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Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Bill With Provisions for 'Circumventing Sanctions'
The legislation would license crypto exchanges and permit cross-border cryptocurrency use while maintaining domestic payment restrictions.
2026-04-22 15:26:41

Grinex hack blows a hole in Russia’s sanctions‑evading crypto lifeline
Russian-linked crypto exchange Grinex shuts down after losing over $13m in a suspected state-level cyberattackPlatform, already sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and EU, was a key ruble off‑ramp helping Russian businesses dodge sanctionsExperts say the loss of Grinex will “seriously damage” Russia’s shadow economy and its ability to move money offshore
2026-04-20 19:00:00

