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Japan expands Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

The Japanese government has added Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to its expanded list of sanctions against Russia, citing the continuing war in Ukraine.Officials added...

Russia pays wages in digital rubles first time

Russia’s Ministry of Finance said on Friday that some of its employees had received their wages in digital rubles for the first time.Being paid...

Bank of Russia Proposes 3 Crypto Assets for Exchange Trading

Russia’s central bank has compiled a proposed list of crypto assets that could be admitted to public trading on exchanges under new rules approved...

Putin Signs Russia Crypto Bill Into Law

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law creating a regulated framework for cryptocurrency markets in the country.Putin signed bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On...

Russia Expands Crypto Mining Ban to Moscow

Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to Moscow, with the ban set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026, and remain in place...

Telegram CEO Says Russia Labeled Him a Terrorist

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Russian authorities designated him a “terrorist” after he refused government demands for mass surveillance and censorship on the messaging...

BitRiver founder charged in Russia over alleged $8M fraud

Russian authorities charged BitRiver founder Igor Runets with alleged fraud tied to a $8 million crypto mining equipment deal involving Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.

Bank of Russia speeds up digital asset rules following fresh western sanctions

The Bank of Russia published its first draft rules as part of the introduction of cryptocurrency regulations in the country, including capital requirements for...

EU deploys a 21st sanction package against Russia that escalates bans on 14 crypto firms

The European Union (EU) extended sanctions against Russia to include four designations related to the cross-border A7 network, including its new links to Africa.The...

Russia Advances Crypto Regulation Bill for Final Vote

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Russia Completes Final Readings on Crypto Regulation Bill

Russia’s lawmakers moved the country closer to its first comprehensive crypto market framework after completing final readings on a bill that would regulate digital...

Russia passes historic crypto rules to regulate trading and target foreign trade

Russia’s State Duma passed legislation establishing the country’s first comprehensive framework for regulating cryptocurrencies with most of the new rules set to take effect...