Demand for Hardware Crypto Wallets Increases Amid Currency Restrictions in Russia

July 6, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Hardware wallets designed to securely store cryptocurrency have seen a several-fold increase this spring in Russia, on the backdrop of currency restrictions introduced amid foreign sanctions. Ledger and Tangem have been the most popular products on the market, a media report revealed. Russians Buy More Hardware Crypto Wallets, Market Players Say Russian crypto users have […]

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Russia’s Financial Watchdog Investigates 400 Crypto-Related Cases, Director Tells Putin

June 30, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Rosfinmonitoring is conducting hundreds of investigations into cases involving cryptocurrencies, the head of the agency announced. Hundreds of thousands of Russians take part in crypto deals abroad, the top regulator also reported to the Russian president. Russian Authorities Initiate 20 Criminal Cases Linked to Crypto Assets The Federal Financial Monitoring Service of the Russian Federation, […]

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Coinbase Warns Some Russian Users Their Accounts May Be Blocked, Report Reveals

May 9, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has reportedly notified certain Russian customers that their accounts may be blocked at the end of this month. According to Russian media, the trading platform has offered them to withdraw their funds unless they prove they are not under sanctions. Coinbase Reportedly Asks Russian Clients to Withdraw Funds Some Coinbase […]

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Binance Limits Services to Russian Users to Comply With EU Sanctions

April 22, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Following the latest round of EU restrictions against Russia, digital asset exchange Binance is limiting services to Russian clients. The company pledged to lead the industry in implementing the sanctions and urged all major trading platforms to follow. Crypto Exchange Binance Cuts Services to Russian Accounts in Accordance With EU Penalties Binance, the world’s leading […]

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Crypto Exchange With Belarusian Roots Halts Operations for Russian Users

April 14, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Currency.com, a crypto exchange founded and initially licensed in Belarus, has suspended operations for Russian clients. The restrictive measure comes in response to Russia’s assault on Ukraine, the platform said, noting that customers in other jurisdictions will not be affected. Currency.com Exchange Denounces ‘Terrible War’ in Ukraine, Denies Services to Russian Traders Crypto trading platform […]

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Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds

March 18, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a “reliable and profitable” investment option. According to a recent study, the share of Russian citizens who know about bitcoin has reached two thirds of the population. Under Sanctions, Russians Consider Buying Property, Gold, and Crypto Financial and […]

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users

March 11, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over Million to Support Ukrainian Users

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Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange to Give $1,000 in […]

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Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions

March 8, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face financial restrictions. Authorities in Thailand Consider Accepting Cryptocurrency From Russian Visitors Talks […]

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Russians Own $215 Billion in Crypto Suggests Estimate Attributed to Government

February 2, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Russians Own 5 Billion in Crypto Suggests Estimate Attributed to Government

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Russians may own more cryptocurrency than previously thought, a new estimate reportedly used by the government has indicated. The quoted figure amounts to over a tenth of the global holdings and may serve as an impetus for the government to regulate Russia’s crypto market rather than outlaw it. Estimated 12% of Crypto Allegedly Held by […]

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Russians Aware of Bitcoin Divided on Proposed Crypto Ban, Poll Finds

January 30, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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A new survey has indicated that Russians who have heard about cryptocurrency are deeply divided in their opinions on the recently suggested ban on operations with digital assets. A third of the respondents support the central bank’s proposal while an equal number of participants in the survey oppose it. Bank of Russia’s Call to Prohibit […]

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