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Central Bank of Russia Acknowledges Bitcoin Mining as a Ruble Strengthening Activity
20.12.2025
The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard. Central Bank of Russia...
Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko
16.12.2025
Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked
Belarus blocks ByBit, Bitget, OKX as Russia clamps down on crypto gray area
11.12.2025
Belarus blocked major crypto exchange domains the same day Russia signaled it may ease regulated crypto access requirements while clamping down on the gray market
Analysts Warn: EU Reparations Loan Could Upend Global Economic Landscape
9.12.2025
Analysts warn that the so-called reparation loans proposal revealed by the EU on Wednesday, which would transfer part of the over $200 billion in Russian assets frozen to support the Ukrainian war effort, might fundamentally alter the global economic landscape. EU’s Reparation Loan Proposal Could...
Russian Gold Reserves Surge to 42.3% of International Portfolio
8.12.2025
According to the Central Bank of Russia’s figures, Russia now holds over $310 billion in gold, a record for the nation’s reserves. As of December, gold comprises 42.3% of Russia’s reserves, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to de-dollarization and diversification. Russia Bets on Gold: Holds...
Russian Banking Giant VTB to Become Country's First to Offer Spot Crypto Trading: Report
5.12.2025
In 2026, VTB plans to be the first Russian bank to allow clients access to spot crypto trading services
Kremlin Aide: Crypto Mining is a ‘Hidden Export’ Skewing Ruble Forecasts
5.12.2025
An aide to the Russian President has stated that cryptocurrency mining is a major factor causing inaccurate ruble exchange rate forecasts, calling it a “new, undervalued export item.” Undervalued Export and Hidden Currency Flows Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive...
Russia Plans Major Crypto Policy Push in 2026
4.12.2025
Russia plans major digital asset and crypto policy push for 2026. Central Bank ready to ease cryptocurrency regulations…
Russia Bans Roblox For The Worst Possible Reason
4.12.2025
There are so many good reasons to not want kids playing Roblox, but this ain't it
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Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally
Russia mulls relaxing crypto rules to blunt impact of Western sanctions
2.12.2025
Russia’s central bank is considering scrapping its strict requirements for crypto transactions as sanctions make it hard for Russians to transact internationally