Russian ‘Crypto Queen’ Reportedly Arrested in Moscow
Police in Russia have reportedly arrested an entrepreneur and “crypto influencer” known as Bitmama, aka the “Queen of Crypto,” on fraud charges. Per Moskvich Magazine and the Telegram-based news networks Baza and Readovk...
Per Moskvich Magazine and the Telegram-based news networks Baza and Readovka, Valeria “Bitmama” Fedyakina was detained by police on September 15 after an “acquaintance” filed a fraud complaint.
The unnamed “acquaintance” claimed Fedyakina had duped him into handing over almost $70 million....
Read More: Russian ‘Crypto Queen’ Reportedly Arrested in Moscow
Original source
Read on CryptonewsRelated market context
British forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel, exposing crypto-paid shadow fleet
The operation highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies for sanctions evasion, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny on...
UK armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in Channel, exposing crypto-powered sanctions evasion
The interception of Russia's shadow fleet highlights the evolving complexity of sanctions evasion, underscoring crypto's role in g...
India bought Russian oil at US request to stabilize global prices, now crypto is lubricating the deals
India's use of crypto for Russian oil payments highlights a shift towards multipolar trade systems, challenging the dollar's domin...
EU targets head of Russian Orthodox Church with sanctions after Hungary drops four-year veto
Hungary's policy shift enhances EU unity, potentially strengthening future sanctions and reducing Russia's ability to bypass oil r...
Russia Takes Aim at Pro-Western Crypto With New Fees and Limits
Russia Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov disclosed on June 9, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic F...
Europe Just Got the Power to Ban Entire Countries From Crypto, And Russia Hit Back With Fees on USDT and USDC the Same Day
Europe Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, and buried inside it wa...