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Russian Governor Says Gas Solution May Solve Region’s Bitcoin Mining Woes

Russian Governor Says Gas Solution May Solve Region’s Bitcoin Mining Woes

A Russian provincial governor has claimed that associated gas produced at oil drilling sites could provide a solution to ongoing Bitcoin mining-related concerns. Earlier this month, the BTC mining hotspot of Irkutsk unveiled the nation’s first-ever year-round ban on crypto mining in the southern part of the oblast. This move came just months after Moscow […]

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Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the lives of Russian citizens

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Russian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank to Launch Elite-Only Crypto Exchange

Russian Ministry of Finance and Central Bank to Launch Elite-Only Crypto Exchange

A bold crypto revolution is underway as Russia launches a regulated crypto exchange for elite investors, dragging digital assets into legality, led by the Finance Ministry and the central bank. Russian Central Bank and Finance Ministry Aim to Drag Crypto out of the Shadows Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced at a recent Ministry of

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Russia Gets Serious About Crypto, Plans State Exchange Rollout

Russia Gets Serious About Crypto, Plans State Exchange Rollout

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Russian authorities intend to launch a cryptocurrency exchange for the country’s highest-net-worth investors only, a change of direction for the country in handling digital assets. Central Bank Relaxes Stance On Digital Currency Market Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced in a ministry board

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Russia May Expand Bitcoin Mining Restrictions to Additional Regions

Russia May Expand Bitcoin Mining Restrictions to Additional Regions

Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is still undecided whether these new regions will impose a full mining ban or only restrictions during the heating season. Russia Attacks Bitcoin Mining

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Russia Greenlights Crypto Exchange for ‘Super-Qualified’ Investors

Russia Greenlights Crypto Exchange for ‘Super-Qualified’ Investors

The Ministry of Finance in Russia and the central bank are preparing to launch a state-backed crypto exchange exclusively for “super-qualified” investors. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed the initiative at a recent ministry meeting, local outlet RBC reported Wednesday, stating that the goal is to legitimize crypto assets and shift digital transactions into a regulated

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Russian Energy Ministry May Ban Crypto Mining in Three More Regions

Russian Energy Ministry May Ban Crypto Mining in Three More Regions

The Russian Energy Ministry could ban crypto mining in three more regions as local electricity grids continue to come under pressure. The state-run news agency TASS reported that the ministry is mulling mining bans in the northern part of Karelia (northwestern Russia), the Penza Oblast (over 600km southeast of Moscow), and part of Khakassia, in

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Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors”

Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors”

Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors” Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia are set to jointly launch a cryptocurrency exchange designed exclusively for super-qualified investors, as part of a broader effort to bring crypto operations into a formal regulatory framework, according to a

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A Blow to the Dollar: Russia Reaches Historic Milestone by Paying for Over Half of Its Imports in Rubles

A Blow to the Dollar: Russia Reaches Historic Milestone by Paying for Over Half of Its Imports in Rubles

According to the Central Bank of Russia, 53.5% of all imports to the country were paid for with Russian rubles in February, marking a historic record. Currencies from unfriendly countries, including the U.S. dollar, accounted for only 17.2%, representing a success for a nation facing unilateral sanctions from the U.S. government. Russia Pays Imports Mostly

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Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: SEC Sets Roundtable, Russia Eyes Stablecoins, and Canada Approves Solana ETFs

Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: SEC Sets Roundtable, Russia Eyes Stablecoins, and Canada Approves Solana ETFs

Global momentum toward clearer crypto regulation continued to build this week as multiple jurisdictions revealed plans to tighten, reshape, or expand their digital asset policies. Regulators in the United States, Russia, and Canada shared updates that could influence their approach to cryptocurrency oversight. SEC Roundtable to Explore Custody and Crypto Regulation The U.S. Securities and

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