Despite a global decrease in darknet crypto transactions, Russia’s Kraken market experienced a significant surge, increasing by 68% year-over-year, according to Chainalysis. The platform has become the leading […]
Vladimir Smerkis Arrested: Fraud Allegations Impact Crypto Community
Russian crypto veteran Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum and former Binance executive, was arrested in Moscow on May 18th for alleged large-scale fraud. This arrest has sparked significant […]
Russia’s Central Bank Imposes New Restrictions on Tether, Threatening Local Access
Russia’s Central Bank is set to launch a regulated cryptocurrency testing environment on May 26th, which could significantly impact the popularity of Tether (USDT) in the country. The […]
Russia Tightens Crypto Controls: USDT Trading to be Restricted
Facing increasing pressure to restrict crypto activity within its borders, Russia is introducing new regulations that could significantly impact the use of stablecoins like Tether (USDT). While trading […]
Russian Authorities Arrest Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Over Fraud Allegations
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum and former Binance CIS head, was arrested in Moscow on May 16, 2025, on charges of large-scale fraud. His arrest signals increased scrutiny […]
Russian Crypto Executive Arrested Amidst Fraud Investigation
Vladimir Smerkis, former Binance executive and co-founder of Blum, has been arrested in Moscow on May 16th for alleged fraud. This arrest raises questions about his past business […]
Russia Targets USDT in New Crypto Regulations: Impact on Market Liquidity
Russia’s Central Bank has implemented new regulations prohibiting the trading of USDT, significantly impacting the country’s cryptocurrency market. The ban aims to limit access for average retail investors […]
Blum Co-founder Arrested on Fraud Charges in Russia
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of the Blum tap-to-earn app and former Binance executive, was detained on charges of fraud by Russian authorities. The Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted an investigator’s […]
Trump to Meet Putin to Explore Ukraine Conflict Resolution
Former President Trump is set to engage directly with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a bid to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Reports indicate this meeting seeks […]
Russia’s Central Bank Names Bitcoin Top Investment
The Russian central bank has officially recognized Bitcoin as the top investment since 2022, marking a significant shift in its stance on cryptocurrencies. This recognition comes amidst impressive […]
Bitcoin Outperforms Gold, Stocks in Russia as Central Bank Recognizes Strong Growth
Russia’s central bank has published a report highlighting Bitcoin’s impressive performance in April, noting its 11.2% increase compared to other assets like gold and stock indices. This official […]
Russia Names Bitcoin Top Asset of 2025, Signaling Crypto Shift
Russia’s Central Bank has declared Bitcoin the top-performing asset of 2025, surpassing gold, stocks, and bonds in performance within the country’s financial landscape. This unprecedented move signifies a […]
Russia Deploys Massive Force of 640,000 Troops to Ukraine
Russia has dramatically intensified its military presence in Ukraine by deploying a significant force of 640,000 troops. This escalation marks a dramatic shift in the ongoing conflict between […]
Ukraine Opens Door for Negotiations to End Conflict with Russia
In a significant development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared his nation’s readiness to enter into any form of dialogue to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. This […]
Zelensky Seeks Direct Talks with Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled his readiness for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after holding significant discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a […]