Russia seizes Bitcoin from illegal miner in landmark digital asset confiscation

4-6-2025 – Russian law enforcement agencies have crossed a significant threshold in digital asset confiscation, successfully seizing Bitcoin holdings from individuals engaged in illicit cryptocurrency mining operations. This development represents a notable shift in how authorities approach virtual currency enforcement within the Federation’s evolving regulatory landscape. The breakthrough case involves approximately 7 million rubles ($88,570) [. source: https://www.cointrackdaily.com/russia-seizes-bitcoin-from-illegal-miner-in-landmark-digital-asset-confiscation/