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Bitcoin mining sector expands as ASIC count surged 7% in 2024: report
By early 2025, Russia’s Bitcoin mining capacity had topped 11 GW, but only around 3 GW was reportedly…
Russia’s Zservers sanctioned by US, UK, and Australia for serving crypto ransomware LockBit
Three countries have sanctioned the Russia-based hosting service Zservers for offering services to the notorious cryptocurrency ransomware gang…
Russian Power Giant Rosseti Embraces Bitcoin Mining to Monetize Excess Capacity
Rosseti Group – Russia’s leading electric grid operator – has announced its interest in becoming an operator for…
Russia’s Rosseti eyes Bitcoin mining to harness surplus energy and boost local growth
Rosseti, Russia’s state-owned electricity giant, is reportedly evaluating Bitcoin mining to enhance energy utilization in areas with surplus…
First Public Case: Russian Jailed for Crypto Support to Ukrainian Armed Forces
A Russian national has been handed a prison sentence for utilizing cryptocurrency to aid the Ukrainian Armed Forces…
Russian trio charged in crypto mixer money laundering case
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for operating sanctioned crypto mixers allegedly tapped by…
Russia confiscates $10M Bitcoin from former law enforcement official
Russia seizes 2,718 Bitcoin worth $10M from ex-ICRF official. The ex-official was involved in what has been termed…
Lawmaker warns crypto miners in Chechnya will be treated like terrorists in 2025
State Duma lawmaker Adam Delimkhanov says crypto miners in Chechnya will be equated with terrorists, following the ban…
Global Push for Bitcoin Reserves Faces Skepticism in Japan: Report
Bitcoin is becoming a critical asset in geopolitics, with several countries competing to build national reserves which will…
Russia’s central bank to combat illegal crypto OTC services with new surveillance platform: report
Russia’s central bank is set to develop a new platform that would help it crack down on illegal…