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ForkLog 51 15.07.2025

Digital Ruble Set for Circulation by September 2026

The Russian State Duma has passed a law in its third reading to introduce the digital ruble into circulation starting September 1, 2026, as reported by Interfax. July 23, 2025 | 17:01Update: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law on the implementation of the digital ruble. The relevant document has appeared on the legal […]

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ForkLog 59 15.07.2025

Moscow Exchange to Launch Ethereum Futures Trading

In August, the Moscow Exchange will commence trading in two types of futures: one linked to the Ethereum exchange rate and the other to U.S. government bonds. This was reported by RBC.

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ForkLog 30 08.07.2025

Bitcoin Corruption in Russia Estimated at 13.5 Billion Rubles

Rosfinmonitoring, in collaboration with the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, has developed a methodology to enable commercial banks to identify corruption schemes involving cryptocurrencies. This was announced by the head of the agency, Yuri Chikhanchin, during a meeting with Vladimir Putin. According to the official, such crimes are typically committed through […]

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ForkLog 28 08.07.2025

Cryptocurrency Turnover in Russia Halves

As of June 29, the average daily turnover of cryptocurrencies in the Russian market stands at $66.7 billion, compared to $140.2 billion at the beginning of 2025, marking a significant decrease. This information is reported by Vedomosti, citing trading data. Meanwhile, the industry’s capitalization shows positive dynamics despite price corrections. In 2024, it grew by […]

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ForkLog 49 03.07.2025

Rostec to Launch RUBx Token on TRON Blockchain

The state corporation Rostec announced the launch of the RUBx token and the RT-Pay payment platform. The asset will maintain a one-to-one ratio with the ruble. The company supports the creation, production, and export promotion of innovative industrial products used in both defense and civilian sectors. RT-Pay will enable companies and individuals to conduct transactions […]

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ForkLog 18 02.07.2025

US Sanctions Imposed on Bulletproof Hosting Provider

OFAC added the Russian company Aeza Group, a provider of global Bulletproof hosting services, to its sanctions list, accusing it of supporting cybercriminal activities. According to the agency, the firm, headquartered in St. Petersburg, sells access to specialized servers and other computer infrastructure used by operators of ransomware, data thieves, and drug traffickers worldwide. Specifically, […]

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ForkLog 16 30.06.2025

Bitcoin Miners in St. Petersburg Cause 8 Million Rubles in Damages

The police in St. Petersburg discovered 58 illegally connected ASIC miners at a local enterprise’s substation. The mining farm occupied several hundred square meters. Upon inspection, it was found that electricity was being used for the entire facility, including the mining equipment and ventilation system, bypassing metering devices. Energy company representatives have drawn up the […]

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ForkLog 77 26.06.2025

Russia Equates P2P Cryptocurrency Transactions with Entrepreneurship: Expert Opinions

The Arbitration Court of the Rostov Region has ruled that P2P cryptocurrency transactions constitute entrepreneurial activity. This was reported by lawyers from the company Nextons. Since 2020, the defendant has been an individual entrepreneur under the simplified taxation system (STS). In the 2022 declaration, he reported an income of 800,000 rubles. However, the Federal Tax […]

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ForkLog 21 24.06.2025

Bitmama Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

The Presnensky District Court of Moscow has sentenced Valeria Fedyakina, known by the alias Bitmama, to seven years in a general regime colony for fraud. This was reported by TASS. Fedyakina was found guilty under Part 4 of Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (fraud on a particularly large scale). The […]

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ForkLog 39 19.06.2025

Sberbank Launches Bitcoin-Linked Bonds Worth 500 Million Rubles

Russia’s Sberbank has issued over-the-counter bonds valued at 500 million rubles, tied to the price of the leading cryptocurrency. This was announced by the bank’s Deputy Chairman, Anatoly Popov, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to «Lenta.ru». The product allows investors to allocate funds into an asset whose value is dependent on the […]

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ForkLog 139 12.06.2025

Analysts Report New Surge of Covert Mining in Russia

The hacker group Librarian Ghouls, also known as Rare Werewolf, has compromised hundreds of Russian devices for covert cryptocurrency mining. This was reported by experts from Kaspersky Lab. Infection Method The perpetrators gained access to systems through phishing emails. These emails are disguised as messages from legitimate organizations and appear as official documents or payment […]

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ForkLog 47 09.06.2025

Moscow Exchange to Launch Its Own Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange has announced the launch of a Bitcoin index. The calculation and publication of the indicator under the ticker MOEXBTC will commence on June 10. Mechanics of the New Index The index is calculated once a day at 12:30 Moscow time. Detailed methodology can be found on the trading platform’s website. MOEXBTC is […]

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