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UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia
21.8.2025
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin
U.S. Blacklists Crypto Network Behind Ruble-Backed Stablecoin and Shuttered Exchange Garantex
14.8.2025
U.S. officials accused Garantex, Grinex, A7A5 token issuers and executives of laundering ransomware proceeds and evading sanctions
China and Russia Hit Trade Milestone, Defying US Tariff Threats
11.8.2025
According to figures from the Chinese General Administration of Customs, trade between China and Russia reached its highest point in July, despite the threat of secondary tariffs on Russian oil purchases. China is one of the largest purchasers of Russian crude. China-Russia Bilateral Trade Numbers...
Ron Paul Warns Nuclear Conflict Risk Is Surging With No Diplomatic Brake
5.8.2025
Nuclear tensions are spiking as Washington abandons diplomacy for military posturing, with Ron Paul warning that reckless responses to rhetoric are reviving Cold War dangers. Nuclear Risks Climb as Washington Trades Dialogue for Deployment, Warns Ron Paul Former U.S. congressman and well-known...
Economist Jeffrey Sachs: China’s Retaliation Might Stop the US Economy
24.7.2025
Jeffrey Sachs warned that the Trump administration’s potential future secondary sanctions on China’s trade relations with Russia could lead to a catastrophe for the U.S. economy. Sachs believes that the world would turn its back on America if this were to occur. Jeffrey Sachs Warns...
Meta’s Whatsapp Faces Blacklisting as a Threat to National Security in Russia
21.7.2025
According to State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin, it is only a matter of time before Whatsapp is blacklisted in Russia. Nemkin explained that the app, owned by Meta, has not complied with the requirements of the Russian government, resulting in a “legal breach of national security.” Whatsapp...
Sberbank Proposes Russian Crypto Custody Services
18.7.2025
Russia’s largest lender, the state-run Sberbank, revealed Thursday that it plans to launch custody services for Russian crypto holdings, according to Reuters. With this step, Sberbank aims to claim a pivotal position in the country’s shifting digital asset space. Sberbank Responds to Foreign...
BTC Rally Reverses as Tariff Threats and Rate Jitters Shake Market
15.7.2025
After peaking above $123,000 on July 14, bitcoin fell to around $116,221 before stabilizing above $117,000 by July 15. Traders are advised to monitor the support zone between $117,000 and $116,300, as maintaining this level could lead to a rebound. Geopolitical Tensions Blamed for Pullback Hours...
Q3 Bitcoin Mining Map Exposes Silent Surge in Russia, China, While US Dips Slightly
12.7.2025
As the second quarter of 2025 wound down, the U.S. held onto its top spot for the highest share of Bitcoin hashrate—though it slipped slightly, down just 0.60% since May 27. Meanwhile, turning over into Q3, Russia turned up the dial, posting a 6.12% jump in its share since that same date in May....
US Tariffs on BRICS Could Deepen Global De-Dollarization Trend, Economist Warns
11.7.2025
Dollar dominance faces a historic reckoning as looming U.S. tariffs on BRICS nations risk accelerating de-dollarization and fueling a rapid pivot to rival financial systems. US Tariff Threats Could Backfire as BRICS Strengthens Parallel Financial System Mounting economic divergence between major...
Russia Compiles Crypto Mining Equipment Register to Boost Oversight
8.7.2025
Russia has created a comprehensive register of cryptocurrency mining equipment, which aims to identify electricity consumers involved in mining, facilitating special regulations and taxation. Combating Unregistered Mining Operations The Russian Ministry of Energy, Federal Tax Service (FTS),...
Russian Official Warns at BRICS: US Dollar Losing Trust Amid Global Financial Shifts
8.7.2025
Global confidence in the U.S. dollar is crumbling as rising debt, sanctions backlash, and collapsing trust spark a powerful shift in the foundation of global finance, a top Russian official says. US Dollar Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Amid Rising BRICS Influence and Domestic Economic Strain Growing...
Russia Creates Registry of Crypto Mining Equipment to Tighten Oversight
7.7.2025
Officials say the list will help identify miners and enforce new tax and energy rules as Russia formalizes the crypto sector
Russia targets crypto mining energy thieves, tax dodgers
7.7.2025
Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko said the register is a step toward “legalizing the industry and reducing illegal consumption” of energy
Russia targets crypto mining energy thieves, tax dodgers
7.7.2025
Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko said the register is a step toward “legalizing the industry and reducing illegal consumption” of energy
Russian State Giant Rostec Plans Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin, Payment Platform on Tron: TASS
4.7.2025
RUBx, based on the Tron blockchain, will be anchored to the Russian ruble and integrated with the country’s banking system
Russian Defense Conglomerate Rostec to Adopt Ruble Stablecoin for Secure Transactions
4.7.2025
Rostec announced that it will promote this stablecoin and an associated payment platform as a secure method for conducting transactions, approved by the Russian Central Bank. The payment system will integrate with the Russian banking infrastructure, while the stablecoin will be launched on the Tron...
Russia Sets Digital Ruble Deadline for Mass Adoption by Major Banks and Retailers
26.6.2025
Russia is fast-tracking a nationwide digital currency revolution, mandating banks and major retailers to adopt the digital ruble in a sweeping payments system overhaul. Digital Ruble Rollout Accelerates With Mandatory Integration Deadlines A sweeping overhaul of Russia’s retail payments...
Russians’ Crypto Holdings Top $25.4 Billion Amid Surging Institutional Investment
24.6.2025
Russia’s crypto market is accelerating fast as institutional investors pour trillions of rubles into digital assets and rapidly expand industrial mining, capitalizing on abundant energy to strengthen global positioning. Digital Asset Boom Strengthens as Russians Top 2 Trillion Rubles in Crypto...
Russia Predicted to Emerge as the Second Global Bitcoin Mining Power
22.6.2025
The bitcoin mining industry in Russia has the opportunity to rise and secure the second spot in bitcoin hashrate, according to GIS Mining’s Vasily Girya. Even with the recent restrictions, Girya states that the entrance of new, larger economic groups will invigorate the Russian mining...