UK Sanctions Five Crypto Platforms Tied to Russia's War Funding
The UK has sanctioned three exchanges and two payment platforms over ties to Russia. Three are Kyrgyz, one owned by the finance ministry.
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Sberbank Plans to Accept Ether and USDT as Loan Collateral
Sberbank plans to accept Ether and USDT alongside Bitcoin as collateral for crypto-backed loans under Russia’s new regulated digital-asset framework.
Putin Signs Law Capping Retail Crypto Buys at $3,700 a Year
Vladimir Putin signs a landmark Russian crypto law regulating exchanges and investors while retaining the domestic payments ban and allowing cross-border settlements.
BitRiver Founder Moved to Pre-Trial Detention as Russian Fraud Investigation Escalates
A Russian court has moved BitRiver founder Igor Runets to pre-trial detention as investigators pursue fraud charges linked to an alleged $12.5 million mining equipment deal.
Bank of Russia Unveils Draft Crypto Regulations with Capital Requirements for Digital Asset Custodians
The Bank of Russia has proposed new cryptocurrency regulations, introducing capital requirements for digital asset custodians ahead of the country's crypto framework taking effect in September.