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Russia’s bank governor confirms no plans to invest in cryptocurrencies
Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, reaffirmed the institution’s position against the use of cryptocurrencies for domestic payments. Speaking at a recent press conference, Nabiullina stated, “We continue to believe that cryptocurrencies should not be used as… дальше »
2024-12-21 17:56
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Russia Eyes Bitcoin Reserve to Counter Sanctions
Russia is considering establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves to fortify its economy against Western sanctions and growing geopolitical pressure, a move that could accelerate a global trend of governments turning to cryptocurrencies for financial resilience. дальше »
2024-12-11 13:40
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Russian state deputy urges finance minister to create Bitcoin strategic reserve
The Bitcoin strategic reserve has been an intensive issue in the past few months since Donald Trump announced these plans to the crypto community; now Russia has followed. Anton Tkachev, Duma state deputy of Russia, has urged the Minister of… дальше »
2024-12-10 04:24
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Russian State Duma Deputy Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The document would see Russia create a bitcoin reserve similar to its traditional currency reserves. дальше »
2024-12-11 01:01
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Investors in Russia expect Bitcoin to peak at $160k this cycle: report
Despite Bitcoin’s recent surge past $100,000, investors in Russia doubt the crypto will hit the $200,000 mark anytime soon. Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise past $100,000 has sparked excitement, though Russian investors aren’t counting on it hitting $200,000 this cycle, according to… дальше »
2024-12-9 10:34
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No One Can Ban Bitcoin, Russian President Vladimir Putin Asserts
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday in public comments that nobody has the power to ban Bitcoin or other crypto assets. дальше »2024-12-6 11:43
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Vladimir Putin: Bitcoin can’t be stopped
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated support for Bitcoin and digital assets as the European powerhouse approached greater crypto adoption. дальше »
2024-12-4 17:51
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Putin signs law exempting crypto sales and crypto mining from VAT in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a significant law that officially recognizes digital currency as a form of property, reshaping the legal landscape for crypto operations in the country and allowing use in foreign trade settlements. дальше »
2024-11-29 16:45
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Russia officially recognizes crypto as property with new tax law
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a federal bill introducing taxes on cryptocurrency transactions and officially recognizing cryptocurrencies as property. According to the official document published on Nov. дальше »
2024-11-29 16:15
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Bank of Russia: Citizens still hold $6.8b in crypto on exchanges
Russian crypto holdings on centralized exchanges still worth billions despite volatility, Bank of Russia reveals. Russian crypto holdings on centralized exchanges still amount billions despite nearly a 16% decline comparing to March’s figures, per the Bank of Russia’s latest report.… дальше »
2024-11-29 16:12
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Russia sees 8% rise in crypto exchange traffic as Bitcoin price climbs, telecom giant says
Increases in Bitcoin prices and recent crypto mining regulations have sparked an 8% rise in Russian internet traffic to major exchanges, data reveals. Internet traffic to major crypto exchanges in Russia surged 8% in early November, spurred by a sharp… дальше »
2024-11-28 12:25
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Russian ministry urges 2-year transition period for CBDC adoption over infra concerns: report
The Russian Ministry of Industry has proposed a two-year transition period for implementing digital ruble payments in retail over infrastructure concerns. The Russian Ministry of Industry has called for a two-year transition period before the mandatory adoption of payments using… дальше »
2024-11-28 11:31
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Russia’s central banker behind CBDC steps down
The key figure behind Russia’s central bank digital currency initiative has resigned from the central bank, ending her leadership role in the country’s digital currency initiative. A key mastermind behind Russia‘s central bank digital currency — also known as the… дальше »
2024-11-26 13:22
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Bank of Russia flags dual risk factors for real-world assets
The Bank of Russia warns that tokenized real-world assets pose new risks, including market volatility and regulatory challenges. The tokenization of real-world assets remains in its early stages and currently poses no significant systemic risks. However, as the practice spreads,… дальше »
2024-11-22 13:37
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Russia approves 15% tax on crypto mining and transactions
Russia has approved an amendment to a draft bill introducing taxes on crypto transactions and mining activities, Interfax reported on Nov. 19. The legislation will classify cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes. дальше »
2024-11-19 16:55
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Russia to impose 15% tax on Bitcoin mining profits under new draft bill
Russia is advancing its regulatory framework for cryptocurrency mining with a proposed amendment to its Bitcoin mining legislation. An Interfax report states, that the draft, introduced by the Ministry of Finance, establishes new tax guidelines for income and expenses related to crypto mining and infrastructure operations. дальше »
2024-11-18 17:40
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Bitcoin mining profits in Russia to face new 15% tax rules, officials say
The Russian government has greenlit draft amendments to a bill aimed at taxing crypto mining and transactions. Russia is moving forward with a draft amendment to its Bitcoin (BTC) mining legislation, introducing new tax rules for crypto mining, transactions, and… дальше »
2024-11-19 13:56
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Kremlin official warns rising crypto mining could strain Russia’s energy supply
Russia may face an energy shortage in the next 10 years due to rapid Bitcoin mining expansion, a Kremlin official warns. Russia could experience an energy shortage within the next 5-10 years as crypto mining rapidly expands, a senior Kremlin… дальше »
2024-11-13 15:50
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Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in Energy-Strapped Regions
Cryptocurrency mining will soon be banned in several regions across Russia due to an escalating electricity crisis. дальше »
2024-11-1 21:20
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Russia to ban Bitcoin mining in key regions due to electricity deficit
Cryptocurrency mining will soon be banned in certain regions of Russia due to electricity shortages, per Deputy Energy Minister Evgeny Grabchak. Russia will soon prohibit Bitcoin (BTC) mining in several regions due to a critical electricity shortage, Russia’s state news… дальше »
2024-10-30 13:50
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Russian banking sector concerned CBDC entry cost too high for small lenders: report
Experts warn that the high investment required to join the digital ruble platform could be prohibitive for small Russian banks, as it exceeds their annual tech budgets by several times. The entry cost for Russian banks to join the Bank… дальше »
2024-10-23 13:48
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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels
The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »
2024-10-1 11:20
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Survey finds 20% of Russians engaged with crypto
Nearly 20% of Russians have used cryptocurrency, while 66% are aware of it but lack detailed knowledge, according to a new survey. Nearly one-fifth of Russians have used cryptocurrency, while more than 65% are aware of them but lack detailed… дальше »
2024-9-30 11:29
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Russia mined over $3 billion in Bitcoin last year, boosting tax revenue amid sanctions
Sergey Bezdelov, Director of Russia’s Industrial Mining Association, revealed that around 54,000 BTC, more than $3 billion, were mined in Russia last year, according to local news outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2024-9-7 16:15
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U.S. jobs data miss prompts Bitcoin rise to above $56,000 amid rate cut speculation
Quick Take On Sept. 6, the US released its latest jobs data, revealing that non-farm payrolls increased by 142,000, falling short of the consensus estimate of 160,000. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate held steady at 4. дальше »
2024-9-7 15:39
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Russian Industrial Players Quietly Mine $3 Billion In Bitcoin—What’s Next?
The cryptocurrency mining in Russia has reached an industrial boom, whereby the number of Bitcoins minted by industrial miners reportedly reached about 54,000 Bitcoins this year. Related Reading: Stock Market’s $1. дальше »
2024-9-6 06:30
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Russia’s largest bank to start offering customers CBDC in 2025
Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, aims to begin offering digital ruble transactions to its customers in early 2025, according to a senior bank executive. Russia‘s banking giant Sberbank plans to start operations with the country’s central bank digital currency — also… дальше »
2024-9-4 12:16
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Russia’s largest search engine Yandex bans crypto ads
Yandex bans ads for crypto exchanges, smart contracts, mining, and ICOs in Russia. Ads for mining equipment, educational content, and legal advice are however exempted. Yandex will allow crypto ads outside Russia with strict compliance to local regulations. дальше »
2024-8-19 15:53
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Why Russia and Japan’s crypto acceptance could propel ABBC Coin ($ABBC)
The global shift towards cryptocurrency payments is gaining momentum, with significant developments in Russia and Japan signaling a new era for digital assets. As countries continue to explore and legalize crypto transactions, tokens like ABBC Coin ($ABBC) stand to benefit significantly. дальше »
2024-8-9 15:35
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Russia’s Putin gives green light to Bitcoin mining legalization
Two years after nearly banning Bitcoin and BTC mining, Russia has embraced the leading cryptocurrency to some degree. On Aug. 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially legalized Bitcoin (BTC) and digital asset mining by signing new laws. Henceforth, a national… дальше »
2024-8-9 21:02
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Putin Signs Law Legalizing Cryptocurrency Mining in Russia
Putin wanted "to seize the moment" in creating regulation for digital asset mining. дальше »
2024-8-13 17:49
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Azerbaijan’s central bank holds back on CBDC over monetary policy concerns
Azerbaijan is taking a cautious approach to the development of a central bank digital currency, citing concerns over monetary policy and financial stability. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan hasn’t made plans to issue a central bank digital currency at this… дальше »
2024-8-2 14:35
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Russia moves to regulate crypto as US sanction pressures rise
Russia's crypto regulation efforts underscore the increasing role of digital assets in geopolitical and economic strategies amid US sanctions. The post Russia moves to regulate crypto as US sanction pressures rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-31 17:35
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Bank of Russia eyes full-scale digital ruble launch by next July
The Bank of Russia is set to launch the digital ruble for widespread use by July 2025, following successful pilot tests. Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, could launch its central bank digital currency — also known as the… дальше »
2024-7-31 15:34
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El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback
El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. дальше »
2024-7-30 23:00
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El Salvador proposes crypto for trade with Russia, embassy official says
El Salvador has proposed using crypto for trade with Russia to navigate financial constraints imposed by sanctions, according to a Russian embassy official. El Salvador has proposed using Bitcoin (BTC) for trade with Russia, as the latter has limited options… дальше »
2024-7-29 12:33
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Russian parliament passes bill for crypto use in international trade, legalizes crypto mining
Russian parliament passed a bill allowing the use of crypto for international trade and also legalized crypto mining. дальше »
2024-7-25 17:15
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Co-founder of Bitzlato avoids extra jail time in $700m money laundering case
The Russian founder of Bitzlato was sentenced to time served for facilitating over $700 million in illegal crypto transactions. Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato that processed over $700 million worth of illicit crypto on… дальше »
2024-7-19 10:25
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Russia’s Tatarstan eyes building $100m Bitcoin mining center
Fintech company Innopolis Tech controlled by a former minister of communications of Russia is set to build the largest Bitcoin mining center in Russia worth around $100 million. The Republic of Tatarstan is gearing up to build Russia‘s largest Bitcoin… дальше »
2024-5-31 14:21
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Russian Finance Ministry staffer calls crypto a ‘locomotive’ for development
Russia’s Ministry of Finance, which in 2016 suggested imprisonment for trading Bitcoin, now says the crypto industry is a “locomotive” for Russia’s economic development. Russia‘s Ministry of Finance sees the crypto industry as a driving force for economic development, Russian… дальше »
2024-5-31 13:38
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Binance’s share among Russian web traffic plunged by 30%, central bank says
Russians are increasingly seeking new crypto platforms following Binance’s exit from the market, according to the Bank of Russia. Binance‘s departure from Russia has led to a drastic shift in web traffic as Russians started seeking new alternatives, according to… дальше »
2024-5-28 11:18
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Russia to crackdown on cryptocurrencies with new regulatory bill
Russia is considering a crackdown on cryptocurrencies in an effort to get control of a market that has previously operated mostly beneath the radar. The State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament, is now debating a measure to… дальше »
2024-5-14 14:10
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Doubts arise over auditor of Russia2024 blockchain voting campaign
Russian exiled anti-Putin activist and former Pussy Riot lawyer Mark Feygin says his new blockchain app made to challenge Putin’s legitimacy was audited by Halborn, but a lack of evidence shows that may not be the case. Mark Feygin, a… дальше »
2024-5-11 16:01
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Major Russian exchange freezes $4m of user assets, citing money laundering
Russian cryptocurrency exchange Beribit faces fraud allegations after refusing to refund customers' money. дальше »
2024-5-3 20:10
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Beribit in turmoil after Russian officials contemplate crypto exchange ban
Protests erupt at Beribit's Moscow office, with clients clamoring for the return of approximately 400 million rubles, funds they were unable to withdraw for several days. дальше »
2024-4-28 17:45
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Russia’s Legislative Body Considers Diving Into Crypto – Will They Mine Or Maul It?
Russia is dipping its toes into the world of cryptocurrency with a proposed bill aimed at legalizing and regulating crypto mining within its borders. The bill, submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, seeks to strike a balance between encouraging this new industry and mitigating potential risks. Related Reading: David Vs. Goliath? […] дальше »
2024-4-27 17:00
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Russia pilots new system for tracing crypto-to-fiat links
Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between… дальше »
2024-4-25 12:39
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Russian-language cybercrime operation mimics web3 games to target macOS, Windows
A new malware is faking web3 gaming initiatives to distribute infostealers across macOS and Windows platforms. A recent investigation by Insikt Group has unveiled a new Russian-language cybercrime operation targeting users with fake web3 gaming projects designed to distribute malware.… дальше »
2024-4-12 14:11
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Russia’s central bank foresees full-scale CBDC implementation post-2029
Bank of Russia’s chief signals a slow path to digital ruble adoption, as scaling is expected no earlier than 2025, with mass usage transition anticipated over five to seven years. Scaling of Russia‘s digital ruble following the pilot project is… дальше »
2024-4-8 13:24
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How one Russian smuggler used crypto to skirt sanctions for tech and arms deals
Andrey Zverev, self-described as a smuggler for illicit Russian activities, has reportedly been leveraging Tether to carry out purchases of high-tech equipment and components for weaponry, thereby sidestepping Western-imposed sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-2 13:47
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