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Russia advances crypto bill with licensing rules and retail limits

Russia passes crypto bill in first reading; permits use in foreign trade settlements

Russia open to removing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, says Rosatom CEO

Russia's state nuclear agency Rosatom has signaled openness to removing Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, potentially providing a diplomatic intermediary role that could ease US-Iran tensions without requiring direct negotiations between the two countries.

Russia targets European drone makers aiding Ukraine, complicating ceasefire talks

Russia-Ukraine conflict stalemates as ceasefire deadline nears April 30, 2026

Russia-linked Grinex exchange suspends operations after $15 million hack, blames ‘hostile states’

Orbán’s defeat, US oil move boost EU sanctions prospects against Russia

Russia reports attack on oil tanker in its waters amid Ukraine conflict

Iran considers rerouting oil exports through Russia amid Hormuz blockade

Bulgaria signs military deal with Ukraine, impacting election dynamics

Bulgaria has signed a military agreement with Ukraine, a geopolitical development that could reshape the country's election dynamics by potentially weakening pro-Russian political candidates and altering voter preferences. This deal signals Bulgaria's strategic realignment away from Russian influence, which may have significant implications for Eastern European political stability.

Russia’s key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks

Russia's Ust-Luga port, a major oil export facility on the Baltic coast, has resumed crude oil loadings after operations were halted at the end of March due to intensified Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Kremlin offers to mediate Iran war, calls NATO hostile

Russia is about to roll the dice on crypto regulation. Here’s its playbook

SEC Questioned Over Treatment Of Trump’s ‘Crypto Backers’ Amid Enforcement Chief Exit

Russia Imposes Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations With Purchase Caps and Licensing Requirements

Russia clears draft laws to tighten crypto trading and limit retail participation

Russia moves to narrow crypto trading to regulated intermediaries

From the Battlefield to the Blockchain: How Cryptocurrency Is Helping Finance the Drone Revolution

Asia's weekly TOP10 crypto news: Russia to Establish Listing Standards for Crypto Exchanges, $60 Billion in Crypto Assets Flows Out of South Korea and Top10 News

Scammers prey on pro-Iran crypto donors, warn politicians

Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Russians who support Iran, tricking them into sending Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other digital assets through fraudulent schemes. A major political group has issued warnings about these scams specifically targeting pro-Iran crypto donors.

Russian pyramid scheme operators have turned to crypto en masse, warns Moscow

Russia's central bank reports that two-thirds of pyramid scheme operators in the country are now using cryptocurrency, following the identification of over 4,600 criminal crypto wallets. This represents a significant shift toward crypto adoption among fraudulent financial schemes in Russia.

Man arrested in Russia on terrorism charges after raising $6,500 in crypto

Russian security forces arrested an individual accused of using cryptocurrency to raise $6,500 for armed terrorist groups. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about crypto being used for illicit financing and potential regulatory crackdowns.

Russians spending $648 million on crypto every day, says finance ministry

Russia's finance ministry reports that Russians are conducting cryptocurrency transactions worth approximately $648 million daily. This represents significant crypto activity in Russia despite ongoing international sanctions and regulatory uncertainties.

Encrypted texts reveal how Nvidia chips and U.S. tech are being smuggled to China and Russia

Ukraine seeks European mediation for airport ceasefire with Russia