BitRiver Is Selling Tokens to Build More Bitcoin Mining Farms in Siberia

Mining company BitRiver is launching its own token, aiming to raise $35 million on Bithumb

Fearing Being Cut Off From SWIFT, Russia Hints About Blockchain Alternative: Report

Russia's foreign affairs ministry believes SWIFT can be replaced by more advanced systems, mentioning blockchain.

Over 50% of Binance’s Russian Customers Believe Crypto Can Replace Bank Deposits

According to the report, out of 23,133 Binance users who took part in the poll, only 79.9% actually own crypto at this point of time.

Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report

Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.

Russia’s Darknet Criminals Have Novel Crypto Cash-Out System: ‘Buried Treasure’

A darknet ad flagged by the crypto sleuths at Elliptic says vendors will bury vacuum-packed physical cash “5-20 cm under the ground.”

Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.

Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report

Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.