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Crypto report flags five exchanges enabling Russia-linked digital asset flows
Crypto exchanges maintaining operational or financial connections with Russia continue aiding circumvention of international sanctions, according to an…
Russia’s Largest Bitcoin Miner BitRiver Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings: Report
BitRiver, Russia’s largest Bitcoin miner, is on the verge of collapse amid mounting financial and legal problems. Courts…
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…
