Tag: russia
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Former Russian Investigator Jailed for $73 Million Bitcoin Bribe
A former Russian state investigator, Marat Tambiyev, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for accepting bribes worth around $73 million, most of...
CBDC
Bank of Russia Confirms Digital Ruble Will Not Disrupt Monetary Policy
The Bank of Russia has indicated that introducing a digital ruble will not disrupt the existing monetary policy framework. Recently, the central bank released...
Exchange News
Russia Set to Launch Two Crypto Exchanges to Power Global Trade
Russia is set to launch crypto exchanges in Moscow and St. Petersburg, aimed at enhancing foreign trade.
The new exchanges will initially target...
Altcoin News
Russia and Iran Are Building a New Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
Iran and Russia are reportedly working together to establish a new gold-backed digital currency that will help each nation avoid sanctions imposed by the...
Bitcoin News
Does Edward Snowden Have a Big BTC Stash?
Edward Snowden – the U.S. intelligence leaker now living in Moscow – hinted he has quite a few bitcoins to his name, and that...
Bitcoin Mining
Justice Department Set to Prosecute American That Sent Crypto to Sanctioned Country
The United States Justice Department has announced it is proceeding with a criminal prosecution case against an American citizen who sent more than $10...
Bitcoin News
Russia Gets Ready to Accept Crypto Payments
Russia is set to legalize bitcoin and other forms of crypto as methods of payment soon according to the country’s Industry and Trade Minister...
Bitcoin News
The Blockchain Group Lobbies Against Legislation Designed to Prevent Russians from Using Crypto
The Blockchain Group is working to prevent members of Congress from passing legislation that would place sanctions on oligarchs or individuals in Russia for...
Bitcoin Mining
US Issues New Sanctions Against Crypto Miners in Russia
The United States is imposing more sanctions on Russia for its alleged involvement in the Ukraine invasion. The country is now saying it will...
Altcoin News
Russia Is Looking to Issue Its Own Cryptocurrency
Following its recent invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been cut out of many of the world’s dealings and financial platforms. The nation has decided...
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin Almost Reaches $50K
The price of bitcoin has jumped to its highest point this year and is currently trading for more than $47,000 per unit. The currency...
Bitcoin News
Russia Is Now Willing to Trade Oil for Bitcoin
The economy in Russia isn’t doing too well. Not long ago, the ruble – the national currency of Russia – experienced a massive drop...
