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Putin: Still Early but Crypto Can Be Used for Oil Trade Settlements, Store of Value

Putin: Still Early but Crypto Can Be Used for Oil Trade Settlements, Store of ValueAccusing the U.S. of undermining the dollar through money printing and sanctions policy, President Vladimir Putin has admitted that cryptocurrency can be utilized for settlements in the future, although it’s too early to do that in oil trade. While noting that it lacks backing, the Russian leader assumed crypto could be used to store value […]

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Court Ruling Threatens 17 Crypto Exchanges in Russia

Court Ruling Threatens 17 Crypto Exchanges in RussiaAnother batch of Russian online crypto exchanges in Russia face closure following a recent decision by a regional court. Information published on their websites has been deemed illegal meaning the country’s telecom watchdog can block access to their platforms. Roskomnadzor May Take Down Blacklisted Crypto Exchanges A number of websites providing options to exchange, cash […]

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Russia, US in Top 3 for Crypto-Related Threats, Cybersecurity Report Unveils

Russia, US in Top 3 for Crypto-Related Threats, Cybersecurity Report UnveilsThreats related to cryptocurrency have followed prices, decreasing significantly after the market slump in May, suggests a recent report released by a leading internet security firm. Detections fell by almost a quarter but Russia remains the most affected country, with the U.S. ranking in the top three as well. ESET: 1 in 10 Crypto-Focused Threats […]

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Russian Court Confirms Arrest Warrants for 3 Finiko Founders

Russian Court Confirms Arrest Warrants for 3 Finiko FoundersTatarstan’s highest court has rejected appeals against arrest warrants issued for three co-founders of the notorious Finiko crypto pyramid. The top representatives of the Ponzi scheme, accused of large-scale fraud in Russia, are still hiding abroad, media reports reveal. Three Finiko Ponzi Scheme Members Still Wanted The Supreme Court of Tatarstan, a republic of the […]

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Russia’s Roskomnadzor Watchdog Blocks 6 VPN Providers

Russia’s Roskomnadzor Watchdog Blocks 6 VPN ProvidersRussian communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has restricted another six VPN providers. The agency says the platforms have facilitated access to information that is banned in the Russian Federation. Roskomnadzor is also whitelisting certain VPN services that operate in accordance with the law and are used by Russian companies. Roskomnadzor Bans More VPN Platforms in Russia Russia’s […]

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Scammers Offer Free Bitcoin on Hacked Government Site in Russia as Crypto Fraud Surges

Scammers Offer Free Bitcoin on Hacked Government Site in Russia as Crypto Fraud SurgesUnknown scammers have organized a fake bitcoin giveaway through a Russian government website they hacked. The news of the attack comes after a recent report revealed that damages from crypto-related fraud in Russia have reached $30 million in value in the first half of this year. Regional Government Website in Russia Hacked by Scammers The […]

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Bank of Russia Exposes Nearly 150 Financial Pyramid Scams, Fraudsters Exploit Crypto Craze

Bank of Russia Exposes Nearly 150 Financial Pyramid Scams, Fraudsters Exploit Crypto CrazeThe Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has identified 146 financial pyramid schemes in only six months this year. Fraudsters often lure people with weak financial literacy into investment scams linked to cryptocurrencies or crypto mining operations. Pyramid Schemes Thrive Amid Rising Investment Demand, Bank of Russia Says The number of financial pyramid scams uncovered by […]

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Bank of Russia to Study Risks of Crypto Investing With Banks and Payment Providers

Bank of Russia to Study Risks of Crypto Investing With Banks and Payment ProvidersThe Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has set out to examine the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. The regulator is going to conduct a dedicated study with the participation of major banks and payment processors operating in the Russian market. CBR Adds Crypto to Its Survey Program for 2021 Russia’s central bank, known as Bank […]

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Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Prototype by End of Year

Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Prototype by End of YearThe Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is preparing to release a digital prototype of the national fiat towards the end of 2021, a high-ranking official has confirmed. Transfers between private individuals will be free of charge with the digital ruble, which is going to have legal tender status on par with Russia’s traditional currency. Bank […]

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Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests

Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill SuggestsA new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total exceeds a certain amount. Candidates to […]

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