Russia News

Regulatory debates, mining, sanctions dynamics, and Russia’s complex crypto environment.

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Convicted Russian crypto scammer and his wife found murdered in the UAE

Russian crypto entrepreneur Roman Novak, convicted of large-scale fraud, was kidnapped and murdered in the UAE along with his wife after a failed ransom attempt.

5 months ago

Regulation

Binance joins Russia’s Bank Association as its first crypto member

The exchange plans to help “provide a dialog with federal authorities, legislators, and experts” in the crypto sector.

4 years ago

Adoption

As tensions mount over Ukraine, is Russia weening itself off dollars in favor of Bitcoin?

Russia makes a U-turn on banning cryptocurrencies, some speculate this was a strategic move to side step sanctions if war did break out.

4 years ago

Adoption

Russia to recognize Bitcoin as currency

Authorities in Russia have reached a compromise on regulations concerning Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

4 years ago

Regulation

If Russia regulates the market, Moscow could pocket $13 billion in crypto tax each year

The Russian government has a strong incentive for regulating the crypto market, as authorities estimate collecting up to 1 trillion rubles in taxes each year.

4 years ago

Regulation

Russian lawmaker proposes 15% tax on crypto miners

The head of the State Duma Industry Committee Vladimir Gutenev suggests a minimum of 15% tax should be levied on crypto miners.

4 years ago

Regulation

Crypto exchange Binance hopes for regional expansion in Russia

Binance's Eastern European director Gleb Kostarev added that the exchange is hoping that Russia will take a progressive approach in regulating cryptocurrencies.

4 years ago