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US diplomats call on Japan's crypto exchanges to cut ties to Russia: Report
8.7.2022
The FSA and Japan’s Finance Ministry previously warned crypto firms against processing transactions involving sanctioned individuals or entities, subject to fines or imprisonment
Moscow Exchange Should Launch a Crypto Trading Platform, Says Top Russian Politician
8.7.2022
The chief architect of Russia’s crypto legislation has argued that the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) should develop a crypto trading arm – albeit one that operates under the strict purview of the country’s Central Bank.
Per the news agency Interfax, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma’s Financial...
Proposal to Set Up Russian Crypto Exchange Circulated in Moscow
8.7.2022
Russia may establish a dedicated exchange to carry out cryptocurrency transactions locally, a high-ranking member of the State Duma has suggested. The new platform can be hosted by the Moscow Exchange, according to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the parliamentary financial market committee. Russian...
The Moscow Exchange is a good base for crypto trading, Russian lawmaker says
7.7.2022
MOEX is likely to do a great job in launching a crypto trading division due to its full compliance with the rules of the Bank of Russia, the official said
Russian State Duma Adopts Law Banning Payments With Digital Financial Assets
7.7.2022
The lower house of Russian parliament has adopted a law prohibiting the use of digital financial assets in payments. To implement the restriction, exchange operators have been obliged to reject transactions which make it possible to employ these assets as a means of payment. Russian Parliament...
Roskomnadzor Media Watchdog Unblocks Leading Russian Crypto News Outlet
7.7.2022
Russia’s mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has restored access to a major Russian crypto news portal. Bits.media was recently blocked as a result of proceedings in a regional court that its representatives were not even summoned to attend. Crypto News Site Bits.media Again Available...
Demand for Hardware Crypto Wallets Increases Amid Currency Restrictions in Russia
7.7.2022
Hardware wallets designed to securely store cryptocurrency have seen a several-fold increase this spring in Russia, on the backdrop of currency restrictions introduced amid foreign sanctions. Ledger and Tangem have been the most popular products on the market, a media report revealed. Russians...
PennyWise crypto-stealing malware spreads through YouTube
6.7.2022
The malware targets Zcash and Ethereum wallets alongside Electrum, Atomic Wallet and Coinomi, it takes your browser extension and login data and reads your chat logs
Russians banned from accessing Bitmex within European Union
5.7.2022
Russian citizens or residents will no longer be able to access BitMEX services from the European Union after July 11, 2022
Bank of Russia Ready to Legalize Crypto Mining If Miners Sell Minted Coins Abroad
4.7.2022
The Central Bank of Russia would agree to the legalization of cryptocurrency mining, provided the proceeds from the activity are converted to fiat outside of Russia. The regulator’s latest position on the matter comes after it softened its stance on the possible use of cryptocurrencies...
Russian Media Censor Roskomnadzor Blocks Major Crypto News Website
4.7.2022
Bits.media, a leading news outlet in Russia’s crypto space, has been blocked by Russia’s telecom and mass media watchdog, Roskomnadzor. The site is now inaccessible through most Russian internet providers, the online edition announced, stating it intends to contest the measure....
Sleeping Bitcoins Wake Up, Kiyosaki Waits for $1,100 BTC, and Zuckerberg Eyes Metaverse Money — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
2.7.2022
As July begins and markets remain bearish, there’s still no shortage of dynamic developments in the crypto space. In this week’s Bitcoin.com News Week in Review, ‘sleeping bitcoins’ from 2010 make moves, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says he is waiting...
Vladimir Putin Says West’s Attempt to ‘Crush the Russian Economy’ Did Not Succeed
1.7.2022
Last week the Russian ruble hit a seven-year high against the U.S. dollar and while analysts have downplayed the rise, one economist said people should not “ignore the exchange rate.” American economists have been perplexed about the ruble’s market performance and Russian...
Financial Companies Report First Deal With Digital Assets Under Russian Law
1.7.2022
Two companies have carried out Russia’s first transactions with digital financial assets as defined by the country’s current legislation. The deal involved the tokenization of debt issued by a third party and its subsequent acquisition. Russian Companies Conduct Issue and Placement...
Russia’s Financial Watchdog Investigates 400 Crypto-Related Cases, Director Tells Putin
30.6.2022
Rosfinmonitoring is conducting hundreds of investigations into cases involving cryptocurrencies, the head of the agency announced. Hundreds of thousands of Russians take part in crypto deals abroad, the top regulator also reported to the Russian president. Russian Authorities Initiate 20 Criminal...
Russian central bank exec is OK with crypto mining under one condition
30.6.2022
A finance officer believes it is necessary to sell the mined assets abroad to avoid the adoption of crypto in internal payments
VTB sealed the first deal with digital financial assets in Russia
29.6.2022
VTB Factoring acquires a tokenized debt pool of industrial companies via the Lighthouse blockchain
Russian Parliament Adopts Tax Rules for Digital Assets
29.6.2022
Russian lawmakers have approved amendments regulating the taxation of transactions with digital assets. The legislation concerns business operations with cryptocurrencies and tokens. In some cases, the burden for Russian companies will be reduced as compared to foreign entities. Russian Duma Passes...
eBay's NFTs, Yield on Ledger, Axie Infinity's Ronin Bridge Reopens, Celebrity Crypto Scams + More News
28.6.2022
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Reports Claim Russia Defaulted on Foreign Debt for the First Time in a Century, Kremlin Disagrees and Says It Paid
27.6.2022
According to reports, the Russian Federation has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918. Bondholders told the press that they had not received payments from the transcontinental country. However, Russia’s finance ministry denies the allegations and says the country made...