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.
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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...
News
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%...
News
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...
News
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,...
News
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...
Latest news
Tesla Q1 Earnings Due After Second Delivery Miss
Longtime shareholder Ross Gerber criticizes Tesla's focus on AI and robotics as a distraction from weak earnings ahead of...
Arbitrum Council Freezes $71M From Kelp Hack Wallet
Arbitrum froze over $71 million in Ether connected to the Kelp exploit.The security council took emergency action, moving funds...
Playdate Bans AI Art, Music, Writing from Games
Panic has banned AI-generated art, music, and writing from its Playdate Catalog storefront, distinguishing between creative and coding AI.Developers...
