Russian founder of sanctioned exchange Garantex starts Tether desk
Exved, a new Russian firm working on cross-border USDT flows, is working with executives of previously sanctioned firms like Garantex.
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US sanctions Russian woman for laundering oligarch funds with crypto
The Russian woman allegedly used crypto to help oligarchs evade US sanctions via the UAE and launder ransomware funds.
Ex-NSA worker sold gov’t secrets for crypto to benefit Russia
The ex-NSA worker sold top secret files to a fake Russian agent for crypto in an attempt to "injure" the US and pay off his debt.
Binance exec exodus continues as Russia leadership quits
The loss of Binance's top execs in Russia makes seven high-ranking employees to have left in just two months.
Rouble and Tether trade volume spiked when Wagner Group went rogue: FT
Russian rouble and 'stablecoin' tether trade volume soared 277% on June 24, magnifying concerns of illicit activity.
Binance money processor Advcash looks like a Russian laundering operation
Red flags around Advcash include its thinly disguised Russian origins, government links, and its acceptance of anonymous cash deposits.
Russia bitcoin narcotics case raises questions for money laundering laws
Converting bitcoin into fiat currency is now a possible act of money laundering as Russia's Supreme Court overturns an acquittal.
Russian man accused of treason for funding Ukraine with crypto
It's alleged that the man committed treason by sending crypto to buy ammunition, medical equipment, drones, and infrared rifle scopes.
Chief Russian investigator accused of accepting record 1,032 bitcoin bribe
The alleged bitcoin bribe, worth $26.5 million, was accepted from Russian hackers in exchange for protecting their illegal assets.
Crypto use in Russia rises as country faces sanctions and bank outages
Following a wave of devastating cyber attacks, Russian banks and businesses are turning to crypto and blockchain to avoid further disruption.