Russia

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 […]

Highlights: US founders are responsible for 43% of global crypto scams in 2024 which is the highest among all nations. Weak regulations and investor trust make the US a major source of crypto fraud and failed projects worldwide. Global cooperation […]

Highlights: Russia is set to ban crypto mining in some regions, such as Siberia and occupied Ukrainian territories.   The new crypto laws will impose taxes on mining while promoting energy efficiency and reporting requirements.   Russia is advancing digital ruble integration […]

Highlights: Russia has passed a law to regulate digital currency turnover and mining activities. The legislation allows banning mining in specific areas and regulating supporting infrastructure. Various federal agencies can now track digital currency transactions for potential illicit activities. According […]

Highlights: Russia plans to tax crypto miners on coins, even if they have not been sold yet. A new two-stage tax system could increase transparency and regulate mining activities. Home-based miners must report earnings and register under the proposed FNS […]

Highlights: A former Russian Chief Investigator received a 16-year sentence for accepting a $65 million Bitcoin bribe. His accused bribe amount is five times larger than Russia’s previous record. The case underscores the rising connections between cybercrime and corruption in […]

Highlights: Russia aims to start crypto payment trials in the coming days. The new update closely followed an early debunk statement from the Russian Stock Exchange, clarifying its stance on the crypto exchanges’ development. Other countries with dwindling economic status […]

Highlights: Telegram criticizes French actions after Pavel Durov’s detention at Paris airport. Russia accuses France of hostility and demands consular access for Durov. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski exits Europe, citing France’s arrest of Telegram’s CEO as a threat. Telegram raised […]