A high-profile Russian influencer, popularly known as the “Queen of Crypto,” is under scrutiny for allegedly defrauding investors out of $22 million. According to various reports in the Russian press, Valeria Fedyakina, who made a name for herself as “Bitmama,” is accused of operating a pyramid scheme that ensnared multiple victims in only two months. […]
Russia has sentenced Marat Tambiyev, a former mid-ranking investigator, to 16 years in jail after he was caught accepting a bribe of 1,032 bitcoins, which is currently worth around $65 million, from hackers he was investigating. The bribe originated from members of the Infraud Organization hacking group, which Tambiyev was tasked with probing while working […]
U.S. authorities have charged Russian citizens Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov for allegedly operating a cryptocurrency money laundering service tied to Russian cybercrime. The U.S. Department of State has issued a $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest or conviction of each. International Crackdown on Russian Cybercrime The United States Treasury, in […]
The Russian government will soon start trials on cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token usage for cross-border transactions. According to a Bloomberg report, they are scheduled to begin on September 1 and are aimed at alleviating payment difficulties for local companies dealing with international sanctions. Crypto Trials The tests will focus on swapping between rubles and […]
TL;DR Bitcoin’s value dropped significantly due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The conflict is ongoing and continues to impact global financial markets. The end of the war could boost the cryptocurrency market, potentially pushing BTC’s price up. However, reaching the $100K milestone would require additional conditions. What if the Conflict Ceases? The […]
According to a Bloomberg Report, Russia will soon legalize the use of cryptocurrencies for payments. This move is aimed at easing the growing difficulties faced by companies in making foreign payments due to U.S. sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Details on the New Bill and Legislation On Tuesday, Lawmakers in the State Duma, Russia’s […]
The global crypto trading volume is projected to surpass $108 trillion this year, reflecting an increase of nearly 90% compared to 2022, as reported by CoinWire. Europe has taken the lead in this growing market, representing 37.32% of total crypto transaction value, and is projected to see a 2.7-fold increase this year from 2022. Russia […]
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and sanctions, Russia is reportedly preparing to enact a strict ban on the widespread trading of cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin, allowing only digital financial assets to be issued within its own jurisdiction. This move is part of a broader government effort to regulate the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Only miners and projects approved […]
Wally Adeyemo, Undersecretary of the U.S. Treasury, released an official statement saying Russia is increasingly resorting to alternative payment methods, such as the stablecoin Tether (USDT), to evade sanctions and sustain its military operations. The hearing, titled “Countering Illicit Finance, Terrorism, and Sanctions Evasion,” marks the committee’s second discussion on the topic within the last […]
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has escalated its enforcement efforts by tightening its grip on individuals and entities operating within the financial services and technology sectors in Russia, particularly those involved in virtual assets, enabling evasion of US sanctions. The enforcement agency claimed that these individuals and entities played a crucial role in […]