A Russian national who was charged for his role in a crypto market manipulation scheme will give up his access to millions worth of assets after striking a plea deal with US prosecutors. In November, the U.S. Justice Department filed charges against the crypto market maker Gotbit’s CEO and founder Aleksei Andriunin for providing services […]
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More than a million Russians have fallen victim to cybercrime, resulting in an estimated $3 billion in damages. Cybercrime accounts for 35% of all crimes in Russia and is increasing by 30% annually, outpacing law enforcement efforts. Russia Faces Surge in Cybercrime, With Billions Lost to Fraud More than a million Russians have fallen victim […]
The U.S. Secret Service is targeting the masterminds behind the Russian crypto exchange Garantex for their role in an alleged money laundering operation. In a press release, the Secret Service says it is going after Garantex for allegedly facilitating the transaction of hundreds of millions of dollars in criminal proceeds, some of which was used […]
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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has reportedly released a proposal that if approved, would allow qualified entities to trade crypto assets. In a statement, the central bank proposes a three-year experiment where wealthy investors and certain firms have the greenlight to buy and sell crypto assets, reports Reuters. The Central Bank of Russia […]
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A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 14 that Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, has been extradited […]
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with India and China, according to a new Reuters report. Citing “four sources with direct knowledge of the matter,” the new report claims that some Russian oil companies are using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and USDT to ease the conversion of Indian rupees and Chinese yuan to Russian […]
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Based on whispers from unnamed insiders quoted by Reuters, Russia is reportedly turning to bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins as tools in its oil trade with China and India. These insiders, described as having “direct knowledge of the matter,” opted to stay in the shadows, citing the delicate nature of the topic. Shadow Claims: Russia Allegedly […]
The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox. Central Bank of Russia Opens up to Crypto With Sandbox Regime Russia is on the verge of opening to […]
Russia is keeping cryptocurrency out of its National Wealth Fund, citing volatility and liquidity concerns, but future economic shifts could open the door to digital assets. Russia Keeps Bitcoin Out for Now—Will Economic Shifts Make Crypto Reserves Inevitable? As the U.S. explores the idea of establishing a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, Russia has taken a different […]
The U.S. Secret Service, supported by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, dismantled sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex and froze $26 million in cryptoassets, authorities announced Friday. U.S. Secret Service, With Elliptic’s Aid, Dismantles Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Elliptic’s data revealed Garantex executed over $60 billion in transactions since the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions in […]