US financial influence comes under scrutiny

Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity

Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with $1.65 billion transactions

Russian oil firms use Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT for cross-border payments with China and India

Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors

Russia dismisses crypto for national reserves, citing volatility concerns

Russians are paying up to $20,000 above market rate to buy Bitcoin

Pushing Russia out of crypto one country at a time: Singapore, Switzerland and Japan will join in sanctions

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

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