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,
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Russia Says No to Bitcoin in Wealth Fund—But Top Official Signals Potential Future Shift
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
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Elliptic Uncloaks $60B in Illicit Garantex Transactions, Aiding US Takedown
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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