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Sberbank Crypto Trading: Russia’s Biggest Bank Approved to Exchange Bitcoin and Ethereum
Russia's largest bank was added to the Bank of Russia's crypto exchange operator register on October 12, ahead of a planned December 1 launch.
October 13, 2026
Trump Declares Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire — Bitcoin Rises, but Is the Market Pricing a Real Deal?
Bitcoin rose more than 1% after Trump declared a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, though the gain still rests on Kyiv's conditional support.
October 12, 2026
UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot Over Russia Sanctions Evasion
The UK added three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms to its Russia sanctions list, targeting brands suspected of helping Moscow dodge curbs.
October 9, 2026
Japan Adds Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex to Asset Freeze List
Tokyo added Garantex to an asset freeze list covering 33 Russian entities and nine individuals, alongside restrictions on 35 shadow-fleet vessels.
October 5, 2026
Treasury Sanctions A7 Shadow Banking Network Used by Iran
Treasury's OFAC sanctioned the A7 Network and FinCEN proposed a rule blocking U.S. institutions from moving funds, including crypto, to its sub-agents.
October 3, 2026
Russia’s Regulated Crypto Trading Could Reach $46 Billion in First Year, Sberbank Says
Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told TASS that Russia's regulated crypto trading could hit $46.43 billion in year one and $87.06 billion by 2029.
August 31, 2026