Federal officials are trying to rein in the secretive sector. A major ban could shift the tide for the future of ...

Some businesses have begun using crypto, including bitcoin, to make international payments, Russia's finance minister said.

The Bank of Russia is developing a new centralized platform to identify and restrict cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) ...

The Kremlin’s crypto mining drive may be motivated by its desire to turn Russia into an AI powerhouse, experts have suggested ...

The government's concerns about the crypto mining sector's high energy demands have prompted a temporary ban in key regions.

Russia taps Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for international trade, embracing digital assets to counter economic challenges ...

Russia legalizes Bitcoin for international payments to counter sanctions, and expanding its use for trade.

Russia is expanding the use of Bitcoin in foreign trade to bypass sanctions, as confirmed by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

The Russian government has announced a list of regions where cryptocurrency mining will face restrictions or outright bans, ...

Russia's largest bank has reportedly joined the country's digital ruble pilot program ahead of a mid-2025 launch of the ...

Bitcoin’s adoption comes alongside the introduction of Russia’s digital ruble. While both initiatives aim to diversify the ...