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Russia will have a unified facial payment system by the second half of 2025, aiming to onboard millions as non-card payment systems gain preference. Sber and NSPK, which operates the Mir card payment system, will join forces to establish standards and achieve interoperability. Sber and NPSK Join Forces to Launch Facial Payment System in Russia … Read more
Russia and Iran are forging a confidential financial system to replace SWIFT, signaling a bold move to bypass Western dominance and reshape global economic power dynamics. Russia and Iran Deepen Ties in Push to Abandon SWIFT Completely Russia and Iran are collaborating to establish a secure financial messaging system as an alternative to the SWIFT … Read more
A Russian national was sentenced to seven years in prison for high treason involving cryptocurrency. The individual repeatedly transferred funds to a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using crypto. Russian National Sentenced to 7 Years in Jail for Using Crypto to Fund Ukrainian Forces One of the first cases involving crypto funding and treason … Read more
Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western financial systems while boosting economic independence. Russia’s Plans for National Currency Payment Systems Signal Declining Dollar Use Countries worldwide are increasingly opting for national currencies in trade agreements, reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and … Read more
Russia’s central bank now mandates the registration of foreign exchange trade contracts involving digital rights, aiming to enhance oversight, integrate cryptocurrencies, and ensure financial stability. Bank of Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto Deals and Digital Tokens Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, has introduced regulations to manage foreign exchange operations involving digital rights. Digital … Read more
Russian nationals face charges for allegedly using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from ransomware, wire fraud, and theft, obscuring illicit funds’ origins, the DOJ says. Russian Nationals Face DOJ Charges for Laundering Cryptocurrency Theft Proceeds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Jan. 10 the indictment of three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers … Read more
The Russian government has started selling part of the 1,032 bitcoins seized from former investigator Marat Tambiev, convicted of taking bribes. Russian Authorities Seize Real Estate Belonging to Bribery-Convicted Official The Russian government has reportedly begun selling a portion of over 1,032 bitcoins (BTC) seized from a former investigator, Marat Tambiev, who was convicted of … Read more
The Bitcoin seized from former ICRF employee Marat Tambiev will be turned into Russian state revenue from a hardware crypto wallet. Go to Source
Russian Telegram users now have more media freedom than Europeans, as EU censorship grows—raising alarms over the future of free expression across digital platforms. Pavel Durov Exposes Media Censorship Divide Between EU and Russia Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, has criticized media restrictions in the European Union, highlighting what he described as greater freedom for Russian … Read more
Alexey Zhikharev, director of the Renewable Energy Development Association (REDA), revealed that cryptocurrency mining accounts for almost 1% of Russia’s energy consumption. He stated that as the industry grows, miners will increasingly employ renewable energy sources. Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Energy Expenditure Nears 1% of the Nation’s Total The growth in Russia’s cryptocurrency mining industry energy … Read more
