Russia ‘Actively Discussing’ The Use Of Cryptocurrency In International Trade: Report

Russia’s Ministry of Finance is ‘actively considering’ the use of digital currencies for international payments, a government official reportedly said.

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Astronaut Launches 1st NFT, Raises $500K To Help Ukraine Fight Russia

A former NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station is the latest public figure to release non-fungible tokens. Scott Kelly is launching his first NFT compilation, “Dreams Out of This World,” today, on International Day of Human Space Flight, to benefit Ukraine’s humanitarian efforts in the face of Russia’s war. […]

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Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath

Gita Gopinath advocated for a coordinated approach to fill the gap in international regulation.

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Japan Tightens The Noose On Exchanges To Make Sure Russia Cannot Bypass Sanctions With Crypto

Japan is taking measures to ensure that cryptocurrencies are not used by the Russian Federation to skirt a barrage of international economic sanctions levied against the country over its aggression on Ukraine.

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Hacker Group Anonymous Leaks 35,000 Files Of Stolen Russian Central Bank Documents

Anonymous keeps its promise by renewing its attack on the cybersecurity firewalls of Russia’s Central Bank. According to various news sources, the international hacker collective Anonymous claims to have hacked Russia’s Central Bank and is threatening to leak 35,000 files including “secret agreements” within the next 48 hours.

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Crypto Remains a Threat: ECB Chief Christine Lagarde

Crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing Russia sanctions, Lagarde said during an appearance at the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Summit on Tuesday.

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How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions

Head of international policy at Chainalysis explains why crypto is not a silver bullet for evading international sanctions.

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NFTs marking the Invasion of Ukraine Set to Launch

According to reports, the Ukrainian government is set to launch NFT tokens to commemorate the history of Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country. Digital Assets: A tool against Aggression If you asked most international policy experts a few months ago about the usefulness of NFTs in wars, you’d have gotten a lot of confused […] The post NFTs marking the Invasion of Ukraine Set to Launch appeared first on NFT News Today.

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Crypto Still Isn't Helping Russian Oligarchs Evade Sanctions

We have heard a lot over the last week that crypto is not being used to undermine international sanctions against Russia or breakaway regions of Ukraine, and this week's State of Crypto asks: why on Earth not?

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Crypto To Provide Russia With An Escape From Sanctions? How Japan Will Try To Prevent It

Per a report from the Japan Times, the Asian country has started to discuss ways in which Russia could use crypto to escape sanctions. The Russian Federation has been hit by the international community after the consummation of their invasion of Ukraine.

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Iranian, Venezuelan OpenSea Users Blocked From NFT Platform Over Russia’s Attack On Ukraine

Accounts belonging to OpenSea users with Iranian IP addresses have been canceled in the face of a growing debate regarding international sanctions and Russia’s attack on Ukraine. As pressure mounts on large cryptocurrency exchanges such as Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance to restrict access to their platforms to all Russian users and financial entities, other major […]

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EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network

While condemning the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s move to lay siege across Ukraine, the EU Commission committed to undertake a series of measures to isolate Russia from the international financial system.

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Russia on the Brink of Being Kicked From SWIFT as Kyiv Heroically Holds

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Ruble Plunge Causes Bitcoin Premium and Discount Fluctuations

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World Leaders Condemn Russia’s Attack On Ukraine – Bitcoin Takes Severe Beating

As the attack on Ukraine by Russia commenced as expected in the early hours Thursday, US and world leaders scurried to denounce Russia, warning of harsh consequences for its actions. Russian troops launched their predicted onslaught on Ukraine, ignoring international condemnation and sanctions and warning other countries that any effort at interference would result in […]

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Binance Executive to Lead a Crypto Expert Center for Association of Banks of Russia

focus on crypto regulation. Binance executive Olga Goncharova will lead the operations in the expert center. The center will be tasked with reviewing crypto circulation in Russia and international developments in the industry.

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Binance Signs A Deal With Dubai World Trade Center After DWTC Creates a Specialized Crypto Zone

While Dubai works on setting up an international crypto ecosystem, Russia’s central bank does “not see room for cryptocurrency on the Russian financial market.” The post Binance Signs A Deal With Dubai World Trade Center After DWTC Creates a Specialized Crypto Zone first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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President of Russia says crypto 'may exist as means of payment'

In an interview at the Russian Energy Week International Forum 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed uncertainty about the various use cases of cryptocurrency, other than for payments. He sThe post President of Russia says crypto 'may exist as means of payment' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Blockchain Life 2021, October 27-28 in Moscow, Russia.

The 7th International forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining — Blockchain Life 2021 — takes place on October 27-28 in Moscow, Russia. The forum traditionally gathers more than 5000 participants and 80 sponsors.

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Kalashnikov Eyes Digital Ruble Settlements as Russia Aims to Replace ‘Dirty Money’

Kalashnikov Group, the Russian firearms manufacturer, is ready to transition to settlements in digital currency. The announcement came from the international economic forum in Saint Petersburg where the central bank of Russia reaffirmed its intention to replace “dirty” and “infectious” paper cash with the digital ruble that’s currently under development.

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Best Goal Scorer at Euro Soccer Championship to Get NFT Trophy From Gazprom

The player with the best goal at Europe’s international soccer championship this summer will be awarded a special prize. European football’s governing body, UEFA, and the tournament’s sponsor, Russia’s Gazprom, are behind the initiative to present the winner with an NFT trophy.

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Synopsis 2021: The Interactive Online DeFi Summit

Synopsis 2021 international online conference on blockchain, DeFi, and the digital economy will be held on February 20 and 21, 2021. It has the support of the Commission on Blockchain Technologies and Digital Economy of the all-Russian public organization, Investment Russia.

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Russia Says Digital Currencies Could Overtake SWIFT

International Currencies The Russian state news outlet RT reported that the Central Bank of Russia says digital currencies will challenge current international banking systems. There are more than 30 central banks or other regulators that are researching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

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Stocks Fall, Bitcoin Rises, as Coronavirus Spreads Wider and Wider

Stocks have continued falling today, down another 1%, as international trade is put under pressure from the outbreak of Coronavirus. Russia was the first to close the border, and now... The post Stocks Fall, Bitcoin Rises, as Coronavirus Spreads Wider and Wider appeared first on Trustnodes.

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5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow

Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world.

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Perm Winter School 2020 to spread awareness about the currency of 21st century

Russia to host the tenth conference on electronic markets and blockchains The Tenth Perm Winter School: Money and People will be held on February 1-2, 2020 in Perm, Russia. The international conferThe post Perm Winter School 2020 to spread awareness about the currency of 21st century appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow

Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world. The forum welcomes more than 5000 participantThe post 5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow

Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world. The forum welcomes more than 5000 participants this spring at an innovative venue — Music Media Dome.

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Eurasian Forum on Innovations and Digital Economy

Invest Show and Eurasian Center of Innovation and Digital Economy invite you at International event, which will be held on October 19 in the very center of St. Petersburg – the first “Eurasian Forum on Innovations and Digital Economy”.

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Microsoft, Huawei and Venezuelan government at Blockchain Life 2019

Blockchain Life 2019 takes place in one week. The organizers have already sold over 4000 tickets.  Among speakers are the founders of top blockchain and crypto companies, investors, developers, crypto traders, CEOs of projects, entrepreneurs and businessmen.

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Indonesia Hosts International Summit to Enlighten Lawyers on Cryptocurrencies

In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and Hong Kong, according to reports on October 2, 2019.

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Desperate Maduro Trumpets Crypto Payments with China and Russia

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has openly declared his regime’s love for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The controversial politician on Tuesday said his government is using cryptocurrencies to access national and international payment infrastructure.

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Prospects and advantages of cryptocurrency trading in virtual reality

If you think that virtual reality is something that relates exclusively to the field of games and entertainment, then you are deeply mistaken. Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2025, the VR industry will grow up to $ 80 billion.

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Russian Arms Manufacturers Dodge US Sanctions With Bitcoin

Soyuzmash, the Union of Machine Builders in Russia, has asked the Central Bank for permission to accept Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for weapons deals. This, they claim, will help them to circumvent US and international sanctions.

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Blockchain Life 2019 Conference: October 16 to 17, 2019 in Moscow, Russia

The fourth largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Life 2019, takes place in Moscow on October 16 to 17, 2019. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.

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“TerraCrypto Part III. Thaw: where do we grow?”

On July 25, 2019, in Moscow the III international forum on cryptocurrency mining of TerraCrypto will take place. Within the summer business program, we will consider questions of business processes of the crypto industry in Russia and the world, a legal framework of digital mining, the innovative technical solutions, investment processes, exchange and trade in […] The post “TerraCrypto Part III.

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How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U. K. , and the U. S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank of International Settlements.

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Russia Won’t Ban Facebook’s Libra After All, Hints Full Crypto Regulation

According to local reports, Russia will not go out of its way to ban Libra, a crypto asset created by the Libra Association, an international consortium started by Facebook. Alexei Moisseev, the deputy finance minister of Russia, told publications that a legislative framework for crypto assets will soon be formed and Libra is likely to […] The post Russia Won’t Ban Facebook’s Libra After All, Hints Full Crypto Regulation appeared first on CCN Markets

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Blockchain Life 2019 is coming to Moscow on October 16th to 17th!

The 4th  largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 takes place in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.

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Blockchain Life 2019 Kicks Off On October 16th—17th, Moscow, Expocentre

The 4th largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies Blockchain Life 2019 will kick off in Moscow on October 16th—17th. Experts and members from 70 countries will address the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world.

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IBM, Maersk’s Blockchain Platform TradeLens Is Shipping to Russia

A blockchain-powered platform built by IBM and Maersk and designed to facilitate international trade is to launch in Russia.

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Russia: Holding Bitcoin is Okay, But Using and Mining It Isn’t

The Duma (parliament) representative in Russia may finally have given some clarity on cryptocurrencies, albeit inadvertently. While announcing potential fines for miners, it stated that owning bitcoin was possible.

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Will Bitcoin Roar Amid Currency War?

“The existing model of international economic relations is in crisis today.” So said Vladimir Putin, the 67 year old still ruler of Russia, in an address where he spoke of...

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Russia: Raiffeisen Bank Introduces Blockchain Platform for Corporate Settlements

A Russian subsidiary of Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International has introduced a blockchain platform for settlements by holding firms

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Russia will launch gold stablecoin – following Iranian PayMon (PMN)

Russia under the press of stifling international sanctions is looking for ways to conduct international settlements. A variant with crypto is being considered – this is reported by the Russian state news agency TASS with reference to Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Bank of Russian.

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Bank of Russia: We are Opposed to Crypto, But May Consider Gold-Backed Digi-Asset

According to local news publication TASS, the Bank of Russia will consider a gold-backed digital currency for use in international settlements. However, the institution remains opposed to truly decentralised crypto assets.

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Russia Stunningly Explores a Gold-Backed Crypto to Settle Payments

By CCN: Russia is reportedly considering the implementation of a gold-backed cryptocurrency, according to Russian news outlet Tass. Immutability and censorship-resistance are useful for governments in certain instances, such as conducting international trade in the face of sanctions.

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Russian Central Bank ‘Would Consider’ Creating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

Russia’s central bank would consider creating a new cryptocurrency backed by gold for international settlements. Gold-Backed Crypto Could Have Use In Settlements That was the latest information to come from Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Bank of Russia, speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about current plans involving cross-border finance.

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Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor.

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