Russia and Ukraine Fall in Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Adoption Rankings
Ukraine and Russia have been ranked eighth and tenth, respectively, in the 2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index by the analytics firm Chainalysis.
Russia and Ukraine Fall in Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Adoption Rankings
Ukraine and Russia have been ranked eighth and tenth, respectively, in the 2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index by the analytics firm Chainalysis.
Irkutsk Police Uncover Mining Farm Hidden in Bushes
In Irkutsk, police officers and energy company specialists discovered a mining farm in a forest plantation. The monthly income was approximately 250,000 rubles.
Moscow State University Establishes AI Faculty
Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov (MSU) has established a faculty of artificial intelligence.
Moscow Exchange Unveils AI Development Strategy
The Moscow Exchange has formulated and adopted an artificial intelligence development strategy extending to 2028, envisioning the creation of an AI ecosystem.
Experts Weigh In on Russia’s Central Bank Tightening Crypto Investment Controls
ForkLog spoke with experts to understand the potential implications of the new rules for the banking sector and its clients.
Russian Central Bank to Tighten Oversight of Banks’ Cryptocurrency Investments
The Bank of Russia will impose stricter regulations on credit institutions' dealings with crypto assets. The regulator will introduce requirements for accounting digital assets when calculating capital and mandatory standards.
Illegal Crypto Cash-Out Scheme Worth 3 Billion Rubles Halted in Ufa
Police are investigating a group involved in illegal financial operations benefiting crypto exchanges, online casinos, and fraudulent call centers.
Top five crypto exchanges without restrictions in Russia
Key advantages of trading platforms for Russian users.
Ingushetia Farmers Caught Illegally Mining Cryptocurrency, Stealing 8 Million kWh of Electricity
In the Ingush village of Surkhakhi, energy officials uncovered illegal cryptocurrency mining operations at a livestock farm, leading to significant electricity theft. This was reported by Rosseti North Caucasus. The consumer initially used a transformer with a capacity of 100 kVA and a contractual load of up to 80 kW. Later, the owner unlawfully replaced […]
Over 80% of Financial Pyramids in Russia Shift to Cryptocurrencies
In the first half of 2025, the Bank of Russia identified 2,328 financial pyramids, with over 80% utilising cryptocurrencies as the primary means of fund transfer, according to the regulator’s report. The schemes were short-term pseudo-investment online projects. Some promised returns from investments in digital currencies, while others focused on precious metals, commodities, and various […]
Experts Evaluate the Impact of Fines for Cryptocurrency Payments in Russia
The Russian authorities plan to introduce fines for paying for goods and services with cryptocurrency starting in 2026. The draft law will be considered in the State Duma this autumn, according to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the financial market committee, in a comment to «Izvestia». According to him, fines for individuals will range from 100,000 […]We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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