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February 23, 2024

Russia’s Central Bank Pulls the Plug on Qiwi Bank Amid High-Risk Black Market Operations

In an expected move, Russia's Central Bank announced the revocation of Qiwi Bank's license, citing the bank’s engagement in "high-risk operations" that catered to the black market. This development unfolds just a month after Qiwi Bank's Cyprus-based owner, the payment service provider Qiwi, unveiled its strategy to offload its Russian assets amidst efforts to maintain its listings on both NASDAQ and the Moscow Exchange (MOEX).

November 18, 2023

Russian-Controlled Finance Group Qiwi Presents Q3 2023 Results With Collapsed Profit!

QIWI, a Russian fintech service provider, announced its Q3 2023 financial results, revealing several critical developments and performance metrics. Founded in 2007 by Sergey Solonin, Boris Kim, and Andrey Romanenko, QIWI went public on NASDAQ in 2013. In response to Western sanctions against Russia, QIWI Group underwent a strategic division in the summer of 2023, separating its Russian and international operations.

Despite New Crypto Friendlyness: No Settlement Between U.S. CFTC And KuCoin?

A planned settlement between the U.S.CFTC and crypto exchange KuCoin is now in limbo due to a reported policy shift within the CFTC. This change is attributed to the Trump administration’s new approach, which deprioritizes enforcement actions against crypto companies. As a result, a CFTC attorney said that it is "unlikely that such authorization will be granted in the near term" regarding the settlement approval.

SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Sworn In—Will Crypto Finally Get the Regulatory Clarity It Deserves?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new chapter with the swearing-in of Paul S. Atkins as its 34th Chairman, a move widely anticipated to mark a dramatic pivot in how the agency approaches crypto and DeFi regulation. For years, the financial industry—especially the burgeoning digital asset sector—has bristled under the SEC’s “Regulation by Enforcement” strategy.

Crypto Mogul Changpeng Zhao – Fallen, Rich, and Rising Again?

As spring 2025 blooms and Easter’s themes of rebirth fill the air, Changpeng Zhao emerges as one of the most controversial figures of startup mythology: a man who fell spectacularly, paid a price—then rose again, wealthier and louder than ever. Once the almighty architect of Binance, CZ now resides in Dubai with a net worth that Forbes estimates at $63 billion.

Prison Update: Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Low-Security Federal Prison in Los Angeles!

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Terminal Island in Los Angeles, California. This low-security facility is known for housing non-violent offenders and has previously held notable inmates such as Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, former COO of Theranos.

Startup on Trial: Celsius Network and Alex Mashinsky – When Deception Dressed Up as DeFi Innovation!

Celsius Network promised financial freedom through crypto, only to collapse into one of the most catastrophic failures in the DeFi sector. Founder Alex Mashinsky portrayed himself as the champion of the unbanked—yet behind the scenes, Celsius engaged in reckless trading strategies, misled customers, and operated more like a hedge fund than a lending platform.