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Darknet markets saw crypto revenues rise in 2023 despite global crackdown
Although darknet markets are far from 2021 levels, their crypto revenue has slightly rebounded since Hydra’s closure in 2022, analysts found. Darknet markets continue to show signs of recovery as their crypto revenue saw a rise in 2023 despite the… дальше »
2024-3-29 11:47
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US, UK investigate crypto transfers to Russian exchange
U.S. and U.K. authorities are checking cryptocurrency transactions for potential connections with Russia. дальше »
2024-3-28 18:01
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Binance seeks new buyer for Russian business following CommEX closure
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is talking with several platforms about selling its Russian business and is looking for a new buyer to replace CommEX. дальше »
2024-3-26 18:15
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CommEX to shut down, months after acquiring Binance’s Russian operations
CommEX, the crypto platform that acquired Binance’s Russian business, is shutting down the exchange, according to details the company published on Monday. Binance announced the sell of its crypto exchange and entire operations in Russia to CommEX in September last year. дальше »
2024-3-26 17:28
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CommEX, Owner of Binance's Former Russian Ops, to Close Down
Crypto exchange Binance sold the entirety of its Russian business to CommEX in September last year following compliance concerns. дальше »
2024-3-26 16:10
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Binance’s successor in Russia CommEx announces closure
Binance’s buyer in Russia, CommEx, has declared a phased shutdown of its services without providing a reason for the decision. CommEx, a crypto exchange, which took over Binance’s Russian business following the latter’s departure from the country, has announced plans… дальше »
2024-3-26 13:33
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Russian economist sees bleak future for Bitcoin with the rise of digital ruble
Alexander Razuvaev, a notable Russian economist and member of the supervisory board of the Guild of Financial Analysts and Risk Managers, recently made predictions concerning the future of Bitcoin following the onset of a Russian CBDC. The economist argued that… дальше »
2024-3-7 11:14
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Russia’s central bank does not rule out crypto investments with focus on risk evaluation
While Russia’s central bank maintains its stance against crypto as a payment method, recent signals suggest a reconsideration of its stance regarding crypto investments. The Bank of Russia remains steadfast in its position against cryptocurrencies as legal tender within the… дальше »
2024-2-15 12:56
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Russian Central Bank: nearly half of all financial scams in Russia last year involved crypto
The Central Bank of Russia has disclosed that nearly half of the financial fraud schemes within the country in the previous year leveraged cryptocurrency and foreign currencies for payments. Notably, the central bank made this disclosure in a report detailing… дальше »
2024-2-14 12:36
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Binance to halt ruble deposits effective Nov. 15
Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced it will halt Russian ruble (RUB) deposits, effective Nov. 15, 2023. According to the announcement, despite the cessation of deposits, withdrawals of Russian rubles will continue to be available until January 31, 2024, ensuring users have ample time to manage their holdings. дальше »
2023-11-11 22:50
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Binance to stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles
Starting Nov. 15, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange will stop accepting deposits in Russian rubles. Withdrawals will continue until Jan. 31, 2024. Users with fiat balances in Russian rubles can transfer funds to CommEX for free, according to the announcement. At… дальше »
2023-11-10 16:29
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Russia-linked crypto ransomware hits U.S. arm of Chinese lender
A Russian-speaking crypto ransomware gang LockBit has attacked ICBCFS arm in the U. S. Cryptocurrency ransomware gang LockBit has attacked the U. S. arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services (ICBCFS). дальше »
2023-11-10 13:41
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Binance to terminate Russian ruble deposits next week
Binance Russia users will have slightly more than two months to withdraw their rubles from the exchange or until Jan. 31, 2024.
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Coinbase fined $11k in Russia despite not operating there
A Russian court has ruled that American crypto exchange Coinbase failed to localize the personal data of its Russian clients. A court in Moscow on Nov. 9 has fined U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase 1 million rubles (nearly $11,000) for failing… дальше »
2023-11-9 16:50
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U.S. Treasury sanctions a money launderer tied to Russian elites
OFAC targets Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering over $100m via crypto, evading sanctions for Russian oligarchs and aiding ransomware affiliates. дальше »
2023-11-4 21:30
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Binance to axe Russian ruble payment gateway
Crypto’s largest centralized exchange reportedly plans to end its partnership with Advance Cash, a Central American-based payment processor facilitating ruble transactions for Binance users. дальше »
2023-11-1 17:27
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Russian bank begins tracking customer crypto activities
By tracking crypto transactions, the Russian government seemingly wants to make a regulatory field for state corporations to enter the market. дальше »
2023-10-31 18:37
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Russia bets on crypto adoption as digital assets plan bites the dust
Russia’s Finance Ministry official hopes that liquidity from the crypto market will help the local business to overcome sanctions pressure. Digital financial assets (DFAs), a tokenized form of traditional financial instruments issued by Russian-only companies, appear to have failed to… дальше »
2023-10-18 16:03
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Sberbank to join Russian Central Bank’s Digital Ruble pilot
Russia’s largest bank, Sber, is set to play a vital role in CBDC testing. Sberbank operates several tech solutions including Okko streaming, Citymobil taxi, SberSound, and SberMarket. Russia’s digital currency ecosystem structure resembles China’s approach. дальше »
2023-10-16 09:50
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Russia’s stock exchange ready to list Bitcoin under one condition
Russia’s second-largest bourse is ready to be the first in the country to add support for cryptocurrencies. Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange (SPB Exchange) will list a whole set of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), once the government legalizes the industry, local… дальше »
2023-10-12 14:15
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CommEX struggles to attract Russian clients as Binance exits
Russian clients leaving Binance after its exit. CommEX not favored. P2P activity drops by 10-30% дальше »
2023-10-4 13:23
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CommEX dismisses rumors, denies connection with Binance
Despite rumors, CommEX, the company that acquired Binance's Russian business, has denied any connection with Binance дальше »
2023-9-30 19:23
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Binance Russia employees may join CommEx following acquisition
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has said some former Binance Russia employees and the Commonwealth of Independent States might be integrated into the CommEx team дальше »
2023-9-28 18:33
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Russia building blockchain system for international settlements
Russia is creating a blockchain tool for international settlements using digital financial assets дальше »
2023-9-28 15:08
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Breaking: Binance exits Russia, sells subsidiary to CommEx
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has made a decision to exit the Russian market due to ongoing legal concerns and regulatory challenges. The Russian crypto regulatory framework is strict although the country has started testing a digital ruble. дальше »
2023-9-28 13:02
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BREAKING: Binance exits Russia, sells business to CommEX
Binance fully exits Russia with sale of business to CommEX. Transition will last a year, the exchange said in an announcement on Wednesday, September 27. Binance has announced its exit from Russia, with its business sold to newly formed cryptocurrency exchange CommEX. дальше »
2023-9-27 12:49
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Breaking: Binance pulls out of Russia, selling local subsidiary to CommEx
Binance, the popular crypto exchange, is exiting Russia and selling its local business to CommEX дальше »
2023-9-27 11:30
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North Korean hackers turn to Russia to launder crypto
Blockchain analysts warn of growing cooperation between Russia-based crypto exchanges and North Korea-linked hacking groups. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea hacker groups have been actively using Russia-based exchanges to launder crypto since 2021, as strict international monitoring of North Korea’s… дальше »
2023-9-15 11:45
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Russia considers legalizing DeFi DAOs to bring more liquidity
Russia’s Finance Ministry is mulling ways to bring more liquidity to the market by giving a green light to DeFi organizations. With sanctions against Russia starting to bite, Moscow is seeking new ways to keep its markets afloat by legalizing… дальше »
2023-9-13 12:05
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From compliance to complicity: How Binance’s Russian connection undermines sanctions | Opinion
Binance, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, is embroiled in controversy as recent reports suggest a possible helping hand to Russia amidst Western sanctions. дальше »
2023-9-10 14:25
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Binance Considers Full Exit From Russian Market Amidst Regulatory Nightmare
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering whether to completely withdraw its services from Russia, as per reports. дальше »2023-8-30 19:04
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Binance Directs Belgian Users To Polish Arm Following Regulatory Clampdown
Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance has devised a strategy to save its Belgian market following a suspension order by Belgium’s financial market regulator in June. The world’s largest exchange was ordered to cease its operations in Belgium because it offered crypto services from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). дальше »
2023-8-30 01:00
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Binance considers exit from Russia following sanction violations
The world’s largest crypto exchange is reportedly reevaluating its business in Russia. дальше »
2023-8-29 02:01
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Binance leaving Russian market is ‘on the table’: Report
A Binance spokesperson reportedly said the global cryptocurrency exchange was considering all options in regard to Russia, “including a full exit.” дальше »
2023-8-29 20:20
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Binance sheds light on low-cap altcoin risk management process
In an email conversation with crypto.news, a Binance spokesperson discussed the exchange’s risk management approach and confirmed initiating contact with low-market cap altcoin projects. The initiative is part of Binance’s overall strategy to bolster trading activities on its platform and… дальше »
2023-8-28 21:55
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Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny
Following reports that Binance had failed to prevent P2P payments from sanctioned Russian banks, the exchange has imposed stricter rules, and others have followed suit. The post Binance Suspends P2P Transactions in Russia After Lapse Sanctions Enforcement Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-8-26 15:15
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Binance accused of hiding names of sanctioned Russian banks behind color codes
Binance reportedly renamed sanctioned Russian banks on its peer-to-peer (P2P) platform to allow them to continue operations, local media RBC-Crypto reported on Aug. 23. According to the report, Binance renamed the bank cards for Sber and Tinkoff to “green” and “yellow” local cards on its payment options for P2P trading. дальше »
2023-8-25 20:30
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Binance allegedly maintains ties with blacklisted Russian banks despite Western sanctions: WSJ
According to an Aug. 22 Wall Street Journal report, Binance continues to process transactions for at least five Russian lenders blacklisted by Western powers Per the report, Russian customers are able to conduct peer-to-peer trading on Binance, using any of the five Russian lenders, including Tinkoff Bank and Rosbank, to settle payments. дальше »
2023-8-23 21:30
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Despite Bitcoin’s slump and soaring Texas energy prices, miners display unexpected resilience
Quick Take In the face of a notable 7% upward adjustment in Bitcoin’s hash rate — one of the most significant this year — and a plummeting price below $26,000, Bitcoin miners have demonstrated remarkable resilience. дальше »
2023-8-23 20:30
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13 banks in Russia chosen for digital ruble pilot program
The central bank of Russia is preparing to pilot the digital ruble, the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC) дальше »
2023-8-10 22:30
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13 banks to participate in Russia’s CBDC pilot program
The pilot program will start on August 15, 2023. 13 Russian banks will participate in the pilot program being conducted by the Bank of Russia (BoR). During the test, users will be able to use digital rubles to make purchases at 30 retail locations spread across 11 Russian cities. дальше »
2023-8-9 17:26
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Bank of Russia kicks off digital ruble operations with free transactions until 2025
The Bank of Russia said transactions in the country’s Digital Ruble currency would be free till 2025, according to an Aug. 3 statement. After 2025 businesses and legal entities transacting with the Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) would be charged a small fee for their usage. дальше »
2023-8-5 19:15
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Bitcoin at $29,200 as unemployment rate drops to 3.5%
The jobs and unemployment report for July indicates that the labor market has begun to cool down, in line with the Federal Reserve’s efforts to suppress inflation. Earlier Dow Jones estimates predicted nonfarm payrolls to increase by 200,000, following a rise of 209,000 in June. дальше »
2023-8-5 19:00
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President Putin approves digital Ruble, as Russia prepares for crypto exchange trial run
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Ruble, and creating an electronic platform for its use, local media Tass reported on July 24, citing official documents. дальше »
2023-7-25 22:31
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Putin approves digital ruble bill
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the digital ruble bill into law on July 24. President Vladimir Putin had given his official approval, signing the digital ruble bill into law, and thus, putting Russia on track with its central bank digital… дальше »
2023-7-25 19:02
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Russia Moves Ahead With CBDC Plans as Vladimir Putin Signs Digital Ruble Bill
Russia is preparing to launch the pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, after President Vladimir Putin signed the related bill. The law is expected to take effect from August 1. дальше »
2023-7-25 18:45
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Vladimir Putin signs Russia’s digital ruble bill into law
The digital ruble bill was passed by the lower and upper parliaments before the president signed it into law. Russia is following in the footsteps of its neighbour, China, which is way ahead with its digital Yuan project. дальше »
2023-7-24 17:27
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Russia could begin digital rubles testing as early as next month
Russia could begin testing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Digital Ruble, as early as next month if its upper parliament approves the move and President Vladimir Putin signs it into law, according to a July 19 Bloomberg report. дальше »
2023-7-20 17:30
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Russia Advances With Digital Ruble Pilot Amid Economic Tensions
As the international economic landscape continues to change, Russia finds itself at a critical crossroads. The country is moving forward with plans to introduce a digital ruble, aligning itself with an increasing number of nations exploring digital currency. дальше »
2023-7-19 13:30
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Russia’s “digital rouble” almost a reality after approval by lower house parliament
The bill will now move to the upper chamber of the Russian Federal Assembly. If passed the bill will be signed by the president into law. The Bank of Russia (BoR) will become the principal operator of the digital ruble infrastructure. дальше »
2023-7-13 12:50
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