Russia Uses Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions, Finance Minister Says

watcher.guru Russia has begun using Bitcoin to avoid Western sanctions, according to the country’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. In a TV interview this week, the FM confirmed the…

Russia Enacts Ban on Crypto Mining Operations in 10 Regions, Hints at Expansion

news.bitcoin.com Russia recently enacted a ban on crypto mining operations in 10 regions until 2031, citing high energy consumption issues as the cause. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak…

Russia Explores Digital Financial Assets For Foreign Trade, Finance Minister Confirms

99bitcoins.com Russia is advancing its use of digital financial assets (DFAs) for foreign trade. The country is ready to leverage new legislation to experiment with innovative payment…

Russia says it uses Bitcoin for trade payments amid efforts to sidestep sanctions

dlnews.com Russia is using Bitcoin and digital currencies with international trade partners amid efforts to counter Western sanctions, said Anton Siluanov, the country’s finance…

Japan Rejects Bitcoin National Reserves Proposal Amid Global Crypto Trends

coingape.com Japan’s government has officially rejected the idea of including Bitcoin in its national reserves, citing the cryptocurrency’s volatility and its classification outside…

Russia Is Using Bitcoin in International Trade Payments

financemagnates.com Russian companies are circumventing Western sanctions by using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to settle international trade, the country’s Finance Minister, Anton…

The 8 Worst Crypto Crimes of 2024

cryptonews.com Beyond the dizzying highs and crushing lows that crypto has seen over the past year, there’s been no shortage of crime. Bull markets tend to embolden opportunistic thieves,…

Bitcoin Price Holds Steady Near $98,000 as Russia Embraces BTC for Trade and MicroStrategy Expands Holdings

cryptonews.com Bitcoin is increasingly gaining traction as a tool for international trade in Russia. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed that the country is using Bitcoin and digital…

Russia bans crypto mining across key regions as world debates Bitcoin reserves

ambcrypto.com Russia has banned crypto mining in 10 regions, citing energy demands and pricing disparities As discussions heated up around U.S President Donald Trump’s plans to establish…

Russian Firms Embrace Bitcoin for Global Trade Amid Western Sanctions

cryptopotato.com Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on Wednesday that domestic firms are now utilizing Bitcoin and other digital assets for international payments, which is…

CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies

news.bitcoin.com Over 85% of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) trade now bypasses foreign currencies, signaling a strategic shift towards economic independence as national payment…

Russia Using Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions – Is the Global Financial System Cracking?

news.bitcoin.com Russia is embracing bitcoin for international trade to bypass Western sanctions, signaling a strategic shift toward digital currencies to counter economic isolation and…

Russian Companies Now Using Bitcoin (BTC) for Foreign Trade, According to Finance Minister: Report

dailyhodl.com The Finance Minister of Russia has reportedly confirmed that many companies in the country are now using Bitcoin (BTC) to engage in foreign trade and skirt Western…

Russia Expands Use of Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Says Finance Minister

cryptonews.com Russia is ramping up its use of digital financial assets (DFAs), including Bitcoin, in international trade. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov confirmed the development on Dec.…

Russian firms turn to Bitcoin, stablecoins for global trade amid sanctions

cryptoslate.com Russia is actively using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to counteract the impact of Western sanctions on its economy, Reuters reported on Dec. 25. The report cited…

Russia Turns to Bitcoin for International Trade Amid Sanctions

beincrypto.com Russian companies have started using Bitcoin and other digital currencies for cross-border payments following new laws enabling such transactions. Finance Minister Anton…

BRICS to Ditch US Dollar for Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency?

watcher.guru Over the last year, the BRICS bloc’s ongoing de-dollarization efforts have been a focal point. The collective has sought to limit Western hegemony and establish itself on…

Russia Taps Bitcoin & Crypto For Foreign Trade, Here’s Why

coingape.com Russia is shifting its focus towards Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies recently, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov confirmed. According to his recent statement, the Russian…

Russia adopts Bitcoin, crypto assets for cross-border transactions, finance minister says

cryptobriefing.com Russia is using crypto assets and Bitcoin as a workaround to Western financial sanctions. Finance minister Anton Siluanov said Wednesday that companies in the country are…

Russia’s Central Bank Develops New Surveillance Platform to Target Illegal Crypto OTC Services: Report

cryptonews.com The Central Bank of Russia is developing a centralized surveillance platform to identify and block illegal financial activities facilitated by so-called “mules”—individuals…

The Ultimate List of Crypto Films To Watch These Holidays

99bitcoins.com What to watch this Christmas? Check out the best crypto films to watch in 2024, and discover high-octane crypto movies to spice up your XMAS. What are the standout crypto…

Russia Issues 6-Year Ban on Crypto Mining in 10 Regions

beincrypto.com Russia is increasingly enacting more detailed regulations in the crypto sector. In August, President Vladimir Putin legalized crypto mining. Since then, the country has…

El Salvador’s Bukele ‘May Visit Russia in 2025’

cryptonews.com El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele could visit Russia in 2025, with a Russian diplomat suggesting the Latin American leader could talk to Moscow about Bitcoin (BTC).…

Russian Government To Ban Bitcoin Mining in 10 Different Regions Due to Energy Shortages: Report

dailyhodl.com Russian authorities reportedly plan to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions and impose seasonal restrictions in three others beginning January 1, 2025, amid growing…

Russia To Ban Crypto Mining In Key Regions Starting 2025

bitcoinist.com According to local reports, the Russian government will ban crypto mining activities in ten key regions following the recent enactment of the new industry-related laws. It…

What’s Happening in Crypto Today? Daily Crypto News Digest

cryptonews.com In crypto news today: Crypto Market Continues to Decline Russia Enforces Regional Crypto Mining Bans for Six Years North Korean Cyber Actors Linked to $308M Crypto Heist in…

Russia Extends Regional Crypto Mining Ban to 6 Years as Energy Issues Escalate

cryptopotato.com The Russian government has extended its winter ban on local crypto mining operations to six years as energy consumption in the country rises to alarming levels. About a…

Russia Bans Crypto Mining in 10 Regions for 6 Years Following Putin's Signed Law

financemagnates.com Russian authorities approved a list of regions where cryptocurrency mining will be banned starting January 1, 2025. The ban will last for six years, ending on March 15,…

Russia Enacts 6-Year Blanket Ban on Bitcoin Mining in 10 Regions

nobsbitcoin.com Every sat counts! Support our reporting here. Bitcoin mining will be banned in 10 regions and territories, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria,…

Russia to limit mining in energy-strapped regions until 2031

cryptoslate.com Russia has introduced a regional ban on Bitcoin mining, set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and remain in effect until March 15, 2031, local Russian media outlet Tass reported on…

Russia Bans Crypto Mining In 6 Regions Amid Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Anticipation

coingape.com In a recent development, Russia has imposed a ban on crypto mining in six regions from January 1, 2025. Notably, the restrictions will be imposed on the regions for six…

Russia to Ban Mining Activity in 10 Regions From Jan 2025: Report

cryptonews.com The Russian government has approved a decree banning cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions from January 1, 2025, until March 15, 2031, according to a report by TASS. The…

Russia Institutes Partial Ban on Crypto Mining to Control Energy Use, Tass Reports

coindesk.com The Russian government imposed a six-year ban on crypto mining in 10 regions due to the industry's high power consumption, Tass reported. The ban, which includes…

Russia Bans Crypto Mining in 10 Regions Until 2031: Key Details Revealed

coinpedia.org The post Russia Bans Crypto Mining in 10 Regions Until 2031: Key Details Revealed appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Russia has announced a major decision to regulate…

Russia Reveals 20+ Countries Eye BRICS

news.bitcoin.com BRICS is drawing interest from more than 20 nations eager to establish stronger ties, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov revealed. “The doors of the association remain…

Russian State Duma Deputy Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

bitcoinmagazine.com Follow Nikolaus On &Xopf Here For Daily Posts Today, Russian state-owned domestic news agency, RIA Novosti, reported that State Duma Deputy Anton Tkachev proposed creating a…

Hyperliquid Labs Denies North Korea Exploit Reports, Confirms All User Funds Secure

cryptonews.com Hyperliquid, a prominent on-chain perpetual futures exchange, is under scrutiny following claims of wallet activity linked to North Korean hackers. Following the allegation,…

Binance exec’s prison ordeal caps a tough year for crypto

dlnews.com A version of this story appeared in The Guidance newsletter on December 23. Sign up here. Howdy! Ed here. What a year on the regulatory front! It started with Binance in…

De-Dollarization To End: Russia US Meet To Rekindle New Reforms?

watcher.guru Russia, being an active part of the BRICS ecosystem, is now adopting a new stance. In a new clip, Russian PM Vladimir Putin can be seen expressing his desire to meet US…

Russia’s 10+ Nuclear Plans to Bypass Tariffs: Will It Accelerate De-Dollarization?

watcher.guru De-dollarization grows as Russia builds nuclear plants while under sanctions. Boris Titov, the Kremlin’s special representative for international cooperation in…

Belarus Gov’t Says Crypto Miners Are ‘Flocking to the Country’

cryptonews.com Belarus says it is welcoming more crypto miners, and that more mining “investors” are “showing keen interest” in the nation. The comments came from the country’s Deputy…

Russia, India and South Africa Say BRICS Not Seeking to Weaken US Dollar: Report

dailyhodl.com Three BRICS countries are uniting in sending a message to President-elect Donald Trump about the economic bloc’s alleged de-dollarization efforts. Last year, reports…

What do North Korean hackers do with the money they steal from crypto platforms?

panewslab.com Hackers linked to North Korea stole $1.34 billion in 47 incidents, accounting for 61% of the total amount stolen that year and 20% of the total number of incidents.…

North Korean Hackers Stole $1.3 Billion In Crypto, Chainalysis Report Finds

cryptonews.com Crypto hackers affiliate with North Korea stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto in 2024 – over double the amount looted in 2023 – as concerns continue over the country’s…

US Charges Dual Russian-Israeli National in Connection with LockBit Ransomware Group

cryptonews.com U.S. authorities have charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged involvement with the LockBit ransomware group. The Department of Justice…

EU’s MiCA Crypto Regulations Could Impact Market Liquidity : Bloomberg

coinpedia.org Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on…

US uses first-of-its-kind email seizure to disrupt $5M crypto scam

protos.com A Brooklyn-based crypto police unit has seized a scam network’s email list and used it to warn more than 1,200 potential victims. The Virtual Currency Unit used the new…

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Charges After Court Rules Sanctions Unlawful

cryptonews.com Roman Storm, co-founder of the crypto mixing platform Tornado Cash, is urging a U.S. federal judge to dismiss all criminal charges against him. The appeal comes after a…

Lawmaker Shot Dead In De Facto Parliament Of Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia Region

rferl.org One lawmaker was killed and another injured in a shooting at the de facto parliament in Georgia's Abkhazia, a breakaway region supported by Russia. According to local media…

How Putin helped boost Bitcoin to $100,000

dlnews.com No sooner had Bitcoin broken through the $100,000 barrier on Wednesday that crypto experts were already setting their sights on the $200,000 price level. The catalysts,…

Record-Breaking $2.2 Billion Stolen From Crypto Platforms In 2024, Chainalysis Finds

99bitcoins.com The crypto industry faced another tumultuous year in 2024. Cybercriminals stole an unprecedented $2.2 billion from crypto platforms, according to a recent report by…

North Korean hacker steal $1.3 billion in crypto this year

cryptoslate.com crypto thefts surged to $2.2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely…

North Korean hackers stole $2.2 billion in crypto this year

cryptoslate.com crypto thefts surged to $2.2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely…

North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024

techcrunch.com Alongside the rising adoption and value of crypto assets, theft is also on the rise. This year, the total value of cryptocurrency stolen surged 21%, reaching a substantial…

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Breaks Silence Adressing 120,000 Bitcoin Heist

coingape.com Bitfinex hacker, Ilya Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty last year to the 2016 theft of 120,000 Bitcoin from the exchange, has made his first public statement since his arrest…

SOTM November 28

coinmetrics.io Welcome to our 200th issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from November 28 – December 4, 2024. This week in crypto markets:…

Ryabkov Confirms De-Dollarization: Russian Payment Systems Threaten US Dollar Dominance

watcher.guru Sergey Ryabkov made an announcement as Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister. He revealed new ways for countries to pay each other. These new systems will challenge the US dollar…

Europol Seizes $26 Million in Crypto From 9 Drug Traffickers

decrypt.co Europol collaborated with law enforcement authorities from six countries to bring down an international drug trafficking ring employing crypto for its financial needs.…