Russia

Highlights: Russia allows qualified investors to trade crypto-tied products under strict rules and legal oversight. Sberbank and top exchanges plan to offer crypto derivatives with cash-settled futures and structured bonds. New crypto rules follow wallet freezes and aim to build […]

Highlights: Russia’s Finance Ministry and central bank prepare a crypto exchange for qualified investors The new exchange seeks to integrate Russia into the global crypto market.  The state-backed platform will bypass sanctions and is set to launch in six months. […]

Highlights: Osman Kabaloev suggests Russia should create its stablecoins, tied to alternative currencies. EU sanctions Garantex after its links to banned Russian banks and illicit activities. Ruble-backed token could reduce reliance on dollar-pegged stablecoins for Russian trade. Deputy director at […]

Highlights: ETE Group asked Russia’s prime minister to allow crypto use in cross-border business payments. Sanctions have caused long payment delays between Russia and its trade partners. More Russian firms now explore crypto as a payment method due to growing […]

Highlights: Russian companies are using cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, and Ethereum to facilitate oil trade. Russia’s oil trade relies on middlemen managing crypto payments to avoid using the dollar. Despite restrictions, China remains a top Bitcoin miner, raising questions about its […]

Highlights: Russia will allow some investors to trade crypto in a three-year trial with strict rules. The central bank bans crypto payments and limits trading to approved financial products. The trial may change future crypto rules and affect investment options. […]

Highlights: Tether has frozen USDT belonging to Garantex and has caused the exchange to halt operations. The EU sanctioned Garantex due to its links to Russian banks that have already been sanctioned. Analysts predict that more restrictions may be imposed […]

Highlights: Russia has confiscated $10M in Bitcoin from a former official involved in a bribery case. Marat Tambiev was sentenced to 16 years for accepting 2,718 BTC in bribes to shield hackers from prosecution. Authorities are liquidating seized Bitcoin and […]

Highlights: Russia plans to ban crypto mining in 10 regions until 2031, starting in January. Seasonal restrictions in Siberian regions will manage energy demand during winter months. Crypto mining regulations require miners to register and report assets to the Federal […]

Highlights: A Russian lawmaker suggests creating a BTC reserve to protect financial stability amid sanctions. Tkachev emphasizes Bitcoin’s role as a store of value and investment opportunity. Vladimir Putin asserts that digital assets, including Bitcoin, cannot be banned and will […]

Highlights: Trump’s pro-crypto appointments, including SEC’s Paul Atkins, boost Bitcoin’s rally and market optimism. Bitcoin’s halving cycle reduces supply, driving price increase amid steady or growing demand. Institutional investment surged after ETF approvals, with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF reaching $50 billion. […]

Highlights: Russia’s president has signed a new law legalizing crypto with taxation guidelines. The new law exempted VAT obligations for mining and sales. Income and profits will attract specified taxes based on some criteria highlighted in the new legislation. Russian […]