Russia

Russia’s bid to lead in AI faces critical power shortages. A partial crypto mining ban has failed to meet energy demands, leaving its AI ambitions in jeopardy. Can these hurdles be overcome, or will its goals falter?

Britain is ramping up its cyber defences in response to the growing threat of AI-driven attacks from Russia, with a new AI security lab and £8.22 million investment. McFadden emphasised the urgency of protecting digital systems, as Russia’s cyberattacks continue to target Ukraine and its supporters.

Russia is set to ban crypto mining in energy-stressed regions, including occupied Ukrainian territories, starting December 2024, due to power shortages. The government is also revising crypto regulations, with new tax laws and plans for national crypto exchanges.

The BRICS bloc has just announced the shocking announcement that it would be backing down on its fights against Dollar.

Google would have to find more money that exists on Earth as Russia is seeking an astronomical sum from Google

Signed by Putin, Russia's new legislation imposes stricter controls on cryptocurrency mining, permitting only registered entities to operate and enforcing regional restrictions. It allows local authorities to temporarily shut down mining rigs during power shortages and strengthens government monitoring to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

During the summit, Putin president Putin shocked the world by saying that "the middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war after a sharp rise in tension between Israel and Iran."

彭博社报道称，俄罗斯正试图通过在金砖国家内部使用比特币等加密货币来绕过西方制裁。此前，俄罗斯曾表态金砖国家将利用加密货币推动投资与经济发展。

A glamorous Russian crypto influencer, also known as the "Queen of Crypto", is now facing multiple charges of large-scale fraud

In Russia, individuals using cryptocurrency are increasingly hiring arsonists and other criminals on the dark web, with some perpetrators as young as teenagers. This trend raises an important question: are young people being lured into the realm of crypto-driven crime?