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Convicted Russian crypto scammer and his wife found murdered in the UAE

Russian crypto entrepreneur Roman Novak, convicted of large-scale fraud, was kidnapped and murdered in the UAE along with his wife after a failed ransom attempt.

5 months ago

Stablecoins

Russian defense conglomerate Rostec to launch ruble-pegged stablecoin on TRON

The token RUBx will have a one-to-one exchange rate with the ruble, and will use the Tron infrastructure.

9 months ago

Insurance

Russian insurance firms unveil investment life policies tied to Bitcoin

Russian policyholders can protect their initial capital while tapping into Bitcoin's potential gains through innovative investment.

9 months ago

Adoption

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.

10 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.

10 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.

11 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.

11 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.

12 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.

12 months ago

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

Crypto 12 months ago

Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity

Crypto 12 months ago

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

Crime 12 months ago

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

Crypto 1 year ago

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