Moscow Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures Next Month

Russia Approves Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT for Trading on Licensed Exchanges

Bank of Russia Publishes Draft Rules for Regulated Crypto Trading, Custody, and Settlement

Russia Sets Crypto Fees on USDT, USDC and BNB for Retail Traders

UK Targets Russian Crypto and Uranium Trade in New Sanctions Package

Moscow Exchange Adds Solana, XRP, Tron and Binance Coin Indices

Moscow Exchange to Add XRP, BNB, Solana, TRON to Crypto Index Next Week

Bitcoin

Russia has been a major hub for crypto mining and on‑ramps; tightening digital access adds to the global regulatory pressure already felt from Western sanctions, reinforcing a risk‑off bias across the crypto market. At the same time, capital flight from Russia historically fuels demand for BTC as a censorship‑resistant store of value, creating a tug‑of‑war between short‑term sell pressure and longer‑term safe‑haven buying.

The Kremlin imposed internet restrictions, citing public safety, which are frustrating businesses and the public.

Kremlin Imposes Internet Restrictions, Sparking Frustration Among Russian Businesses and Crypto Users

Kremlin internet clamp creates a hidden liquidity vacuum on Russian exchanges, opening arbitrage windows for global traders

EU Unveils Biggest Sanctions Package Yet, Targeting Russian Crypto Evasion