MOEX Expands Crypto Index Lineup With Planned Solana, Ripple and Tron Futures
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is preparing to expand its crypto derivatives offering in 2026 with the launch of futures linked to Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and
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Russia’s Biggest Bitcoin Miner BitRiver Reportedly Headed for Bankruptcy Amid CEO Detention
TL;DR A court in Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast opened insolvency proceedings against Fox Group, the holding company that controls 98% of BitRiver’s capital. The case stems from
Crypto Crime Surges Again After Years of Decline, TRM Labs Warns
TL;DR TRM Labs recorded a rebound in crypto-related crime in 2025. A total of $158 billion was moved, although that amount accounted for just 1.2% of
Russia Panel Backs Bill On Seizing Digital Currency
Russia’s State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation said it approved for third reading a government-backed bill that would regulate how digital currency is seized
Elliptic: A7A5 Stablecoin Moved $100B Prior to Sanctions Targeting Russia‑Tied Network
TL;DR A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin, processed more than $100B on-chain in less than a year before facing multiple sanctions and blocklists. The token was launched in
Russia Opens Digital Asset Market Access to Retail Investors
TL;DR (70 words total) Russia plans to open its digital asset market to non-professional investors, signaling a controlled expansion of retail access and tighter oversight expectations
On-Chain Data Shows Rapid Growth of Russia’s Ruble-Backed Stablecoin
TLDR: The A7A5 token added $90 billion to its supply, outperforming the growth of Tether and Circle. The asset is utilized by Russian companies for cross-border
Chainalysis Report Details Sharp Rise in State-Linked Illicit Crypto Activity
TL;DR Chainalysis recorded at least $154 billion received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses in 2025, a 162% year-over-year increase, although the figure is considered a lower-bound estimate.
Russia’s $13B Crypto Secret Poised for 2026 Takeoff
TL;DR Russia has quietly developed a $13 billion market in digital financial assets tied to commodities, real estate, and corporate debt under a regulated framework. Crypto
Moscow Greenlights Crypto Investments for Russians, Finance Ministry Confirms
TL;DR Moscow plans to legalize retail crypto access with strict regulations by mid-2026. The framework includes investment limits, authorized assets, and licensed intermediaries. Full adoption of
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