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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Russian Markets Embrace Digital Financial Assets as Moscow Exchange Eyes Trading by Year-End
Digital Financial Assets are shaking up Russia's financial markets. And now, the Moscow Stock Exchange wants a piece of the action. The post Russian Markets Embrace Digital Financial Assets as Moscow Exchange Eyes Trading by Year-End appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-7-10 13:30
Russia Crisis Hits Headlines: Bitcoin Price Holds Ground Near $31k Mark
Bitcoin price grew by 0.34% in the last 24 hours to $30,727 despite the recent happenings in Russia and fears of a coup. The post Russia Crisis Hits Headlines: Bitcoin Price Holds Ground Near $31k Mark appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-6-26 14:00
Increase In Crypto Adoption As Russia Embraces Bitcoin Mining
The rising interest from countries in Bitcoin adoption and the role of Bitcoin mining in this trend can be seen through the example of Russia’s Ministry of Energy pushing for the legalization of industrial crypto mining. дальше »
2023-6-20 09:35
Russia eyes crypto mining legalization by 2024
Crypto mining could be legal in Russia as soon as 2024, according to the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov. Aksakov remarked at the 2023 St Petersburg International Economic Forum on the role mining can play in the Russian economy. дальше »
2023-6-16 13:45
Russia’s biggest bank, Sberbank, to allow trading of digital assets in June
From June, Sberbank, the biggest bank in Russia, will allow accredited private investors to trade using digital financial assets (DFA) дальше »
2023-6-12 13:30
DOJ unseals Mt. Gox charges targeting two Russian nationals
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals, Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner, in connection with the 2011 hacking incident involving Mt. Gox. дальше »
2023-6-10 20:21
Rosbank uses crypto for cross-border payments
Rosbank, one of Russia's systemically important banks, has announced the launch of a new cross-border settlement solution in the realm of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-6-6 20:30
Russia Drops State-Backed Crypto Exchange Plans, Rolls Out New Regulatory Model For Industry
Russia has long been criticized for its mixed signals towards digital assets. However, this could change soon as the news of backing private exchanges marks a new dawn for the country’s relationship with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2023-6-3 22:09
Russian Bank Rosbank Pilots Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Transactions with Corporate and Private Clients
The Russian bank Rosbank has become the first biggest bank in the country to launch cross-border cryptocurrency payments, with the help of an intermediary fintech to carry out the transactions. дальше »2023-6-3 00:32
Lawmakers say Russia won’t develop state-owned crypto exchange
Russian lawmakers have opted not to continue with plans to develop a state-owned crypto exchange. дальше »
2023-5-30 20:59
Russia to use crypto exchanges for cross-border transactions
Russia appears to have ditched plans for a state-run cryptocurrency exchange, according to a new report. Instead, it is looking to establish a framework to support cryptocurrency exchanges and digital assets in cross-border transactions. дальше »
2023-5-30 20:50
Russia backtracks from plan to create national crypto exchange
Russia is no longer moving forward with its plans to create a national crypto exchange. Instead, it will focus on formulating rules that will allow private companies to establish such exchanges. The head of the State Duma committee on the financial market, Anatoly Aksakov, disclosed this to local media Izvestiya on May 29. дальше »
2023-5-29 16:58
Russian lawmakers propose amendments to digital ruble bill
Lawmakers in Russia have put forward amendments to the digital ruble bill, including changes to debt operations, services for non-residents, and the role of the central bank. дальше »
2023-5-24 20:41
Crypto miner migration could give Russia control over 18% of bitcoin hashrate
Russian analysts predict that increasing regulatory pressure, energy costs and tax burden, in countries such as the U.S. and Kazakhstan could lead to a new migration of crypto miners. дальше »
2023-5-9 20:11
Department of Justice Investigates Binance for Alleged Russian Sanctions Breach
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the role Binance plays in the evasion of Russian Sanctions using crypto The post Department of Justice Investigates Binance for Alleged Russian Sanctions Breach appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-5-6 14:00
Russia ascends to second place in the global bitcoin mining race
In a dramatic shift in the global landscape of cryptocurrency mining, Russia has surged ahead to become the world’s second-largest bitcoin (BTC) mining hub, with the US maintaining its position as the leader. дальше »
2023-4-24 18:05
Binance Ends Russian Account Limits as Country Uses Tech to Bypass Sanctions
Binance is reportedly allowing users to purchase crypto with Russian bank cards after curbing its service in the country following international sanctions. The post Binance Ends Russian Account Limits as Country Uses Tech to Bypass Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-24 16:40
Binance reportedly lifts €10,000 limit on Russian accounts
Binance reportedly lifted the €10,000 limit it placed on Russian accounts in 2022, local media outlet RBC reported on April 18. According to the report, the technical support team of the crypto exchange confirmed to a correspondent of the media outlet that the firm had lifted its restrictions. дальше »
2023-4-18 15:45
Bank Of Russia To Incorporate Domestic Crypto Holdings In Consumer Finance Survey
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) has released its latest report on household finances, which includes an assessment of public holdings of digital or crypto assets. The report, conducted biennially since 2013 and covers the previous year, was published last Friday. дальше »
2023-4-4 00:00
From prisoner to crypto-rebel: Pussy Riot’s Tolokonnikova wanted in Russia for ‘offensive’ NFT
In a gripping development, Russia’s Interior Ministry has reportedly added Nadya Tolokonnikova from Pussy Riot to its list of wanted persons. The specific criminal offense prompting this action remains unclear. дальше »
2023-3-31 15:07
Russia Postpones Launch Of Digital Ruble
The scheduled trial of Russia’s digital ruble has been postponed; it was due on April 1. This is because the regulatory framework necessary for the pilot to proceed is yet to be adopted, as the state-owned news agency TASS reports. дальше »
2023-3-30 02:00
Binance bans buying EUR and USD using P2P for Russians
Russian clients may no longer use Binance's P2P service to purchase and sell U.S. dollars and Euros. дальше »
2023-3-10 21:43
Russia planning to roll out CBDC in April
After years of crippling sanctions, Russia is planning to introduce its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), which may be ready for testing as soon as April. дальше »
2023-2-17 18:22
Russian Blockchain Bill Passes First Parliamentary Stage
The bill to allow the utilization of blockchain technology for financial marketplaces has been passed in the first reading of Russia’s legislative assembly The post Russian Blockchain Bill Passes First Parliamentary Stage appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-2-17 15:30
Bitcoin Saved Me From A Russian Missile Strike
As a permissionless store of value, bitcoin allowed me to escape the dangers of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And it can help you, too. дальше »
2023-2-15 16:31
Russia To Launch $12.3 Million Crypto Mining Farm In Coming Months
The Russian Federation is looking to launch a crypto-mining facility worth over $12. 3 million (900 million rubles) in the coming months. According to a report by local Russian media, RBC, this massive data processing center will be located in Buryatia, a Russian republic in eastern Siberia. дальше »
2023-2-12 15:45
Ethereum to Host Sberbank DeFi Platform as Russia Shifts Focus to Blockchain
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank is working on a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform to launch in May on Ethereum. дальше »2023-2-4 18:30
Sberbank set to release DeFi platform by May
On Feb. 3, Sberbank, Russia's biggest bank, announced that it plans to launch a DeFi platform, which will offer the latest decentralized finance technology. дальше »
2023-2-3 17:53
US Treasury lists BTC, ETH addresses tied to Russian sanctions evasion group
The government department said it would impose “full blocking sanctions” on Jonatan Zimenkov and his crypto addresses due to his connections with a sanctions evasion network. дальше »
2023-2-2 23:15
Russians look to new crypto exchanges amid restrictions
Russian crypto traders’ access to global exchange platforms is limited. The limitations have prompted traders to look for 'unrestricted' accounts for exchanges. дальше »
2023-1-31 17:56
Binance blocks some accounts amid Bitzlato case: ‘Funds are safe’
Binance says it has already unblocked 90% of crypto accounts that were suspended due to the Bitzlato investigation.
дальше »2023-1-30 15:00
Compass declines to retrieve crypto miners’ equipment from Russia, gets sued
Compass Mining cut off the connections with the Russian mining business BitRiver and neglected to return clients’ bitcoin machines, citing an inapplicable US sanction as the reason. Customers are now suing it for nearly $2 million, alleging fraud. A court… дальше »
2023-1-19 17:10
FinCEN lists Binance among the top Bitcoin counterparties of Bitzlato
FinCEN placed Binance next to the darknet market Hydra as a major counterparty receiving Bitcoin from Bitzlato.
дальше »2023-1-19 12:27
Iran and Russia collaborating to launch gold-backed stablecoin
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is collaborating with the government of Russia to launch a stablecoin backed by gold. дальше »
2023-1-17 22:39
Draft legislation for the digital Ruble forwarded by legislators in Russia
A group of Russian legislators, headed by Anatoly Aksakov have proposed draft legislation to create the digital Ruble that the Bank of Russia will issue. дальше »