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Alrosa, Tencent, Everledger Bring Diamonds on the Blockchain to WeChat
19.12.2019
Russian diamond giant Alrosa, Tencent and Everledger partnered on a new blockchain-based e-commerce project for WeChat users
Crypto Remains Unregulated in Russia — Lots of Talk but No Action
18.12.2019
Will Russia step on the path of crypto prohibition?
Two Russians Charged With Illicitly Mining Crypto on State Hardware
17.12.2019
Two unnamed individuals reportedly infected hardware at Russian state organizations with a program that mines cryptocurrency via a web browser
2 Russian Nationals Charged With Mining Crypto on State Computers
16.12.2019
Two Russian nationals are being prosecuted for allegedly crypto mining on Russian government-owned computer systems, state news agency TASS reported Monday
Darknet ICO, Bitmain Infighting, Calls for Cotten to Be Exhumed: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 9–15
15.12.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, bitter infighting at Bitmain, Libra’s white paper quietly updated, and the $146 million ICO that’s almost certainly illegal
Russia’s Hydra Darknet Marketplace Plans $146M Token Sale
14.12.2019
According to regional reports, the Russian darknet market Hydra is planning an initial coin offering (ICO) in order to expand the marketplace internationally. The sale is set to start on December 16 and Hydra administrators hope to raise $146 million from the token sale. Also read: Regulatory...
Blockchain Pilot Makes Waves in Russia's Energy Sector
14.12.2019
Waves is partnering up with Rosseti, Russia’s national energy grid operator, to put the sector on blockchain rails. First results are successful. Will the pilot go nationwide?
Russia: Darknet Marketplace Plans $149M ICO for Global Expansion
13.12.2019
The largest darknet marketplace in Russia planning a $146 million token sale to fund its global aspirations
Russia’s Largest Darknet Market Is Hawking an ICO to Fund Global Expansion
13.12.2019
Here’s one token sale that’s almost certainly illegal, and not just under securities laws
Government of Abkhazia to Intensify Identification of Crypto Mining Farms
12.12.2019
Abkhazia looks to crack down on illegal cryptocurrency mining
Waves To Launch Blockchain-Agnostic Interoperability Protocol
11.12.2019
Waves presents Gravity Hub, a blockchain-agnostic interoperability protocol to unite blockchains and connect with other systems
Russia’s National Energy Grid Operator Tests Blockchain for Retail Payments
11.12.2019
Russia’s national energy grid operator Rosetti, blockchain startup Waves and Alfa Bank are trialing a blockchain solution for electricity payments
Russia’s Power Grid Company Tests Blockhain for Power Meter Data
10.12.2019
Russia’s national power grid company Rosseti is testing a system for electricity bill payments based on a distributed ledger by Waves
Russian Smelting Giant Begins Testing Digital Trading Platform
5.12.2019
Russian mining giant has begun trialing its platform for trading digital tokens backed by metals
Russia Confirms It's Planning Measures To Seize Crypto
5.12.2019
Adding to the legal uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency in Russia, the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed earlier reports that it is cooperating with the Russian Supreme Court and a number of other federal institutions to prepare draft legislation that would allow...
Binance Crypto Exchange Adds Four Trading Pairs for Russian Ruble
2.12.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance launches four trading pairs against the Russian ruble including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Binance Coin
$50M of ETH Stolen, ‘Rare Opportunity’ for BTC: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 25–Dec. 1
1.12.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Upbit targeted in devastating hack, cryptojacking malware found on YouTube, and Bitcoin’s “rare opportunity” for December
Huobi Russia Announces Ruble Gateway and Initial Exchange Offering Service
29.11.2019
Huobi Russia now accepts ruble deposits and will soon have its own exchange token launchpad
Central Bank of Russia Plans to Support Ban on Cryptocurrency Payments
29.11.2019
Since their inception, cryptocurrencies have borne their share of critical ups and downs in the global economy. Where the digital currency arena is witnessing an inclination from the biggies of the industrial domain, there has been a sense of growing resistance from the regulatory authorities....
Russian Central Bank Says It Would Support Crypto Ban
29.11.2019
The Bank of Russia has backed a potential ban on cryptocurrency payments, according to a state news agency