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Russia Delays Digital Ruble Launch to September 2026 After Pushback

The Bank of Russia has proposed delaying its digital ruble rollout to September 1, 2026.The launch date affects the largest banks and retailers first,...

Russian Agricultural Bank Eyes Cryptocurrency for Grain Trade Payments

The Russian Agricultural Bank and the Bank of Russia are examining ways to use cryptocurrency for grain payments. The plan was discussed at the Russian...

Telegram Crypto Project Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested

The Zamoskvoretsky District Court approved holding Smerkis in custody during the investigation. Smerkis is linked to investor losses related to The Token Fund...

Russia Eyes Ruble Stablecoin with 7 Key Criteria, Faces Regulations

Mendeleev suggested a Russian stablecoin should follow DAI's overcollateralization model while remaining compliant with Russian regulations. Despite technical feasibility, Mendeleev expressed skepticism about...

Russia Mulls Stablecoin for Trade as Tether Freezes Funds

Russia's Finance Ministry official proposes creating a national stablecoin for international trade amid sanctions.Russia seeks alternatives after Tether froze $28.5 million linked to sanctioned...

Russia Mulls Own Stablecoin After Tether Freezes Garantex Wallets

Russian finance ministry official calls for development of domestic stablecoin following Tether's freezing of $27 million linked to sanctioned exchange Garantex.US Department of Justice...

Russia Faces Energy Crisis, May Import Electricity from China

Russia faces severe energy shortages caused by the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, and cryptocurrency mining demand, transforming it from an energy exporter to a...

Russia Proposes Cryptocurrency Fund Using Seized Assets to Boost Financial Strategy

Russia proposes creating a cryptocurrency fund utilizing confiscated digital assets to improve efficiency in managing seized funds. The initiative aligns with growing global...

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ImmunityBio founder touts sepsis trials, NantX after Binance theft

Patrick Soon-Shiong renewed his “NantX coming soon” teaser after a $6.3 billion Binance theft, spotlighting a separate financial-services venture.ImmunityBio...

Crypto.com Shuts Hong Kong App, Eyes Institutional Exchange

crypto.com will shut down its consumer app in Hong Kong on Feb. 1, 2027, citing regulatory changes.Affected users have...

Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea behind Binance hack, hints US

Kim Yo Jong denied North Korea's involvement in the $6.3 billion Binance hack and rejected the FBI's attribution of...