news Cointelegraph Rss 2026-07-30

BitRiver Founder Charged with Fraud in Russia Over Alleged $8 Million Deal

Igor Runets, the founder of crypto mining firm BitRiver, has been charged with fraud by Russian authorities. The allegations involve an $8 million deal concerning crypto mining equipment and Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.

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