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Russia Bans Winter Cryptocurrency Mining in Siberia, North Caucasus and Occupied Ukraine

Russia consumes 16 billion kilowatt-hours annually for mining — about 1.5% of its total electricity usage, according to the Energy Ministry.

Russia to Mine Bitcoin in BRICS Countries

The project could see the BRICS group of nations — which already has a combined gross domestic product larger than the G7 — build a crypto-based payment...

Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Cryptex, UAPS Payment System Creators

Last week, the U.S. sanctioned Cryptex and announced that it was charging two Russian nationals in connection with “operating billion-dollar money laundering...

Putin Warns of Blackouts From ‘Uncontrolled’ Crypto Mining

Russia’s Energy Ministry estimates that crypto mining accounts for almost 1.5% of the country’s total electricity consumption.

A Viral Telegram Game Promises Crypto Coins for Clicks. What’s the Catch?

In just a few weeks, Hamster Kombat claims to have amassed 200 million users — sparking concerns from both Russian and Ukrainian authorities.

Binance Crypto Firm’s Successor in Russia Announces Closure

CommEX, which launched in September, had bought Binance’s Russian operations for an undisclosed sum.

Binance Discontinues Trading Pairs With Ruble

The world's largest crypto exchange first announced its gradual withdrawal from the Russian market in September.

Binance to End Support for Ruble Deposits Amid Russia Exit

The crypto exchange urged its users to transfer their rubles to the newly created company CommEX.

World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Exits Russia

The announcement follows reports that the U.S. Justice Department was investigating Binance for possibly violating sanctions.

Binance Restricts Russian Clients to Ruble Transactions

Binance’s restrictions follow reports on a U.S. Justice Department investigation into the company's possible violation of sanctions against Russia....

Russia Becomes World’s Second-Largest Crypto Miner

Russia displaced Kazakhstan, which introduced restrictions on crypto-mining activities in 2022, in the ranking.

Russia’s Finance Ministry Submits Draft Cryptocurrency Regulations

While the country has the world’s third-largest crypto mining industry, the Central Bank sees its trade as risky.

Russian Central Bank Seeks to Ban Crypto Mining, Investment

Russia has the world’s third-largest share in the global crypto mining market behind the United States and Kazakhstan.

Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem

The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.

Russia Mulls Crypto Investment Ban – Reuters

Central Bank concerned about financial stability risks from Russians' large cryptocurrency portfolios.

Siberia Sounds Electricity Alarm Over China’s Crypto Crackdown

The Irkutsk region is seeing an influx of Bitcoin mining from nearby China, where virtual currencies are illegal, thanks to its cheap energy costs.

U.S. Sanctions Russia-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange Over Ransomware

The Treasury Department said SUEX, which operates out of Russia, was connected to ransomware attacks.

Russia's Hermitage to Sell Digital Art as NFT Tokens

The Hermitage will bring out a limited series of NFTs, including a digital copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna Litta."

World’s Youngest Crypto Billionaire Vitalik Buterin Donates $1Bln to Virus-Hit India

The move caused token prices to drop by up to 65%, Forbes reported, potentially reducing the amount of aid India receives.

U.S. Officials Arrest Russian Suspect in Alleged $336M Bitcoin Laundering Scheme

Roman Sterligov was allegedly the main operator of a bitcoin mixing platform that helped users anonymize their payments, especially on the dark web.

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