Russia

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...
Poland adopts revised crypto bill amid political deadlock
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19 May, 2026

Poland adopts revised crypto bill amid political deadlock

Poland's Sejm approves revised digital asset regulations amid the Zonda scandal, marking progress in crypto legislation despite MiCA implementation delays.
BTC mining metrics improve, but not enough to halt the AI pivot
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7 May, 2026

BTC mining metrics improve, but not enough to halt the AI pivot

BTC mining profits remain under pressure as major miners pivot to AI data centers, dump token reserves, and scale back...