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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Russia Uses Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions in Trade with China and India
Russia is using cryptocurrencies to facilitate trade with China and India, circumventing international sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine.The Bank of Russia is...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Crypto Gaming’s “Tap to Earn” Trend Explodes Amid Solana Game Pass Launch
Solana Game Pass launches with 30 partnered games and over 33,000 mints, offering rewards and early access to upcoming...
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Hits Five-Year Low Despite $84K BTC Price
Bitcoin mining hashprice has fallen to $44.00 per petahash, approaching a five-year low despite BTC trading near $84,000.Miners face...
Buterin Proposes RISC-V to Replace EVM for Faster Ethereum Network
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with RISC-V architecture to improve network efficiency.The...
