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.
Read more
Russia Begins Piloting Digital Gold System for International Settlements
The program, currently in its pilot stages, is part of a test to examine the feasibility of using gold assets for finalizing international exchanges involving
Read more
Russia Explores Creating Regulated Crypto Market for Super Qualified Investors
Russia is pushing forward with a regulated cryptocurrency market, limiting access to “super-qualified” investors under a strict legal framework to ensure financial stability and security.
Read more
Garantex Website Replaced by Feds’ Seizure Notice in Coordinated Cyber Operation
The U.S. Secret Service, collaborating with global law enforcement partners, confiscated the website of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency platform accused of enabling illegal financial activities.
Read more
Russian Exchange Garantex Halts Services as Tether Freezes $28M in USDT Tokens
Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has immobilized roughly $28 million in USDT tokens on Garantex, a cryptocurrency platform based in Russia. This measure corresponds with
Read more
Russia Could Develop a Crypto Reserve—Expert Discusses Timeline
Russia could develop a cryptocurrency reserve within one to three years, a top mining executive claims, as U.S. policy shifts fuel global interest in crypto’s
Read more