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Binance to stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles
Starting Nov. 15, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange will stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles. Withdrawals will continue until…
Russia-linked crypto ransomware hits U.S. arm of Chinese lender
A Russian-speaking crypto ransomware gang LockBit has attacked ICBCFS arm in the U.S. Cryptocurrency ransomware gang LockBit has…
U.S. Treasury sanctions a money launderer tied to Russian elites
OFAC targets Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering over $100m via crypto, evading sanctions for Russian oligarchs and aiding ransomware…
Binance to axe Russian ruble payment gateway
Crypto’s largest centralized exchange reportedly plans to end its partnership with Advance Cash, a Central American-based payment processor…
WalletConnect complies with OFAC sanctions, geo-blocks Russia and parts of Ukraine
The web3 protocol said its decision followed legal guidance from the U.S. Treasury while debunking unverified reports of…
Russian bank begins tracking customer crypto activities
By tracking crypto transactions, the Russian government seemingly wants to make a regulatory field for state corporations to…
Ukraine’s ministry hopes blockchain can dismantle corruption
As narratives about corruption in Ukraine evolve, the Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes blockchain could solve that problem.…
Russia bets on crypto adoption as digital assets plan bites the dust
Russia’s Finance Ministry official hopes that liquidity from the crypto market will help the local business to overcome…
Sberbank to join Russian Central Bank’s Digital Ruble pilot
Russia’s largest bank, Sber, is set to play a vital role in CBDC testing. Sberbank operates several tech…
FTX’s stolen crypto funds linked to Russian cybercrime networks
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has released new findings that suggest a Russian-linked entity may be behind the high-profile…
