Some businesses have begun using crypto, including bitcoin, to make international payments, Russia's finance minister said.

Russia's largest bank has reportedly joined the country's digital ruble pilot program ahead of a mid-2025 launch of the ...

The Russian government has approved restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations across multiple regions, which will take ...

The government's concerns about the crypto mining sector's high energy demands have prompted a temporary ban in key regions.

This comes after Russia passed new legislation allowing the use of cryptocurrency in international trade, marking a ...

Banks will have the capability to freeze digital ruble transactions for a maximum of 48 hours if they believe a fraud is taking place. The measure offers Russian banks enhanced protection to ...

Crypto mining is popular in Siberia because of low operating costs, Crypto News noted, due to the cool temperatures and cheap power supply. But many in Siberia have blamed crypto miners for power ...

Russia taps Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for international trade, embracing digital assets to counter economic challenges ...

The Russian government has approved a list of regions and territories where cryptocurrency mining will be prohibited, TASS ...

Russia legalizes Bitcoin for international payments to counter sanctions, and expanding its use for trade.

Russia is expanding the use of Bitcoin in foreign trade to bypass sanctions, as confirmed by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.

The Russian government has approved a decree banning cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions from January 1, 2025, according to TASS.