Russian BTC scammer pleads guilty in largest US cyber fraud case
A Russian digital currency exchange operator has pleaded guilty to his role in the operation of a credit card theft ring that led to over $2.2 billion losses.
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Yet another Russian ministry criticizes digital currency ban
The Ministry of Justice is the latest to criticize a digital currency ban proposed by the central bank that would make it illegal for Russians to own Bitcoin.
Russia finally lifts ban on Telegram
After taking a hard stance against Telegram for years, the Russian government has finally lifted a ban on the app, citing its cooperation in stopping terrorism.
Russia’s Ministry for Economy: Regulate, don’t ban digital currencies
A Russian ministry has stood up for the digital currency industry against a proposed blanket ban. It urged the gov’t to consider regulating instead of banning.
‘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
A Russian post office boss has been put behind bars for allegedly processing digital currencies using work computers, reportedly causing damages worth $427.
Russian Ministry objects to Telegram ban lift as TON spins off
The federal assembly had proposed the lifting of the ban for distribution of COVID-19 info in Russia, but another ministry is opposing it.
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 become law.
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
Russia has requested the home detention of alleged fraudster Alexander Vinnik amid concerns over COVID-19.
Darknet criminals made $13M selling fake Russian rubles
A highly-organized Russian crime ring has been busted by police for making and selling $13 million in fake cash over the darknet, for digital currency payments.
Russia delays digital currency law amid coronavirus pandemic
Russia has postponed its digital currency law yet again, this time blaming the coronavirus pandemic that has slowed down legislative processes in the country.