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Finiko Pyramid Scheme: Ex-Minister on Russia's Wanted List

Russia's former communications minister is on a wanted list over the Finiko pyramid scheme. What investigators allege and how the scheme worked.

Sep 14, 2026  ·  6 min read

A Bank-Run Crypto Wallet: What Sber Is Launching and Why

The Sber crypto wallet is set to be integrated into the bank's consumer apps by December 1, enabling the storage of digital assets alongside traditional ruble accounts.

Sep 9, 2026  ·  4 min read

Tokenized Deposits: The Banks' Answer to Stablecoins

39 US banking associations are building BankChain for 2027. What tokenized deposits are, how they differ from stablecoins, and what customers actually get.

Aug 26, 2026  ·  5 min read

Your Bot Now Has Keys: Exchanges Are Opening Up to AI Trading Agents

Binance launched Agent OS: AI trading agents can read accounts and place orders under user-set limits. What the permission model covers and what it misses.

Aug 22, 2026  ·  9 min read

The Word “Potentially” on an FSB Slide: Russia Weighs Wiring Crypto Exchanges into SORM

A slide shown by an FSB representative in May puts crypto exchanges in a box marked “Potentially” - the next candidates for SORM. What the system would see, how that differs from today's data requests, and why the new digital currency law makes it possible.

Aug 5, 2026  ·  7 min read

Crypto Recognised as Property: Putin Signs Russia's New Digital Currency Law

On 4 August Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law No. 282-FZ, giving digital currency the legal status of property. Here is what takes effect on 1 September 2026, 1 July 2027 and 1 September 2027.

Aug 5, 2026  ·  3 min read

Durov on Rosfinmonitoring's List: What It Means for Gram, In-App Purchases and Telegram Access

Rosfinmonitoring confirmed that the restrictions apply to Durov personally, not to the service. What that means in practice for Stars, Premium and Toncoin - and what actually causes the access problems.

Aug 3, 2026  ·  6 min read

Ten Raids in a Single Friday: What the Federation East Operation Means for Russia's Crypto Exchange Market

Ten searches at exchange offices in Moscow-City, dozens detained, a 144-million-ruble fraud case - and a new law that removes the ground under this business model from 1 September 2026.

Aug 3, 2026  ·  13 min read

A Garage, a Car Wash and a Buried Shipping Container: Inside a Nine-Site Underground Mining Network in Nizhny Novgorod

Nine sites at once - a garage, a car wash, basements and a container buried in the ground. Mining is legal in the region; the criminal case is about how the electricity was obtained.

Aug 3, 2026  ·  11 min read

The Battle for Europe: Coinbase and OKX Hand Out Bonuses While a Rival Stalls on Licensing

Coinbase and OKX are offering EU clients bonuses of up to 5% and 8% as a rival exits the market. How MiCA rules reshaped Europe's crypto landscape.

Jul 25, 2026  ·  4 min read

Crypto on Pause: The Central Bank Will Introduce a 48-Hour “Cooling-Off Period”

The Central Bank wants to block instant withdrawals after crypto transactions for 48 hours - a “cooling-off period” to protect investors and deter fraud.

Jul 25, 2026  ·  1 min read

Four Sentenced in the Irkutsk Region for Stealing Mining Equipment Worth 5.3 Million Rubles

Four residents of Magistralny were convicted of stealing 28 mining devices worth over 5.3 million rubles. How the theft unfolded and why mining hardware is a prime target for criminals.

Jul 25, 2026  ·  11 min read