Russia News
Welcome to our Russia and Cryptocurrency news section, where you can stay informed about the latest developments and trends in Russia’s involvement with the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Here, you will find a curated selection of articles and posts that cover a wide range of topics, including the Russian government’s stance on digital currencies, regulations and laws, as well as the developments of blockchain technology and its adoption by Russian companies and organizations.
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Russia Targets Telegram CEO Durov With Terror Probe
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, is the subject of a Russian criminal investigation for allegedly facilitating terrorist activities.The case centers on Telegram's refusal...
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Russia Pursues BRICS and INSTC to Dodge Sanctions
Russia is pursuing the BRICS Bridge, a blockchain-based CBDC platform, to bypass Western sanctions and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. The International North-South...
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BRICS Eyes 2026 Expansion; Russia, China Push for Growth
The BRICS bloc is targeting 2026 for its next phase of expansion, with details to be discussed at the 2026 summit in New Delhi.Russian...
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Crypto Exchanges Bypass Russia Sanctions via Obfuscation
Russian-facing crypto exchanges continue to enable sanctions evasion by providing cross-border payment channels shielded from traditional banking oversight.Several platforms, including sanctioned entity Bitpapa and...
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Australian Sells Spy Tools to Russia for $1.26M in Crypto
Australian executive Peter Williams pleaded guilty to stealing and selling sensitive cyber tools to a Russian broker for over $1.26 million in cryptocurrency.The stolen...
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Russia Pushes Digital Ruble in BRICS to Ditch Dollar
Russia aims to use its upcoming digital ruble to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in trade among BRICS nations, as a strategy...
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Russia Scraps Single BRICS Currency Plan for Summit
Russia has clarified that a BRICS common currency is not on the agenda for the 2026 summit in New Delhi.The bloc’s immediate strategy focuses...
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Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Pushing Users to State App
Russian authorities moved to fully block Meta's WhatsApp on February 12, 2026, to funnel users toward a state-controlled alternative.The government is promoting "Max," a...
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Brazil Delays Crypto Tax Rules Until After 2026 Election
Brazil's Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, will delay new crypto tax consultations until after the 2026 presidential election to avoid...
JP Morgan: US Inflation Risks Build as Fed Holds Rates Steady
Economic growth in Q4 2025 was much weaker than expected, with a sharp 17% drop in federal spending and...
Hong Kong retiree loses $840k in triple crypto scam
A Hong Kong retiree lost approximately $840,000 in a series of three cryptocurrency scams orchestrated via WhatsApp.The scams progressed...
