Regulation
Binance probed by DOJ over potential Russian sanctions violations
The company and its executive have not been charged with wrongdoing.
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Mining
Russia plans to permit foreign crypto mining
The possibility is related to other permissions around international crypto settlements.
Exchanges
Binance reportedly lifts €10,000 limit on Russian accounts
RBC reported that Binance Russian users are still restricted from peer-to-peer transactions in U.S. dollars and Euros.
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Mining
Russia becomes 2nd most powerful BTC miner in the world
By generating 1 gigawatt mining power during the first quarter of 2023, Russia claimed Kazakhstan's place as the second largest mining power.
CBDCs
Russian lawmakers approve first reading of draft laws establishing CBDC regulation, issuance
The draft laws establish the central bank as the sole issuer of the digital ruble and grant the regulator additional powers to ensure appropriate supervision.
Exchanges
Russian exchanges exposed in crypto-for-cash scandal
Transparency International named 8 Russian crypto exchanges willing to facilitate anonymous crypto for cash trades in London.
Exchanges
Huobi and KuCoin serve customers of sanctioned Russian banks: Politco
Binance and ByBit may also have insufficient compliance policies.
Crime
British citizen who helped North Korea evade US sanctions via crypto arrested in Moscow
Christopher Emms has been on the FBI's international wanted list for a number of years for his role in illegally providing cryptocurrency and blockchain services to North Korea.
Mining
Russian government gives green light to crypto mining operation in Siberia
The $12 million planned facility will include 30,000 dedicated crypto mining rigs.