Russian Central Bank reports success against P2P crypto
In collaboration with commercial banks, numerous illegal transfers linked to P2P platforms have been blocked.
The Russian Central Bank claims it is making significant progress in tackling peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges. According to a recent financial stability review, the regulator states that high-risk transactions have dropped by 2.8 times compared to 2023. Efforts to combat illegal crypto circulation have involved close collaboration with commercial banks, leading to numerous blocked transfers tied to P2P platforms.
The Russian crypto market remains unregulated and fragmented despite tighter measures, with underground exchanges using fictitious accounts for settlements. While the Central…