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Russia’s BitRiver faces bankruptcy over unpaid debts
BitRiver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator, is facing bankruptcy after a court initiated insolvency proceedings over unpaid debts.
Russia-Linked Crypto Activity Drove Illicit Wallet Inflows to a 5-Year High in 2025: TRM Labs
Illicit cryptocurrency activity rebounded sharply in 2025, driven primarily by Russia-linked sanctions designations and improved attribution. A new…
Stablecoins just replaced Bitcoin for crime on the dark web – and the reason why is a $154 billion nightmare
The era of the hooded hacker hoarding Bitcoin in a dark web wallet is over. In 2025, the…
Report: How Nations Are Reshaping Global Finance with Crypto
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has revealed that governments around the world are no…
Russia’s Sberbank eyes crypto-backed loans, says regulatory support will be key
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, may soon start offering crypto-backed loans as it plans to collaborate with regulators to…
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.…
