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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Putin Launches Digital Ruble: Russia’s Leap into the Crypto-Future Amidst Sanctions
Vladimir Putin is bringing the "digital ruble" to Russians from today, August 1, for the payment of goods and services, following the law he...
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Russia’s Sberbank Readies Retail Investors for Digital Currency Trading, Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles
Russia's largest bank by asset value - Sberbank - is preparing to launch a service for retail investors to buy and sell digital currencies.The...
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Russia Plans to Pilot Bitcoin for International Payments Despite Domestic Ban
The Central Bank of Russia continues to show signs of a change in its stance on the use of bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies for...
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Iran and Russia Collaborating on Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
Iran's central bank is reportedly working with the Russian government to issue a new gold-backed cryptocurrency, cointelegraph.com reported.According to the report, Iran is working...
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Moscow is considering legalizing cryptocurrencies in 2023
Russia plans to legalise cryptocurrencies next year, according to sources in the State Duma, with the main aim of mitigating the impact of Western...
Opinion
The Root Of Evil And Blockchain
How the US is sawing away at the status of the dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency. China's strategic choice, the battle for...
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The war in Ukraine reveals something very important about cryptocurrencies
Despite the sanctions on Russia over the war, cryptocurrencies continue to flow to militias and arms dealers, thanks to suspicious transactions in Russia, China...
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Zakharova attacks Greek government for extraditing Mr Bitcoin to the US
"The active participation of Athens in another illegal act of American legal arbitrariness against a Russian is another proof of the confrontational line that...
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Shopify, Coinbase Launch USDC Payments; Mastercard Expands Crypto Access
Shopify and Coinbase allow merchants to accept USDC stablecoin payments, making crypto transactions easier for over 700 million customers.
Mastercard...
Coinbase Launches Wrapped ADA and LTC on Base, COIN Hits New High
Coinbase has introduced wrapped versions of Cardano (ADA) and Litecoin (LTC) on its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base.
Wrapped assets are...
ClickFix Attacks Surge 517% in 2025, Fake CAPTCHAs Spread Malware
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHA verifications have risen by 517% in early 2025, according to ESET.
The ClickFix technique leads...
