Russia

‘Black’ reward miners steal $6.6M in power from Russia’s energy providers
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10 June, 2020

‘Black’ reward miners steal $6.6M in power from Russia’s energy providers

Illegal block reward mining operations in Russia have reportedly stolen more than $6.6 million worth of electricity from energy producers.
Russian post office boss busted processing digital currency at work
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2 June, 2020

Russian post office boss busted processing digital currency at work

A Russian post office boss has been put behind bars for allegedly processing digital currencies using work computers, reportedly causing...
Russian Ministry objects to Telegram ban lift as TON spins off
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29 May, 2020

Russian Ministry objects to Telegram ban lift as TON spins off

A Russian Ministry has objected to the lifting of a ban on Telegram. The federal assembly had proposed the lifting...
Does Russia hate digital currency?
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26 May, 2020

Does Russia hate digital currency?

A number of draft bills have surfaced in Russia that would prohibit and criminalize digital currency if they were to...
Russia may lift ban on Telegram thanks to coronavirus
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24 April, 2020

Russia may lift ban on Telegram thanks to coronavirus

Telegram’s founder has agreed to collaborate with the government on COVID-19 information distribution.
Russia not letting up in bid to bring Alexander Vinnik home
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18 April, 2020

Russia not letting up in bid to bring Alexander Vinnik home

Russia has requested the home detention of alleged fraudster Alexander Vinnik amid concerns over COVID-19.
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