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Sanctions push Russia toward a tighter, broader crypto rulebook
Russia’s central bank plans to let non-qualified investors buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies after passing a knowledge test,…
Russia doubles down on ruble-only rule, keeps Bitcoin out of payments
Russia locks all domestic payments to the ruble, treats Bitcoin only as an investment, but pilots crypto for…
EU imposes sanctions on Russia-tied A7A5 stablecoin
In a move that could affect Russia’s crypto ambitions, the EU has blacklisted the A7A5 stablecoin tied to…
Russia allegedly using crypto to fund espionage operations across the EU: report
Russia may have been using cryptocurrencies to fund espionage operations across EU countries, according to a Polish security…
Russia allows banks to engage in crypto under tight rules
The Bank of Russia is reportedly allowing select commercial banks to enter the crypto market under strict supervision.…
TOKEN2049 strips U.S.-sanctioned A7A5 stablecoin from sponsor list
TOKEN2049 scrubbed all references to the A7A5 stablecoin from its website and speaker roster following Reuters’ inquiry. The…
A7 leaks expose $8b crypto pipeline fueling Russia’s shadow politics
A massive leak of internal documents from a Putin ally’s firm details a sophisticated financial network. It reveals…
Investigation: The team behind Russian Garantex created a sophisticated international money laundering network
The U.S. Treasury designated Russian crypto exchange Garantex in April 2022. According to the new Treasury press release,…
Coins and Conflict: How crypto fuels the modern battlefield
From bankrolling ballistic missiles to arming militants, crypto is shaping the modern battlefield as a shadowy lifeline for…
World War III threatens Bitcoin mining infrastructure | Opinion
As geopolitical tensions rise, Bitcoin mining firms may need to consider contingency plans to maintain network stability.
