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Crypto Exchange BTC-e’s Vinnik Returns to Russia in US Prisoner Exchange Deal

Alexander Vinnik returned to Moscow via prisoner exchange with the United States. The swap involved American teacher Marc Fogel, who was detained in Russia since...

US to Release BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Prisoner Exchange with Russia

US and Russian governments negotiate prisoner exchange involving crypto exchange operator Alexander Vinnik and schoolteacher Marc Fogel. Vinnik pleaded guilty to money laundering...

Russia Tests New System to Cut Off Global Internet Access, Bypass VPN Blocks

Russia tested a system to disconnect specific regions from global internet access, affecting Dagestan, Chechnya, and Ingushetia for 24 hours. The system successfully blocked VPN...

Trump Backs Bitcoin Strategic Reserve as Russia Crypto Cold War Looms

Former President Trump announces plans for U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve following November election victory. Bitcoin Price surpasses $100,000, driven by institutional adoption and political developments. Senator...

Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Occupied Ukrainian Territories Amid Power Crisis

Russia plans to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in occupied Ukrainian territories, citing electricity supply concerns The ban extends to multiple regions in Russia's North...

Putin Launches Digital Ruble: Russia’s Leap into the Crypto-Future Amidst Sanctions

Vladimir Putin is bringing the "digital ruble" to Russians from today, August 1, for the payment of goods and services, following the law he...

Russia’s Sberbank Readies Retail Investors for Digital Currency Trading, Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles

Russia's largest bank by asset value - Sberbank - is preparing to launch a service for retail investors to buy and sell digital currencies.The...

Russia Plans to Pilot Bitcoin for International Payments Despite Domestic Ban

The Central Bank of Russia continues to show signs of a change in its stance on the use of bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies for...

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China Aims to Boost Small Biz Loans With Blockchain

Chinese banking and tax authorities have directed financial institutions to adopt blockchain and privacy computing to improve data sharing...

German Police ID REvil Ransomware Boss Behind $40M Hits

German authorities have identified Daniil Shchukin, 31, as the Russian threat actor “UNKN,” a leader of the prolific ransomware...

Shiba Inu’s “Middle Age” Crisis: Collapse Risk Grows

Once dubbed "The Dogecoin Killer", Shiba Inu's price action has stabilized, leaving its wild, 85,000,000% growth period between 2020...