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Binance said it won’t disclose the financial terms of the deal, but that it doesn’t include any ongoing revenue share from the sale
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The world’s largest crypto exchange said Monday it was weighing options to leave Russia and has restricted trading pairs to the ruble only
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Pending approval from Vladimir Putin, the law will go into effect in less than a month on Aug. 1, 2023
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Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner were charged with money laundering in connection with the Mt. Gox hack
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Russia banned 500 more Americans, including individuals from think tanks, US government agencies and even late night comedians
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If cryptocurrency doesn’t let anyone send money to anyone else, from anywhere in the world — what is it even good for?
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Despite Russia’s ban on crypto payments within the country, it is reportedly looking to test the use of such assets for dealings with foreign entities, a local news agency reports
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One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s clear that cryptocurrency is still not the answer to continued sanctions
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Legkodymov’s “access to cryptocurrency” and status as a Russian national who was in the US on a visa are reasons he should be detained, a judge said
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Trade volumes for Russian ruble and Ukrainian hryvnia pairs spiked at critical points throughout the conflict — especially when fiat was threatened
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Latest measures against crypto exchange crucial “proof point” for US and allies going after Russian crypto crime ecosystem, Chainalysis exec says
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Russian users will no longer be able to buy, sell or gift NFTs via Dapper Labs’ custodial wallet, but the startup says they still own them
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The bill will require the Treasury and the State Departments to compile a report on how crypto impacts the effectiveness and enforcement of sanctions against Russia
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Leveling sanctions on anonymity-enhancing technology can deter criminals, Elizabeth Rosenberg said
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The only hope for Vinnik is Russia entering into negotiations with the US over the exchange of prisoners, his lawyer said
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BBC chair Richard Sharp reportedly invested in Atomyze, founded by Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, throughout 2019
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While the US and parts of Europe weigh the role that cryptos might play in aiding Russian sanction evasion, Cyprus is being fully compliant, a government official told Blockworks
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Russian-language news outlet Meduza is now relying solely on foreign donations for the first time ever, with crypto as its lifeline
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Binance, shortly after updating its sanction policy, announced it shuttered accounts tied to relatives of top Russian officials
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