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Russia Turns to Cryptocurrencies to Evade Western Sanctions in Oil Trade

Russia's oil companies are increasingly using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether to facilitate trade with China and India, circumventing Western sanctions.The crypto-enabled oil...

Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Crypto Trading for Wealthy Investors in 3-Year Test

Russia's central bank proposes regulations allowing wealthy individuals with at least 100 million rubles (~$11.5 million) in investments to trade cryptocurrencies during a three-year...

Russia Delays Digital Ruble Launch Following Bank Resistance

Russia's central bank delays digital ruble CBDC launch beyond initial July 2025 target following resistance from major banks and merchants Implementation costs and potential deposit...

Crypto Exchange BTC-e’s Vinnik Returns to Russia in US Prisoner Exchange Deal

Alexander Vinnik returned to Moscow via prisoner exchange with the United States. The swap involved American teacher Marc Fogel, who was detained in Russia since...

US to Release BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Prisoner Exchange with Russia

US and Russian governments negotiate prisoner exchange involving crypto exchange operator Alexander Vinnik and schoolteacher Marc Fogel. Vinnik pleaded guilty to money laundering...

Russia Tests New System to Cut Off Global Internet Access, Bypass VPN Blocks

Russia tested a system to disconnect specific regions from global internet access, affecting Dagestan, Chechnya, and Ingushetia for 24 hours. The system successfully blocked VPN...

Trump Backs Bitcoin Strategic Reserve as Russia Crypto Cold War Looms

Former President Trump announces plans for U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve following November election victory. Bitcoin Price surpasses $100,000, driven by institutional adoption and political developments. Senator...

Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Occupied Ukrainian Territories Amid Power Crisis

Russia plans to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in occupied Ukrainian territories, citing electricity supply concerns The ban extends to multiple regions in Russia's North...

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