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Tether freezes $27M USDT on sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex
6.3.2025
Crypto exchange Garantex halted trading and withdrawals after Tether froze about $27 million of its stablecoin USDT tied to the platform
Tether freezes $28M USDT on sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex
6.3.2025
Crypto exchange Garantex has halted all trading and withdrawals after Tether froze almost $28 million of its stablecoin USDT tied to the platform
France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy
5.3.2025
France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid France remains opposed to seizing...
Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Extradied to U.S. on Fraud Charges
26.2.2025
The 26-year-old Russian national had been living in Portugal
Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia
21.2.2025
The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy infrastructure. Ministry of Energy: Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Already...
Russian Power Company Reports $14 Million Loss Due to Illegal Crypto Mining
19.2.2025
Russian power company Rosseti suffered over $14 million in losses in 2024 due to illegal crypto-mining operations, which have led to network congestion, equipment damage, and criminal investigations. Unauthorized Crypto Mining Results in Heavy Losses For Rosseti Russian electricity provider Rosseti...
BRICS Set to Dominate 40% of Global Economy by 2030, Russian Official Says
18.2.2025
BRICS is set to dominate 40% of the global economy by 2030, while the West’s share shrinks to 27%, Russian Economic Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said. Global Power Shift: BRICS Economy Surges While the West Faces Sharp Decline The BRICS alliance is poised to reshape the global economy, with...
US May Lift Russian Sanctions if Ukraine Talks Progress, Expert Says
14.2.2025
The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United States may ease sanctions...
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Russian brokerage Finam to offer notes tied to BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
13.2.2025
Russian brokerage Finam will offer structured notes tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, targeting qualified investors amid unclear crypto regulations in Russia
Crypto Platform Deribit Bars Russian Nationals Due to EU Sanctions
7.2.2025
Deribit said that starting Feb. 17, Russian accounts will switch to “reduce-only” mode, and all positions will be forcibly closed by March 29, although withdrawals will remain open. Withdrawals to Remain Open Deribit, a cryptocurrency derivatives platform, announced Feb. 5 that European...
Nearly 3 Million Have Enrolled in the Russian Unified Biometric System
31.1.2025
About 3 million citizens have registered their personal data on the Russian Unified Biometric System. Authorities state that the population is warming to the use of these technologies, as 80% of registrations occurred last year. Russian Unified Biometric System Gets Closer to 3 Million Users...
Russian Grid Operator Rosseti Eyes Crypto Mining to Power Up Underused Plants
27.1.2025
Rosseti, Russia’s electric grid operator, is exploring crypto mining to utilize electricity from power plants with low consumption. This could involve building mining centers and potentially coordinating their placement nationwide. Boosting Rosseti’s Revenues The Russian electric grid...
Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool
27.1.2025
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these use cases for Russia’s future. Russian State...