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Bitcoin Surpasses Russian Monetary Base To Become The World’s Eighth Largest Currency
20.6.2019
Bitcoin is now the world’s largest currency in terms of market capitalization. It is now bigger than Russia, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Norway, and many developed countries. Bitcoin currently has a market cap of over $162 billion at the present prices. However, by the end of this year,...
Russia To Introduce Its Own Cryptocurrency In Two Weeks, Libra Criticized Heavily
20.6.2019
The Russian government has, on many occasions, stated that it would introduce a cryptocurrency for global trade in 2019, and the time seems to arrive finally. As per recent reports, Russia will launch its cryptocurrency in the next two weeks. Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, Alexei Moiseev...
Russia Will Not Legalize Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Official Says
19.6.2019
Russian politician Anatoly Aksakov said that the government has no plans to legalize Facebook’s long-awaited Libra stablecoin
Russia to Adopt Crypto Legislation Within Two Weeks: Deputy Finance Minister
19.6.2019
Russian parliament will adopt the country’s major crypto bill, “On Digital Financial Assets,” in the next two weeks, according to the deputy finance minister
Latin America and Turkey Have the Most Cryptocurrency Users, Poll Shows
18.6.2019
Cryptocurrency usage has been expanding globally and a new survey confirms that trend. The poll conducted by Statista shows that the citizens of troubled countries tend to exploit the benefits of decentralized digital money far more readily than the citizens of thriving nations. Also read:...
Russia’s Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
17.6.2019
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency
Russian Hackers May Have Carried Out Largest Ever Crypto Exchange Theft
17.6.2019
Russian hackers, not North Korean, may be the bad actors behind probably the biggest ever theft from a cryptocurrency exchange
Russian Central Bank Head: CBDC Under Consideration, But Not For Near Future
17.6.2019
The head of Russia’s central bank has said that while the launch of a central bank digital currency is being explored, it is not a matter for the near future
Report: Record-Breaking Coincheck Hack Perpetrated by Virus Tied to Russian Hackers
17.6.2019
The personal computers of employees at hacked crypto exchange Coincheck have allegedly be found to have been infected by a virus associated with Russian hackers
VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor
16.6.2019
Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance. Over a dozen VPN platforms, popular among crypto enthusiasts...
Russia Is Getting Serious About Blockchain, but Remains on the Fence About Cryptocurrencies
16.6.2019
Russia is getting bullish about blockchain, which was one of the main topics at a local economic forum. Cryptocurrencies seemed less favorable there, however — learn more in our recap
Exclusive: New Report Reveals Details of Telegram’s TON Blockchain
14.6.2019
New research revealed to Cointelegraph reports details on TON, Telegram’s blockchain project
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
Russian Authorities Sign MoU With Maersk to Officially Launch TradeLens in Russia
12.6.2019
The Russian Ministry of Transport signed a MoU with Maersk to introduce blockchain-enabled shipping solution TradeLens
IBM, Maersk’s Blockchain Platform TradeLens Is Shipping to Russia
12.6.2019
A blockchain-powered platform built by IBM and Maersk and designed to facilitate international trade is to launch in Russia
Local.Bitcoin.com Shows Lots of Active BCH Listings From Traders Worldwide
11.6.2019
Six days ago news.Bitcoin.com announced the launch of Local.Bitcoin.com, a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows people to trade bitcoin cash (BCH) in a private manner. Since then there have been roughly 14,000 accounts created so far, and many people are actively trading throughout various...
Siberian Region Partners With Universa to Create Blockchain Tourism Destination
10.6.2019
Over 500,000 tourists visited Western Siberia in 2018, according to regional authorities, presumably to see principal river: the Ob. Now they can see the blockchain
Russia May Build Offshore Destination for Cryptocurrencies, Exchanges and Forex
10.6.2019
Russia may build a large financial center on the island of Bolshoy Ussuriysky
Russian Parliament Considers Imposing Fines on Crypto Mining by End of June
10.6.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering imposing administrative responsibility for crypto mining on open blockchains, including fines for the organization and issuance of crypto
Russia Is Considering To Create A Financial Center For Crypto Trading On Chinese Border
10.6.2019
Russia is one of the most important crypto markets in the world and has been quite a favorable country. And as per recent reports, the country will set up a financial center for cryptocurrency trading. According to Leonid Petukhov, the head of the agency of the Far East for Investments and Exports...