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Russia Approves New Crypto Trading Framework While Maintaining Domestic Payment Ban

Russia has formally established its first comprehensive legal framework governing cryptocurrency markets after President Vladimir Putin signed landmark legislation regulating digital asset activities nationwide. The new law introduces structured oversight across cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, brokers, investors, clearing organizations, and other market participants. As reported by Tass, the legislation expands regulated

August 6, 2026 2 mins read

BitRiver Founder Faces Escalating Legal Challenges as Fraud Investigation Expands

Russia’s cryptocurrency mining sector faces increased scrutiny after authorities expanded the legal case against BitRiver founder Igor Runets. A Moscow court ordered Runets into formal detention on July 22 after prosecutors added fraud charges to an ongoing tax investigation. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated fraudulent mining equipment transactions involving entities linked

July 30, 2026 2 mins read

Dmitry Vasiliev Former CEO of Wex Exchange Detained in Croatia

The company went insolvent in 2018 and lost $400 million. In the last two years, the crypto entrepreneur was briefly detained in Italy. Jutarnji List reports that former Wex CEO Dmitry Vasiliev was arrested at Franjo Tudjman Airport in Croatian on Wednesday, May 25. According to the newspaper, Interpol issued

June 1, 2022 2 mins read