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 Blocks WhatsApp, Pushing Users to State App
Russian authorities moved to fully block Meta's WhatsApp on February 12, 2026, to funnel users toward a state-controlled alternative.The government is promoting "Max," a...
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Russia to Enact Crypto Regulations by July 2027
Russia's State Duma has announced comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations will be finalized by June 2024 and take effect on July 1, 2027.Retail investors will face...
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Russia Brands WhiteBIT ‘Undesirable’ in Crackdown on Aid Now
WhiteBIT and its parent W Group were declared “undesirable organizations” by Russia’s prosecutor general, a label that criminalizes activity involving the firms in Russia.Russian...
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Bitcoin Surges Above $90K as Ukraine-Russia Tensions Rise…
BTC climbed above $90,100 after markets reacted to weaker hopes for a Russia‑Ukraine peace deal.Major altcoins including Ether, XRP and SOL rose about 3%...
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Nabiullina: Bitcoin Mining Fuels Ruble Strength Russia Rises
Elvira Nabiullina says Russian Bitcoin mining has helped the ruble strengthen this year.Russia now supplies about 16% of the global Bitcoin hashrate.Russian miners reportedly...
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Russia to Float First Chinese Yuan Bonds in December 2025
Russia plans to issue its first bonds denominated in the Chinese yuan in December 2025.The bonds will have maturities between three to seven years,...
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Telegram’s Pavel Durov Reveals 2018 Poisoning Amid Russia Feud
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram and developer of The Open Network (TON), claims he was poisoned in spring 2018.
Durov reported severe health effects, including...
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BRICS Russia Startups Gain Access to Chinese Investment at Summit
More than 600 investors will attend the upcoming BRICS startup summit in Moscow on October 1-2.Russian startups are gaining greater access to Chinese markets...
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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...
