BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks to Return Prisoners to Russia via Russia-US Swap

Russian Digital Ruble: A Transformative Monetary Reform

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov outlined plans to use the digital ruble for "social payments" and "subsidies."

Russian Lawmakers Seek to Restrict Private Crypto Mining

Russian lawmakers are considering a ban on private citizens participating in cryptocurrency mining, with a focus on legalizing mining for registered businesses. This move comes as the Industrial Mining Association is established to influence the industry's trajectory and improve taxation for industrial miners. The integration of cryptocurrencies into the Russian economy may take some time but is expected to increase in state transactions and trade activities.

Lights, Camera, Crypto Scam: Russian Actor's $250k Loss

Russian actor Artem Tkachenko found himself entangled in a distressing crypto scam, losing over $250,000. Like the rest of us folks, it seems like celebrities aren’t immune to crypto scams.

Russian CBDC legislation expands foreign access

Non residents have the right to carry out digital ruble transactions without restrictions.

Russian Cybercrime Gang Trickbot Sanctioned by US, UK

BitMEX CEO Alexander Höptner Steps Down: Report

Less than two years after replacing Arthur Hayes, Alexander Höptner has decided to step down as the CEO of BitMEX.

Reports Show Alexander Vinnik, BTC Exchange Operator Extradited To The U.S.

Many scams are happening in the crypto industry, especially BTC. If an investor is not careful, he'll fall prey to ...

Alexander Vinnik reportedly en route to the US after extradition

Having served two years in prison in France, accused BTC-e mastermind Alexander Vinnik has now been extradited to the U.S. to face multiple charges in California.

Russian encryption industry executive: Despite weak regulation, the Russian encryption market is still worth $500 billion

Many cryptocurrency exchanges with roots in Russia have fled the country or are operating illegally, according to the founder of Blockchain Life.

The world has synchronized on Russian crypto sanctions

The heavy sanctions on Russia extend to crypto, and here is a deep dive into the legal infrastructure behind them.