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Articles with tag "Cryptocurrency"
business sell-off
World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Exits Russia
The announcement follows reports that the U.S. Justice Department was investigating Binance for possibly violating sanctions.
currency cut-off
Binance Restricts Russian Clients to Ruble Transactions
Binance’s restrictions follow reports on a U.S. Justice Department investigation into the company's possible violation of sanctions against Russia....
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growth industry
Russia Becomes World’s Second-Largest Crypto Miner
Russia displaced Kazakhstan, which introduced restrictions on crypto-mining activities in 2022, in the ranking.
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MIXED MESSAGES
Russia’s Finance Ministry Submits Draft Cryptocurrency Regulations
While the country has the world’s third-largest crypto mining industry, the Central Bank sees its trade as risky.
currency control
Russian Central Bank Seeks to Ban Crypto Mining, Investment
Russia has the world’s third-largest share in the global crypto mining market behind the United States and Kazakhstan.
mining hub
Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem
The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.
CRYPTO CRACKDOWN
Russia Mulls Crypto Investment Ban – Reuters
Central Bank concerned about financial stability risks from Russians' large cryptocurrency portfolios.
'avalanche-like increase'
Siberia Sounds Electricity Alarm Over China’s Crypto Crackdown
The Irkutsk region is seeing an influx of Bitcoin mining from nearby China, where virtual currencies are illegal, thanks to its cheap energy costs.
FIRST MOVE
U.S. Sanctions Russia-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange Over Ransomware
The Treasury Department said SUEX, which operates out of Russia, was connected to ransomware attacks.
Non-fungible
Russia's Hermitage to Sell Digital Art as NFT Tokens
The Hermitage will bring out a limited series of NFTs, including a digital copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna Litta."
aid on the way
World’s Youngest Crypto Billionaire Vitalik Buterin Donates $1Bln to Virus-Hit India
The move caused token prices to drop by up to 65%, Forbes reported, potentially reducing the amount of aid India receives.
financial crime
U.S. Officials Arrest Russian Suspect in Alleged $336M Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
Roman Sterligov was allegedly the main operator of a bitcoin mixing platform that helped users anonymize their payments, especially on the dark web.
CRYPTO COFFERS
Russian Opposition Finds Refuge in Bitcoin
Putin critic Alexei Navalny’s team sees the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies as a useful tool for circumventing the Russian authorities.
ANTI-CRYPTO
Inside Russia’s Plans For a Digital Ruble
Russia's Central Bank is eyeing up a new “digital ruble” — a regulated, controlled and legal alternative to cryptocurrencies.
CURRENCY SWAP
Russian Bank Issues First Crypto-Backed Loan
Cryptocurrency tokens were used as collateral for a personal loan for the first time in Russia.
cross-border laundering
N.Zealand Freezes Assets of Alleged Russian Cyber Criminal
Police said Alexander Vinnik had likely victimized "thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of people globally."
cash grab
U.S. Arrests Cash-Flaunting Russian Rapper for Cryptocurrency Laundering
The FBI alleges that Maxim Boyko is a “significant cybercriminal” who launders stolen funds for other cybercriminals.
Crime Doesn't Pay
Russian Bitcoin Suspect Extradited, Charged in France
His lawyers say he's a genius who is considered a threat to the international banking system.
In depth
Russia’s ‘Orthodox Tycoon’ Is Bankrolling a Monarchist Movement. But Where Does He Get His Money?
About 30% of Russians have monarchist views, but when Malofeyev talks about monarchy, it is not an abstract concept.
CRYPTO CON
Russia’s FSB Linked to $450M Bitcoin Disappearance – BBC
Russian security services obtained the cryptocurrency for “the FSB fund,” BBC investigation says.
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