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Two policemen confiscating funds in Moscow.
Regulations
Russia Mulls Seizing Crypto and CBDC in Bankruptcy Cases

Russia’s Ministry of Justice has new plans for crypto enforcement, including seizing digital assets in bankruptcy cases.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao Standing behing a huge pile of Russian Ruble, signaling that he doesn't want it.
Binance News
Binance Halts Russian Ruble Deposits Amid Western Sanctions

Binance announces the termination of Russian ruble deposits from Nov 15, 2023, amidst major regulatory challenges.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao having mixed feelings about unplugging Russia.
Binance News
Binance to Axe Ruble Partner Amid Disputed Russia Exodus

Binance reportedly plans to end its partnership with its ruble payment partner.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao being grumpy, as people pointing fingers at him.
Binance News
Did Binance Really Leave Russia? CZ Denies Owning CommEx

Traverse through the maze of Binance's supposed ties with CommEx. While CZ denies owning the exchange, many are not buying.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao sitting in the office as a man is seen leaving in the window.
Binance News
Binance Russia Exit Questioned Over Unclear CommEX Origins

The mystery surrounding CommEX raises eyebrows within the crypto community.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao shaking the hand of a russian business man who looks a bit like him.
Binance News
Binance Exits Russia After Landing Sell-off Deal with CommEX

Binance bids farewell to Matryoshkas, promising a smooth transition for Russian customers.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Group of man looking out of a window overlooking the universe.
Binance News
Binance Executive Exodus Continues as Russia Chiefs Bow Out

Two top executives overseeing Binance's Business in Russia have stepped down joining a fast growing line of executive departures.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man sitting next to the entrance of Binance to the road leading to Kremlin, showing vomit gesture.
Binance News
Crypto Giant Binance Weighs Pulling Out of Russia

As Binance faces regulatory scrutiny, the exchange is considering pulling out of Russia, including its P2P trading service.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Changpeng Zhao having mixed feelings about unplugging Russia.
Binance News
Binance Delists Sanctioned Russian Banks from P2P Service

Binance pulls the plug on P2P trading via sanctioned banks, causing uproar in the sanctioned aggressor state.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Chanpeng Zhao trying to blend in with a crowd of tourists in Moscow red square.
Binance News
Binance Under Scrutiny for Enabling Russian Transfers Despite U.S. Sanctions

The leading crypto exchange is alleged to have assisted Russian nationals to make transactions through alternate means.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Burned out Russian tank sitting in a digital environment, with Bitcoin logos painted on it and smoke coming out its back.
Regulations
Crypto Makes Up $20M of Russian Military Fundraising Efforts: Report

A report by Elliptic highlighted one coin that’s usually used in such crypto transactions.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Soviet figure running on blockchain in space in front of the moon.
Regulations
Russian Bank Defies Sanctions with New Crypto Payments System

Major Russian bank Rosbank develops a crypto-based cross-border payments system that could help its clients circumvent sanctions.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A huge bear walking away from a bin full of glowing blockchain documents.
Regulations
Russia Abandons Crypto Exchange Plan, Putting Focus on Rules

Contrary to original plans, Russia is going to deliver a regulatory framework for crypto by the end of 2023.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
A Soviet statue of a man walking a road of blockchain in outer space in front of a red planet and red cartoon stars.
Binance News
Binance Lifts Ban on Russian Users, But Not on P2P

Just one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Binance lifted key restrictions for Russian users.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Vladimir Putin wearing dark hoodie surrounded by falling crypto coins and red lasers.
Regulations
Russia Close to Adopting Crypto in International Trade

Russia prepares draft law to adopt crypto for international settlements.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Pussy Riot founding member Nadya Tolokonnikova in front of her NFT.
NFTs
Controversial NFT Lands Pussy Riot Member on Wanted List

Russian authorities are citing Pussy Riot founding member's blasphemous NFT as evidence for criminal charges.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Russian president Vladimir Putin standing alone in the desert as a windy storm emerges.
Binance News
Binance Blocks Russians from Trading EUR and USD, Bans Ruble in P2P

Binance’s special removal operation comes in compliance with the 10th sanction package enforced by the European Union.
by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Soldiers running away from red smoke.
Regulations
Crypto in Conflict: How Crypto Fuels the Ukraine-Russia War

Ukraine has accumulated over $70 million in crypto donations for its war efforts.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
An old stationary computer being pluged in by human hand.
Ethereum (ETH)
Russia’s Sberbank Launching its Own Ethereum DeFi Platform

Russia’s biggest bank is working on its DeFi platform, allowing users to perform regular banking operations.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Russian President Vladimir Putin squats next to t pile of gold bars. In cyrillics, text reads "Sber"
Regulations
Russia’s Banking Giant Sber Issues Gold-Backed Digital Financial Asset

Sber says adigital assets powered by blockchain could be a viable alternative to US dollars.

by . Fact checked by: Finn Miller, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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