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Central bank digital currencies are dead in the water
15.11.2020
CBDCs won’t fundamentally be changing anything — central banks still want to control your wealth and your money
Belarus’ largest bank reportedly launches crypto exchange service
13.11.2020
Another bank is reportedly moving into crypto amid a major bull run in crypto markets
Russia Proposes New Rules and Penalties for Cryptocurrency Owners
13.11.2020
The Russian Ministry of Finance has developed new amendments to the country’s cryptocurrency regulation. The proposal outlines a new set of rules for crypto owners, exchanges, and miners, as well as penalties for undeclared crypto transactions. Russia’s New Crypto Regulation...
Russia's proposed crypto amendments have a major blind spot
12.11.2020
The Ministry of Finance is proposing harsh prison sentences for crypto holders, but what about shadow exchanges and darknet criminals?
Russian Ministry Moves to Soften Requirements for Crypto Tax Reporting
12.11.2020
Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed legal amendments that would relax planned tax requirements for crypto holders if passed
Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market
10.11.2020
Agri-trading platform Cerealia will focus on international trading for the world's largest wheat market, Russia
Blockchain-based agri-commodity trading to tap world's largest wheat market
10.11.2020
Blockchain will streamline trade from Europe's grain belt
Russia's central bank says the pandemic has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs
6.11.2020
The pandemic-induced crisis is galvanizing new trends across all aspects of the global economy, including digital currencies
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
6.11.2020
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies
Blockchain Life 2020 Forum in Moscow, Russia
5.11.2020
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Forum Blockchain Life 2020, the main live event of the year in the industry, took place on October 21-22, 2020 in Russia, Moscow.
Despite the difficult COVID-19 realities and closed borders, the Forum...
Bitcoin hits all-time high against Russian ruble
5.11.2020
Bitcoin has never been worth so many rubles
Crypto mining is now drawing in the world’s top renewables producers
5.11.2020
At what point will greening crypto energy consumption be enough?
Russian Hydropower Giant Opens Bitcoin Mining Farm
5.11.2020
En+, one of the world's largest energy producers, is joining forces with crypto firm BitRiver to open new mining farms in Russia
Russian Alfa-Bank joins HSBC-backed blockchain trade finance network
3.11.2020
A major global blockchain trade network welcomes one of Russia's largest banks
Switzerland Approves Gazprombank to Offer Bitcoin Trading and Custody
1.11.2020
Zurich-based Gazprombank, a subsidiary of Russia’s third-largest bank, has been approved by Switzerland’s financial regulator to offer a number of cryptocurrency services, including the buying, selling, trading, and custody of bitcoin. Gazprombank Approved to Offer Bitcoin Services...
Swiss Arm of Russia’s Gazprombank Launches Institutional Bitcoin Offerings
30.10.2020
Gazprombank (Switzerland) has been authorized by FINMA to launch institutional cryptocurrency services in Switzerland
Russia’s Gazprombank gets green light for crypto custody in Switzerland
30.10.2020
Russian banks tap Bitcoin services abroad while the government at home sees no future for private cryptos
New Siberian Bitcoin mining center set to provide 100 jobs to locals
27.10.2020
13.6 acres of cold and barren land in Siberia will be put to good use with the support of international investors
40 Million Troy Ounces: Russia’s Gold Find Reaffirms Bitcoin as the More Scarce Asset
26.10.2020
News of the discovery of approximately 40 million troy ounces of gold in Russia’s Siberian region is likely to boost the profitability of the country’s biggest gold producer, while adding to the supply of the “scarce” resource. Reports say the Polyus owned the Sukhoi...
Privacy-Focused Brave Users Can Now Purchase Bitcoin Cash Through Bitcoin.com
25.10.2020
The privacy-centric web browser Brave has partnered with Bitcoin.com in order to give users access to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin cash from directly inside their browser. The newly added Bitcoin.com widget has been added to the latest Brave software and is now available to users in various...