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US Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks

[Mar 15 5:30 AM] A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department…

Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed

[Mar 2 4:30 AM] Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout The Bank of Russia has…

Russia’s Supreme Court Moves to Classify Crypto as Property

[Feb 22 4:30 AM] Russia’s Supreme Court is pushing to classify cryptocurrency as property in penal cases, aiming to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to track, freeze, and confiscate illicit digital assets. Russia’s Supreme Court Advances Crypto Legalization…

Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia

[Feb 21 10:30 AM] The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy infrastructure…

Visa and Mastercard Could Make a Comeback in Russia

[Feb 19 2:30 AM] Visa and Mastercard may attempt a comeback in Russia, but the country’s financial system has already moved on. Could they reclaim lost ground, or is it too late? Visa and Mastercard May Be Returning to Russia Visa and Mastercard may attempt to…

Russia Declares SWIFT ‘Dying’ as Crypto Reshapes Finance

[Feb 18 4:30 AM] Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order?…