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Russia Plans to Criminalize Unlicensed Crypto Transactions, with Up to 7 Years of Forced Labor
According to DL News, the Russian government has published a draft bill on the State Duma’s website proposing criminal liability—including up to seven years of forced labor—for organizing cryptocurrency circulation without registration or without approval from the Central Bank of Russia. The draft states that ordinary violators could face fines of up to approximately $4,000 and imprisonment of up to four years; operators of large cryptocurrency exchanges could face fines of up to approximately $13,000, with responsible individuals facing five to seven years’ imprisonment. The bill also proposes requiring most cryptocurrency transactions to be conducted via commercial bank apps and imposes penalties on industrial-scale cryptocurrency miners who fail to declare their activities. If approved by the State Duma and the President, the new regulations are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Circle CEO: Planning to enter the Korean crypto market, but no plans to issue a Korean won-pegged stablecoin for now
According to DL News, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, stated that the company currently has no plans to launch a Korean won-pegged stablecoin but is closely monitoring legislative developments in South Korea and seeking to expand its business within the local regulatory framework. Should South Korea establish a legal pathway allowing global enterprises to enter the market, Circle would be willing to apply for a license, establish a local branch, and provide technical support to Korean institutions issuing stablecoins.
Analysis: Bitcoin’s “panic has subsided”—three key catalysts support price surge toward $75,000
According to DL News, Bitcoin has surged 8% over the past two weeks and is currently trading near $74,000. Max Kahn, CEO of Digital Wealth Partners, noted that Bitcoin’s next upward move hinges on three key factors: first, inflation data driven by energy prices; second, market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy—should inflation remain under control and market sentiment shift toward dovish expectations, risk assets like Bitcoin would benefit directly; and third, sustained institutional inflows, with Bitcoin ETFs recording $523 million in net inflows in April, continuing the strong performance seen since March.
Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Mandatory KYC for Crypto Traders and Reporting of Overseas Holdings
According to DL News, the Central Bank of Russia plans to require all cryptocurrency traders to undergo identity verification and push domestic exchanges to fully implement “Know Your Customer” (KYC) protocols to de-anonymize cryptocurrency transactions within the country. The related regulations are expected to take effect in July this year. The central bank also requires Russian citizens to declare their cryptocurrency assets held in overseas wallets to the Federal Tax Service. The new rules will also prohibit users from directly transferring assets from Russian custodial wallets to overseas non-custodial wallets; all transfers must go through official cryptocurrency custodians and exchanges. The central bank stated it will not confiscate citizens’ cryptocurrency assets but emphasized enhanced oversight of non-custodial wallets to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC requirements. Additionally, Russia plans to launch a blockchain-based digital ruble to improve economic transparency and curb capital flight.
Russian Central Bank Plans to Require Reporting of Overseas Crypto Asset Holdings
Odaily News According to the Russian Central Bank, it plans to require its citizens to report their crypto assets held overseas after the new round of crypto regulatory rules take effect.Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Governor of the Russian Central Bank, pointed out that the new regulations will strengthen KYC requirements for exchanges to enhance transaction transparency. He also emphasized that the regulations do not prohibit individuals or institutions from holding crypto assets in overseas wallets, but they must be reported to the Federal Tax Service. This measure is expected to take effect in July along with the relevant regulatory framework. (DL News)
Russia Seizes Over 8,000 Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining Sites
According to DL News, Irkutskenergosbyt—a state-owned power company in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast—recently identified over 8,000 suspected illegal cryptocurrency mining operations disguised as chicken coops, greenhouses, forests, paper mills, and abandoned gas stations. Since 2019, the company has filed 2,170 lawsuits against illegal miners, seeking a total of $18.5 million in compensation; courts have ordered fines amounting to roughly half that sum, while some cases were settled out of court. Miners frequently mask their activities as electric-vehicle charging or agricultural power use, resulting in electricity losses. To safeguard grid stability, several Russian regions have shut down licensed industrial mining facilities and plan to deploy artificial intelligence tools to detect illegal mining.
Analysis: The MEME coin sector has rebounded nearly 20% over the past month, with its total market capitalization rising to $34 billion.
According to DL News, CoinMarketCap data shows that the meme coin sector rose nearly 20% over the past month, with its total market capitalization climbing to $34 billion—still down approximately 75% from its peak of nearly $140 billion in December 2024. Analysts say this rally is primarily driven by improved risk appetite, heightened on-chain speculation, and sharp gains among a few top-tier tokens—factors that may not fully reflect the sector’s overall health. Dogecoin remains the highest-market-cap and highest-trading-volume meme coin, yet it is down 87% from its 2021 all-time high. Additionally, the SEC and CFTC recently proposed a five-category token classification framework that classifies meme coins as collectibles; Canary Capital has also filed an application with the SEC for a Pepe ETF.
Argentina arrests Chinese national suspected of cryptocurrency fraud who entered the country using a forged passport; the case involves approximately $49.4 million.
According to DL News, Argentine police arrested a Chinese national (abbreviated as DZ) at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport. The suspect arrived from Paris using a forged Paraguayan passport and has been placed on Interpol’s wanted list. Nigerian courts have charged him with orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme in Nigeria, luring investors with promises of “guaranteed high returns.” However, victims were subsequently unable to withdraw funds or access the platform. The total amount involved is approximately $49.4 million. Argentine authorities stated they will cooperate with Nigeria to initiate extradition proceedings.
Analysis: Bitcoin’s “panic has subsided”—three key catalysts support price surge toward $75,000
According to DL News, Bitcoin has surged 8% over the past two weeks and is currently trading near $74,000. Max Kahn, CEO of Digital Wealth Partners, noted that Bitcoin’s next upward move hinges on three key factors: first, inflation data driven by energy prices; second, market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy—should inflation remain under control and market sentiment shift toward dovish expectations, risk assets like Bitcoin would benefit directly; and third, sustained institutional inflows, with Bitcoin ETFs recording $523 million in net inflows in April, continuing the strong performance seen since March.
Circle CEO: Planning to enter the Korean crypto market, but no plans to issue a Korean won-pegged stablecoin for now
According to DL News, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, stated that the company currently has no plans to launch a Korean won-pegged stablecoin but is closely monitoring legislative developments in South Korea and seeking to expand its business within the local regulatory framework. Should South Korea establish a legal pathway allowing global enterprises to enter the market, Circle would be willing to apply for a license, establish a local branch, and provide technical support to Korean institutions issuing stablecoins.
South Korea’s “Retaliation Brokerage” Agency Charges in USDT to Carry Out Violent Crimes; Operations Continue Despite Arrest of Its Leader
According to DL News, several “revenge intermediaries” in South Korea that accept cryptocurrency as payment have recently remained highly active. These organizations receive orders via Telegram and offer services including intimidation, assault, and even murder disguised as accidents. They require clients to pay a 50% deposit in USDT and promise to send footage of the operation—recorded using body-worn cameras—via Telegram. Although the alleged ringleader was arrested on April 3, related online advertisements continued to appear as recently as April 13. This year, South Korean police have launched investigations into more than 50 such cases and arrested approximately 30 individuals; all cases were confirmed to involve cryptocurrency payments.
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Analysis: The MEME coin sector has rebounded nearly 20% over the past month, with its total market capitalization rising to $34 billion.
According to DL News, CoinMarketCap data shows that the meme coin sector rose nearly 20% over the past month, with its total market capitalization climbing to $34 billion—still down approximately 75% from its peak of nearly $140 billion in December 2024. Analysts say this rally is primarily driven by improved risk appetite, heightened on-chain speculation, and sharp gains among a few top-tier tokens—factors that may not fully reflect the sector’s overall health. Dogecoin remains the highest-market-cap and highest-trading-volume meme coin, yet it is down 87% from its 2021 all-time high. Additionally, the SEC and CFTC recently proposed a five-category token classification framework that classifies meme coins as collectibles; Canary Capital has also filed an application with the SEC for a Pepe ETF.
An armed home invasion attempt targeting a French cryptocurrency professional failed; the suspect has been arrested by police.
According to DL News, a 40-year-old cryptocurrency industry professional in Saint-Jean-de-Védas, near Montpellier, France, was the target of an attempted armed robbery at his home. The suspect posed as a delivery person, entered the residence, and demanded the victim surrender the private key to his cryptocurrency wallet. The victim seized an opportunity when the suspect was distracted, tackled him to the ground, and disarmed him—gunshots were fired on-site, but no one was injured. The suspect fled the scene and was apprehended by police three days later. Local courts have charged him with attempted armed robbery; prosecutors stated he may have acted under the direction of a mastermind.
Russia Plans to Criminalize Unlicensed Crypto Transactions, with Up to 7 Years of Forced Labor
According to DL News, the Russian government has published a draft bill on the State Duma’s website proposing criminal liability—including up to seven years of forced labor—for organizing cryptocurrency circulation without registration or without approval from the Central Bank of Russia. The draft states that ordinary violators could face fines of up to approximately $4,000 and imprisonment of up to four years; operators of large cryptocurrency exchanges could face fines of up to approximately $13,000, with responsible individuals facing five to seven years’ imprisonment. The bill also proposes requiring most cryptocurrency transactions to be conducted via commercial bank apps and imposes penalties on industrial-scale cryptocurrency miners who fail to declare their activities. If approved by the State Duma and the President, the new regulations are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Argentina arrests Chinese national suspected of cryptocurrency fraud who entered the country using a forged passport; the case involves approximately $49.4 million.
According to DL News, Argentine police arrested a Chinese national (abbreviated as DZ) at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport. The suspect arrived from Paris using a forged Paraguayan passport and has been placed on Interpol’s wanted list. Nigerian courts have charged him with orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme in Nigeria, luring investors with promises of “guaranteed high returns.” However, victims were subsequently unable to withdraw funds or access the platform. The total amount involved is approximately $49.4 million. Argentine authorities stated they will cooperate with Nigeria to initiate extradition proceedings.
Grinex Ceases Operations, Potentially Delivering a Heavy Blow to Russia’s Sanctions-Evasion Shadow Financial System
According to DL News, Russian cryptocurrency exchange Grinex announced last Wednesday that it would cease operations after suffering a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over 1 billion rubles—approximately $13 million. The report states that Grinex had processed nearly $100 billion in trading volume for the sanctioned stablecoin A7A5 in 2025. Its shutdown is expected to weaken Russian companies’ ability to convert rubles into usable international currencies and deliver a severe blow to Russia’s shadow financial system designed to circumvent sanctions. Grinex was viewed as the successor to Garantex, which had previously been sanctioned and shut down. Both Grinex and Old Vector—the issuer of A7A5—were sanctioned in August 2025 by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
South Korean forgery ring accepts cryptocurrency payments to sell fake university diplomas, priced as low as approximately $200
According to DL News, a South Korean forgery ring is selling counterfeit official documents to users via Telegram and prefers payment in cryptocurrency or digital gift cards. A forged Yonsei University diploma sells for approximately $200, an enrollment certificate for about $100, and fake diplomas from overseas universities for around $341. The report notes that the group also offers forged driver’s licenses, kinship certificates, certificates of no criminal record, and bank loan documents. South Korean police stated that the number of arrests related to forgery nearly doubled between 2021 and 2023.