Putin signs bill allowing seizure of crypto in criminal probes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill that allows for the seizure of cryptocurrency during criminal investigations, DL News reported, citing local media. The new law amends the country's criminal code to classify cryptocurrency as a form of intangible asset. This legislation also provides a legal pathway for cooperation with overseas cryptocurrency exchanges. Russia is currently advancing several crypto-related bills, including measures to revise the taxation and regulation of Bitcoin miners.