Feb 16, 2026

Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says

Government and central bank officials are pushing for legislation to regulate cryptocurrency activities, aiming for passage during...

Feb 12, 2026

Russia Plans Return to US Dollar Settlement as Strategic Cooperation Talks Emerg...

TLDR: Russia and US combined oil production could reach 22.6 million barrels daily, reshaping global markets  Moscow controls 44%...

Feb 12, 2026

Russia Weighs Support for Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis and U.S. Tariff Threats

TLDR Russia is exploring ways to aid Cuba, which is facing a severe fuel shortage. Russia emphasizes “constructive dialogue” with...

Feb 06, 2026

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans

Russia’s biggest bank said it plans to offer loans secured by cryptocurrency following a pilot deal with a mining firm, with legis...

Feb 05, 2026

Sovcombank says it's the first Russian bank to offer bitcoin-backed loans to pub...

Larger rival Sberbank beat Sovcombank to the punch, but it's still running as a pilot program.

Feb 03, 2026

Moscow Exchange to add SOL, XRP, and TRX futures contracts to crypto derivatives...

The new contracts will be based on indices for each token, settled in rubles, and accessible only to qualified investors.

Feb 02, 2026

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while hi...

An En+ subsidiary has filed an insolvency claim against the crypto mining firm, adding to pressure from energy debts, regulatory c...

Feb 02, 2026

BitRiver Founder and CEO Igor Runets Detained on Tax Evasion Charges

BitRiver founder and CEO Igor Runets has been detained in Russia and placed under house arrest on multiple tax evasion charges.Th...

Jan 29, 2026

Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets int...

Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymou...

Jan 29, 2026

Russia Limits Crypto Buyers to $4,000 Annually – Will Others Follow?

Russia's upcoming legislation establishes a two-tier crypto system capping retail investors at 300,000 rubles ($4,000) annually wh...