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Russian Lawyers Draw up Pro-Crypto Tax Plans
1.8.2019
An influential group of Russian lawyers has drawn up a system for cryptocurrency taxation that involves granting property rights to holders of “all tokens” – and will be sending its suggestions to the lawmakers and regulators.
Per media outlet Kommersant, the Association of Lawyers of Russia...
Blockchain Ticketing Platform From Top Russian Airline Took $1 Million in July
31.7.2019
Russia's second largest airline is touting the benefits of blockchain after a ticketing platform it developed raked in over $1 million in a month
Russian Manufacturers Want to Sell Arms ‘using BTC or Stablecoins’
26.7.2019
Soyuzmash, a body of Russian military and civilian vehicle makers wants the country’s Central Bank to grant it permission to accept cryptocurrency payments in international arms deals – as an attempt to circumvent sanctions. Soyuzmash’s proposal has the backing of the parliament’s defense...
Waves Founder Sells Blockchain Startup to Russian Financial Consultant
17.7.2019
Vostok was developed by the Waves platform team and will work to secure data for GHP’s mining, production, and logistics projects
Russian Smelting Giant Nornickel to Launch Digital Trading Platform by End of 2019
10.7.2019
Nornickel will roll out its digital trading platform for metals by the end of 2019
Russian Companies Keen to Flood the Market With Their Own Tokens
2.7.2019
A number of Russian companies are keen on launching tokens of their own, and are waiting on Moscow to make its final decision – with the legislation expected to come before parliament sometime this month, according to Russia’s deputy finance minister.
“A lot of businesses have asked when it will...
Russian Parliament Comes to ‘Cryptocurrency Crossroads’
25.6.2019
The man charged with leading Russia’s charge for crypto-regulations says a package of three bills will soon be ready for a second reading – and has echoed recent comments made by Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev, claiming crypto trading could be legalized in the country.
Anatoly Aksakov,...
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
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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