Russia

Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!
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16 July, 2026

Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!

Stablecoin competition heats up as PayPal expands PYUSD, x402 advances AI payments, Circle faces pressure, and Tether ramps up investments.
Russia sets digital ruble launch amid public skepticism
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15 July, 2026

Russia sets digital ruble launch amid public skepticism

Russia is set to launch the digital ruble on September 1, with the central bank partnering with banks and retailers...
Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?
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10 June, 2026

Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?

Russia's A7A5 stablecoin defies sanctions as growth continues, potentially influencing Iran's crypto strategies amid escalating EU sanctions efforts.
Officials eye mining ban in Moscow as risks outweigh benefits
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2 June, 2026

Officials eye mining ban in Moscow as risks outweigh benefits

Moscow officials support a proposed ban on block reward mining in the capital to safeguard the economy and public welfare...
UK targets Russian sanctions evasion in digital asset sector
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29 May, 2026

UK targets Russian sanctions evasion in digital asset sector

New U.K. sanctions target digital currencies and exchanges to combat Russia's war financing, increasing pressure on Putin's regime.
UK targets A7A5 stablecoin, Huobi/HTX for Russian sanctions evasion
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28 May, 2026

UK targets A7A5 stablecoin, Huobi/HTX for Russian sanctions evasion

The U.K. takes action against stablecoin issuer and digital exchange HTX for aiding Russia in bypassing international sanctions after iits...