Central Bank of Russia Proposes Opening National Economy to International Markets Using Digital Assets
The institution has asked the government to allow digital financial assets to be issued on open networks like Ethereum, opening...
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‘On Schedule:’ Central Bank of Russia Prepared for Digital Ruble Launch
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Central Bank of Russia, has declared that first-wave banks were finalizing their preparations to...
Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges
Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through a...
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Russian exploit brokerage network accused of purchasing stolen U.S. government cyber...
Elliptic Report Highlights Key Crypto Exchanges Facilitating Russian Sanctions Evasion
A new Elliptic investigation identifies five major cryptocurrency platforms enabling Russian entities to bypass international sanctions through sophisticated wallet obfuscation...
Russia May Block Foreign Crypto Exchanges by Summer 2026
Russia could begin blocking foreign cryptocurrency exchange websites as early as summer 2026, according to experts cited by RBC. The...
Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch crypto mining fund as soon as this week
Finam, one of the largest brokers in Russia, has registered a new crypto mining fund with the central bank and...
Russia records $647M in daily crypto transactions, says deputy finance minister
Daily crypto activity in Russia has climbed to about $647 million (50 billion rubles), said Ivan Chebeskov, Russia’s Deputy Finance...
Russia’s Return to the Dollar: A Non-Existing Dilemma
The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the financial alternatives...
EU Weighs Blanket Ban on Crypto Transactions With Russia
The European Union is weighing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia, arguing it would be more effective...
EU proposes crackdown on crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion
The European Commission is pursuing a full ban on crypto transactions tied to Russia to strengthen sanctions enforcement, the Financial...
Russia’s Sberbank to Start Issuing Loans Backed by Crypto Collateral
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, stated that it was preparing to roll out a program of crypto-backed loans for corporate customers....
Russia’s Biggest Exchange To Launch XRP Indices And Futures
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day,...
Vitalik Buterin Celebrates 32nd Birthday
Today, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin turns 32. Born on 31 January 1994 in Russia and raised in Canada, Buterin began...
Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia is preparing to introduce its first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the...
