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Russian Rosbank Launches Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Settlement Solution
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Russian Rosbank Launches Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Settlement Solution

Rosbank launched the new service in partnership with a Russian fintech firm B-crypto.

June 02, 2023
Russia to Halt Development of State-Owned Crypto Platform

Russia to Halt Development of State-Owned Crypto Platform

Local sources stated that Russia plans to halt the development of its state-owned crypto platform.

May 29, 2023
IRS Sponsoring Chainalysis for Ukrainian Agents to Hunt for Russian Wallets

IRS Sponsoring Chainalysis for Ukrainian Agents to Hunt for Russian Wallets

Ukrainian law enforcement is utilizing Chainalysis tools and trading offered by the IRS to hunt down Russian sanctions evaders.

May 11, 2023
Ruble Plunges to 12-Month Low as Putin Approves Shell Deal

Ruble Plunges to 12-Month Low as Putin Approves Shell Deal

Foreign firms continue to flee the country, adding more pressure on the ruble.

April 07, 2023
Russia Postpones CBDC Pilot, Waiting for Legislation to Pass

Russia Postpones CBDC Pilot, Waiting for Legislation to Pass

Russia's central bank is forced to postpone its CBDC pilot launch as it awaits for a legislation approval.

March 29, 2023