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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...
Russian Region Yugra to Launch Blockchain-Enabled Tourism Platform
9.6.2019
A blockchain-enabled tourism platform will be launched in the Khanty-Mansi autonomous region in Russia
Russia’s Largest Bank Confirms It Will Not Develop Crypto-Related Services
7.6.2019
The CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, officially confirmed that bank will not develop any crypto-related services
Medici Ventures Leads Funding Round for Blockchain-Based E-Voting Platform
6.6.2019
Medici Ventures leads $7 million funding round for blockchain-based voting platform
Barrels of Oil May Be Paid for Using Crypto One Day, Head of Russian Energy Giant Says
6.6.2019
The head of Russian oil company Rosneft has not ruled out the possibility of paying for oil using cryptocurrencies in the future
Russia’s Third Largest Food Retail Firm Uses Blockchain-Based Open Trade Finance Platform
5.6.2019
Russia’s third-largest food retailer, Dixy, has implemented an Ethereum blockchain-enabled trade finance platform for factoring services
Belarus General Prosecutor Warns About Cryptocurrency’s Use in Tax Evasion
5.6.2019
Belarus remains worried about crypto’s role in cybercrime and tax evasion, according to comments from the country’s general prosecutor
Russian Retailer Dixy Using Ethereum Tech to Streamline Trade Finance
5.6.2019
Grocery chain Dixy has partnered with a blockchain startup to greatly reduce the time it takes to pay suppliers