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Russia has passed a law regulating crypto exchanges, allowing only registered entities to operate and limiting retail investors to 300,000 rubles ($3,700) annually. The law maintains a ban on using digital currencies as payment or legal tender, though exceptions exist for international trade contracts. President Vladimir Putin previously expressed support for Bitcoin, stating it cannot be banned.

A bomb explosion at a Moscow restaurant was declared a terrorist attack by the mayor, killing two people and injuring 21. An unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device detonated it near the entrance, targeting guests at a private event. The device, containing metal ball bearings to maximize casualties, was remotely detonated during a security check.

A Russian activist arrested for charges of 'spreading fakes on the Russian army' previously targeted Kremlin opponents and recently denounced President Vladimir Putin's Ukraine offensive. The arrest occurred a day after he predicted Putin would end up in handcuffs.

A Moscow court has placed businessman Ilya Traber in pre-trial detention in a contract murder case. Investigators are also examining separate allegations of fraud and money laundering against him.

Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin during a phone call that he is prepared to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine and mentioned the US is nearing a peace deal with Iran. The call, described as 'friendly and frank' by Putin adviser Yuri Ushakov, lasted about an hour.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and state news agency TASS.

At least 4 people were killed in Russia by Ukrainian drone strikes. Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight. The incident was reported by state agency Tass, citing Sobyanin.

At least 4 people were killed in Russia by Ukrainian drone strikes. Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight. The incident was reported by state agency Tass, citing Sobyanin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, reaffirming strategic ties and pledging cooperation amid Iran's conflict with the U.S. and Israel.

Sberbank plans to offer crypto trading services once Russian regulations and exchange trading frameworks are established. The Bank of Russia classifies cryptocurrencies as high-risk, but a proposed 2025 regulation allows qualified and non-qualified investors to trade digital assets, with domestic payments still prohibited. A crypto legislation bill passed its first reading in Russia’s State Duma, aiming to establish a licensed intermediary system for digital currencies by July 2026.

Russia's State Duma approved a draft bill to regulate digital currencies, classifying crypto as property and allowing its use in foreign trade while banning domestic payments. The legislation establishes a licensing framework for market participants under the Bank of Russia's oversight, with implementation starting in 2026.

Russia's parliament passed a crypto bill in its first reading, prohibiting cryptocurrency use for domestic payments but allowing it for foreign economic activities. The legislation, reported by TASS, aims to regulate crypto within international trade while restricting its domestic application.