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Russia Once Again Puts Brakes on Crypto-Legislation
10.7.2019
The man charged with getting Russia’s long-awaited package of cryptocurrency and digital finance-related bills through parliament has conceded that the key piece of legislation relating to cryptocurrencies is unlikely to be ready in time for the end of the Duma’s spring session – and will instead...
Official: Russia to Postpone Adoption of Bill on Digital Currencies
9.7.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering shifting the adoption of the DFA bill to the autumn session
Russia’s Largest Bank Is Quitting Central Bank’s Blockchain Project
2.7.2019
Enterprise blockchain project Masterchain is falling short of expectations – and Russia's largest bank is quitting in frustration
Official: Russia Will Not Introduce Separate Regulation for Facebook’s Libra
1.7.2019
Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said Russia will not introduce separate legislation regarding Facebook’s Libra
Russia Won’t Ban Facebook’s Libra Currency, Deputy Finance Minister Says
1.7.2019
The Russian Ministry of Finance will not issue special regulations for Facebook's upcoming cryptocurrency, an official said
As Oil Demand Falters, OPEC Decides To Keep Output Cuts Into Next Year
1.7.2019
The OPEC countries’ share of oil production may have become far less than what it used to be, but the institution is still regarded as one of the most powerful bodies when it comes to the oil industry. The soaring production levels of shale oil in the United States and the weak outlook with regards...
Edward Snowden Used Bitcoin to Pay for Servers Used in NSA Leak
28.6.2019
The servers Edward Snowden used to leak thousands of documents to journalists were paid for using bitcoin, the NSA whistleblower has revealed
Russian Central Bank: Criminals Rarely Use Crypto to Withdraw Stolen Funds
24.6.2019
A Russian central bank official said that criminals rarely use cryptocurrency to withdraw stolen money
Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official
24.6.2019
As Russia's cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed
Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading
22.6.2019
Russian Ministry of Finance is considering allowing cryptocurrency trading in the Russian Federation
Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading
22.6.2019
Russian Ministry of Finance is considering allowing cryptocurrency trading in the Russian Federation
19% of World Population Bought Crypto Before 2019: Kaspersky Report
21.6.2019
About 20% of global consumers have ever purchased cryptocurrency, according to a new report by Kaspersky Labs
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