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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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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Russia to Enact Crypto Regulations by July 2027
Russia's State Duma has announced comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations will be finalized by June 2024 and take effect on July 1, 2027.Retail investors will face...
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Russia Brands WhiteBIT ‘Undesirable’ in Crackdown on Aid Now
WhiteBIT and its parent W Group were declared “undesirable organizations” by Russia’s prosecutor general, a label that criminalizes activity involving the firms in Russia.Russian...
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North Korean PolinRider Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages
North Korean-linked threat actors, known as Contagious Interview, have expanded their PolinRider supply-chain campaign to 108 malicious packages and...
FatFs Flaws Let Malicious Media Hijack Millions of Devices
Seven vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-6682 to CVE-2026-
6688) were found in the widely used FatFs filesystem library, with three rated as High...
Saylor Rage-Quits Channel 4 Over Bitcoin Grilling
Michael Saylor ended a Channel 4 interview by accusing the reporter of being offensive and rage-quitting.Bitcoin's price is down...
