Russia News » Siberia News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: EU formally adopts new Russia sanctions package: this time targeting financial services and cryptocurrencies
The Council of the EU on 23 July formally adopted a new package of sanctions against Russia which, as stated, "delivers a powerful blow to Russian energy, financial services and cryptocurrencies". It ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Russia's central bank laid out a proposed framework that would legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for both individuals and institutions, continuing its softening stance toward ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Authorities root out over 8,000 illegal miners in Irkutsk, Russia’s crypto mining capital
Russian authorities have identified more than 8,000 miners minting cryptocurrencies outside the law in the Siberian crypto mining hotspot of Irkutsk. The region banned the activity in parts of its ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Bank of Russia Targets 2026 for Strict Crypto Regulation Framework and New Penalties
The Bank of Russia has set out a timeline that would bring Russia's fragmented cryptocurrency rules under a single, enforceable framework by mid-2026, while preparing new penalties for illegal market ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia wants to introduce its first regulatory framework for crypto like Bitcoin, with lawmakers aiming to finalize the draft for a parliamentary vote by the end of June. Russia is preparing to ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Russian bank explores use of cryptocurrencies in grain trading
SOCHI, May 30. /TASS/. The Russian Agricultural Bank in cooperation with the Bank of Russia is exploring an opportunity of using cryptocurrencies in payments when trading in grain, the Russian ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Putin’s landmark law pushes Russia to propose new rules
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark law last week. The landmark law signed by Putin on Aug. 4 allows retail (non-qualified) investors to buy the most liquid cryptocurrencies capped at ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin and Crypto for Retail Investors
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights. The Bank of Russia has set out a ...
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: FACTBOX: Bank of Russia lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies for public trading
According to the law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign exchanges are taken into account MOSCOW, August 11.
News Russia » Siberia » Cryptocurrencies: Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Russia's central bank has proposed a framework to legalize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for individuals and institutions. The proposal allows ordinary citizens to buy and sell cryptocurrencies ...