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Russia mined nearly 54,000 Bitcoin in 2023, says industry expert

Russia's significant Bitcoin mining in 2023 could bolster its economy, attract investors, and help circumvent international sanctions.

Bitcoin Sep. 6, 2024

Russia's crypto regulation efforts underscore the increasing role of digital assets in geopolitical and economic strategies amid US sanctions.

Regulation Jul. 30, 2024

Senator Tim Scott accused the Biden administration of using crypto as a "scapegoat" to mask failures in halting illicit finance.

Regulation Apr. 9, 2024

The OFCA sanctioned 13 entities for building crypto services which it claims have potentially aided Russian nationals evade sanctions.

Regulation Mar. 26, 2024

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, wants to "make the Russian DeFi ecosystem number one." It will soon launch an Ethereum-compatible platform.

News Feb. 3, 2023

The European Union has rendered illegal the provision of virtually any kind of crypto service to all Russian users.

News Oct. 6, 2022

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned five cryptocurrency addresses tied to an extremist Russian paramilitary group.

News Sep. 15, 2022

Russia is considering stablecoins as an option for cross-border settlement, according to the country’s financial minister.

News Sep. 6, 2022