Russia Financial News
10.03 / 13:35
Blockchain
Provident
Software
Money laundering
Bitcoin
Crypto users
Russian AML Regulator Says It’s Monitoring 25,000 Crypto Users – Here’s How
The top Russian anti-money laundering regulator says that it is “monitoring” over 25,000 crypto users – and claims it has sophisticated tools that let it detect illegal activities.
10.03 / 04:01
India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West
NEW DELHI—As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of an Indian prime minister, refusing to take sides between Russia and the U.S.
09.03 / 19:33
regulation
sanctions
US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
The United States Treasury has announced deputies of the multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs, or REPO, Task Force have targeted crypto in Russian entities’ attempts to evade sanctions.
09.03 / 16:43
Payments
regulation
Banks
Bitcoin
Ukraine’s central bank sees both promises and threats in Bitcoin
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has expressed a mixed stance on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) after a year of war in the country.
09.03 / 06:25
India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West
NEW DELHI—As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of an Indian prime minister, refusing to take sides between Russia and the U.S.
08.03 / 14:29
regulation
Bank of Russia
Bitcoin
regulatory
Russian crypto advocates urge Putin to stop regulatory hostility
As Russia continues to delay adopting cryptocurrency regulations, local advocates have appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to change the government’s approach to regulating the market.
08.03 / 14:07
NFT
rights
International
International Women's Day: Sotheby's Auction House and UnicornDAO to Hold Art Auction Benefitting Women's Rights
As part of today's celebrations of the International Women’s Day across the world, auction house Sotheby’s is hosting a benefit auction, titled 'My Body, My Business', which features a wide range of feminist artwork, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), by both renowned and up-and-coming female artists.
08.03 / 13:45
India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West
NEW DELHI—As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of an Indian prime minister, refusing to take sides between Russia and the U.S.
07.03 / 19:07
Telegram
Gaming
TON
Nazi
Crypto scams
tax breaks
Today in Crypto: Pro-Russian & Neo-Nazi Militia Groups Promoting Digital Wallets for Crowdfunding on Telegram, Crypto Scams in Hong Kong up 67%, Thailand to Offer Tax Breaks for Investment Tokens Issuers
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07.03 / 16:25
India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West
NEW DELHI—As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of an Indian prime minister, refusing to take sides between Russia and the U.S.
06.03 / 16:25
India, Wary of China, Expands Trade Ties With the West
NEW DELHI—As host to foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations last week, Narendra Modi played the traditionally neutral role of an Indian prime minister, refusing to take sides between Russia and the U.S.
06.03 / 13:45
Blockchain
CBDC
regulation
Central Bank
Iran completes pre-pilot phase of central bank digital currency
Iran is moving forward with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans, completing preliminary research for the launch of a potential digital rial.
05.03 / 19:53
Blockchain
Ethereum
Hackers
Crowdfunding
Bitcoin
Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win
In the Russia-Ukraine war, both sides of the conflict have been leveraging cryptocurrencies to achieve the upper hand.
04.03 / 20:23
Fighting
Academic Fight Erupts Over Measuring the West’s Pressure on Russian Economy
One way to judge the impact of Western economic pressure on Russia is by how many Western companies stop doing business there.
04.03 / 20:23
How Gas From Texas Becomes Cooking Fuel in France
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe is importing U.S. natural gas like never before to heat homes, generate electricity and power factories.
03.03 / 19:59
Blockchain
COST
Digital
Mining
Progressive
financing
Russia Unveils Mutual Fund for Financing Crypto Mining Operations
A Russian company has unveiled a new fund intended to finance crypto mining operations in the country.
03.03 / 16:03
How Gas From Texas Becomes Cooking Fuel in France
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe is importing U.S. natural gas like never before to heat homes, generate electricity and power factories.
03.03 / 15:29
Fighting
Academic Fight Erupts Over Measuring the West’s Pressure on Russian Economy
One way to judge the impact of Western economic pressure on Russia is by how many Western companies stop doing business there.
03.03 / 00:19
Blockchain
Adoption
Banks
Chinese yuan
Russian bank issues first on-chain bank guarantee in Chinese yuan
Moscow Credit Bank has issued a blockchain-based bank guarantee denominated in Chinese currency, claiming the product is the first in the country. The bank guarantee exceeds 100 million Chinese yuan — or nearly $144,600 USD at time of publication.
02.03 / 13:29
COST
UPS
Provident
Manufacturing
global economy
Global Economy Shows Signs of Winter Resilience
Business activity in the U.S., the eurozone and the U.K. picked up in February, a boost for the global economy and a sign of resilience as Russia’s war on Ukraine is poised to enter its second year.
01.03 / 20:15
regulation
Former Biden Advisor Reveals Administration's Drive Towards Digital Dollar – What's Going On?
A former top economic adviser for President Joe Biden has revealed that the administration is pushing to launch a digital dollar in a bid to “crowd out” private cryptocurrencies.
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