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 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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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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Tether’s Jesse Spiro to Chair $100M Crypto Super PAC
Tether's Head of Government Affairs, Jesse Spiro, will chair the crypto-funded Fellowship PAC ahead of the 2026 midterms.The PAC...
CERT-UA Impersonated, New RAT Attack Hits Ukraine
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) was impersonated in a phishing campaign distributing a Go-based remote access...
Binance Launches Oil and Gas Futures with 100x Leverage
Binance has officially launched trading for oil and natural gas futures contracts, completing its energy sector offerings.The new perpetual...
