Tag: russia
Pavel Durov Faces Russian Terrorism Charges as Telegram Dispute Deepens
In brief:
Russia charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism-related offenses while issuing an international wanted notice over moderatio [...]
Russia unveils crypto exchange and digital depository rules under new market framework
Bank of Russia proposed crypto exchange rules requiring standardized trading procedures, pricing, and licensed digital depositories with capital r [...]
Alfa Bank Plans Crypto Brokerage and Digital Depository Under Russia’s New Crypto Law
Alfa Bank plans a retail crypto brokerage before launching a regulated digital depository under Russia's proposed cryptocurrency legal framework s [...]
Russia Signals Digital Ruble Rollout as Banks and Retailers Complete Preparations
What to know:
Russia's largest banks and retailers are technically ready for the digital ruble, with major banks expected to begin offering servi [...]

EU Targets Foreign Crypto Platforms in New Russia Sanctions Package
What to know:
EU plans sanctions on 20 foreign banks, traders, and platforms.
Chainalysis linked significant Russia-related activity to illici [...]
Russia Sanctions 17-Year-Old Researcher Over $110 Billion Crypto Investigation
Russia sanctions teenage researcher following investigation into crypto laundering network.
Browder's database linked A7A5 stablecoin to massiv [...]
Russia Moves Toward Strict Crypto Control as New Bill Advances
Russia advances crypto regulation with strict oversight and investor limits
New bill allows cross-border crypto use while restricting domestic [...]
Sanctioned States Move $104B Through Crypto as Global Regulators Scramble
Sanctioned states move $104 billion through crypto as enforcement pressure rises
Global regulators scramble as illicit crypto flows tied to san [...]
Russia’s Crypto Shadow Network Moves Billions Despite Sanctions Crackdown
Russia-linked exchanges shift billions despite sweeping Western sanctions
Elliptic reveals hidden wallet links and cross-border crypto routes
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Crypto Questions Flood Russia’s Pension Hotline as Public Curiosity Outpaces Policy
Crypto curiosity reaches Russia’s pension system as callers seek digital payment options
Social Fund clarifies pensions remain ruble-based desp [...]