Bitcoin Donations - To Navalny Surge After Russia...

Bitcoin donations to Alexei Navalny’s movement have historically spiked during political crises as a method to circumvent Russian financial restrictions, with over 658 Bitcoin received since 2016. While cryptocurrency offers a funding channel, 2025 and 2026 saw a record surge in criminal cases against donors, with authorities launching over 225 prosecutions for financing extremism. Read a detailed analysis of the legal risks and donation trends at Mediazona .