Russia

Russia Takes Digital Ruble Mainstream as Telecom Giants Prepare for September Launch

Russia's digital ruble is moving from a limited central bank experiment into everyday commerce, with major telecom companies MTS, Rostelecom…

2 weeks ago

Binance Blocks HTX and 10 Other Crypto Platforms as EU Tightens Russia Sanctions

Binance will stop processing transactions involving HTX and 10 other cryptocy platforms beginning August 23, expanding its compliance restrictions as new European Union…

3 weeks ago

Putin Signs Landmark Crypto Law Legalizing Regulated Retail Trading in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a landmark cryptocy law establishing the country's first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The…

1 month ago

Russia Places Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on International Wanted List

Russia has placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list after formally charging him with facilitating terrorist activities through the messaging platform. The…

1 month ago

Russia Confirms Digital Ruble Is Ready for Nationwide Launch as Banks Prepare for September Rollout

Russia's Central Bank says "everything is ready" for the nationwide rollout of the digital ruble, with the country's largest banks and retailers set to…

2 months ago

Polish Prime Minister Accuses Crypto Firm of Russian Mafia Ties and Political Influence

According to Donald Tusk, the funding behind Zondacrypto is tied to Russian sources connected to the “Bratva,” a term used to describe…

5 months ago

UK Crime Network, Worth Billions, Used Crypto to Funnel Drug Cash to Russia

A billion-pound money-laundering network operating across 28 towns and cities in the UK has been converting proceeds from drug trafficking,…

10 months ago

Russia’s military-industrial powerhouse Rostec to launch ruble-backed token on Tron

Rostec, Russia’s military-industrial behemoth, is set to roll out a ruble-backed stablecoin and a digital payment platform by the end…

1 year ago

Russia to Launch Crypto Exchange for Top Investors

Russia’s finance ministry and central bank are teaming up to launch a new crypto exchange, but it won’t be available…

1 year ago

Russia Using Crypto in Oil Trade with China and India to Skirt Western Sanctions

Russia is using cryptocurrencies to facilitate a small but growing part of its oil trade with China and India to…

1 year ago