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-linked crypto exchange Grinex shuts down after $13M hack
The sanctioned Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex has halted operations after a major hack resulted in the theft of over $13.1 million in user funds.Grinex...
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Russia to Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1
Russia will ban gasoline exports starting April 1, with the measure lasting until July 31.The ban comes amid surging global oil prices and follows...
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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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US Admiral Praises Bitcoin as National Security ‘Tool’
Admiral Samuel Paparo called Bitcoin a "valuable computer science tool" for national security at a Senate hearing.He argued Bitcoin's...
Coinbase: Proof-of-Stake Most Vulnerable to Quantum Attacks
Coinbase's quantum advisory council warns that proof-of-stake chains like Ethereum and Solana face specific vulnerabilities in their validator signature...
Kalshi to Add Crypto Perpetual Futures, Expanding Beyond Events
Prediction market exchange Kalshi plans to introduce cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts.The move marks a major shift from its core...
