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Adviser to President of Russia Proposes Digital Currency in Crimea
An adviser to the president of Russia has proposed to adopt a digital currency in Crimea to attract investors and avoid sanctions
дальше »2019-4-23 22:19
Russia Trolls the U.S. and ‘Russophobia’ in Epic Retort to Mueller Report
By CCN: Following the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s comprehensive report into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election, the Russian Embassy in Washington, D. C. has issued a comprehensive 120-page rejoinder, accusing the U. дальше »
2019-4-23 20:30
Exclusive: Russia, Canada could emerge as China’s successors following Bitcoin mining ban: eToro’s Greenspan
The Chinese Bitcoin [BTC] mining ban proposed by the country’s macroeconomic planning agency riffled the market with FUD, leading many to speculate which country could pick up the mining mantle. With many looking east for the new mining havens, eToro’s senior market Mati Greenspan negated. дальше »
2019-4-21 14:30
Russian Secret Service Demanded $1M Bitcoin Bribe From Media Mogul
Bitcoin hit the headlines in Russia again this week after it emerged the country’s law enforcement had tried to extract a bitcoin bribe worth $1 million. FSB Illegally Sought $1. 02 Million As local cryptocurrency news media outlet Coinspot. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:00
Central Bank of Russia Reviews Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of CBDCs
The Bank of Russia outlined potential benefits and drawbacks of central bank digital currencies in a recent report
дальше »2019-4-20 19:04
Russia is Realizing It Has No Clue How to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The proposed ‘digital assets’ law aims to “legalize ICOs” in Russia and is expected to be reviewed in May. But lawmakers are slowly realizing the futility of regulating Bitcoin and cryptocurrency that are un-regulatable by design. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:00
Russian Lawmakers Approve Bill Seeking Increased Government Control on the Internet
A report published by ABC News on April 16, 2019, states that Russia’s lower chamber of parliament has passed a bill that gives more power to the Russian government over the country’s Internet traffic. дальше »
2019-4-18 01:00
Assange and Bitcoin (BTC), Consequences of the Arrest
The betrayal of Julian Assange by the Ecuadorian president named Lenin Moreno could pursue several goals at once. The first and obvious – for the reward, the Ecuadorian leader thus contributed to the weakening of public attention to the disgraceful farce of brexit at its most acute stage. But there are several other aspects, including […] дальше »
2019-4-16 17:14
Critic: Binance Built on “Fake Volumes” Discuss Banning Exchange in Russia
Devine, a Binance critic, has threatened to ban the cryptocurrency exchange from Russia following its threat against Bitcoin SV. The critic accused the exchange of building its reputation under using false trading volumes The post Critic: Binance Built on “Fake Volumes” Discuss Banning Exchange in Russia appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-4-14 18:57
What Russia’s ‘Digital Iron Curtain’ Means for Bitcoin Users
The Russian Duma approved a bill that would enable the country to have a “Great Firewall” or “Iron Curtain” similar to what China has. The result of the law is that, whenever the government wants to, it can censor all incoming and outgoing traffic traveling through state-owned channels. дальше »
2019-4-13 00:58
Telegram’s TON Blockchain Is Live in Private Testing Mode, Shows High Speed: Report
Telegram has launched a private beta testing of Telegram Open Network blockchain, a local report says
дальше »2019-4-12 16:18
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Exposes Bitter Irony of Russia’s Crypto Skepticism
For anyone thinking of promoting bitcoin as an investment, Russia might not be the ideal place to set up shop. According to the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM), around 65% of Russians consider bitcoin to be a “disadvantageous investment. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:48
New Survey Finds 74% of Russians are Familiar with Bitcoin
A public opinion poll in Russia has shown that only one-third of people in the country do not think Bitcoin (BTC) is a viable investment. This survey result comes as recent reports claim Russian oligarchs are buying up BTC to bypass US sanctions. дальше »
2019-4-9 22:00
2% of Russians Claim to Have Invested in Bitcoin to Date: National Polling Institution
Only 2% of Russians have invested in Bitcoin so far, according to a new poll by VTsIOM, the oldest polling institution in post-Soviet Russia
дальше »2019-4-9 17:29
Russian Social Media Giant VK Launches ‘Mineable’ VK Coin
Russian social media giant VK launches VK Coin that users can “mine” via mobile app
дальше »2019-4-6 22:06
Russian Blockchain Adoption Escalates As Ex President Talks With Head Of GazProm On Blockchain Implementation
Russian national gas corporation Gazprom, which extracts, produces, transports and sells natural gas, has been doing well with its… The post Russian Blockchain Adoption Escalates As Ex President Talks With Head Of GazProm On Blockchain Implementation appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-5 10:24
Russian Gas Giant Gazprom to Use Blockchain in Gas Supply Agreements
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed a blockchain initiative by the country’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom
дальше »2019-4-4 18:57
Trump Hater Adam Schiff Doubles Down on Russia Collusion Delusion
Democrat Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, still insists there’s “ample evidence” of collusion between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign even though special counsel Robert Mueller concluded there was no collusion. дальше »
2019-4-4 23:53
Cryptocurrency-backed Palladium to be tabled by Russian billionaire
Vladimir Potanin, the billionaire CEO and chairman of the Board of Management at Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium, is looking to include cryptocurrency tokens for trading palladium, stated a March 29 Bloomberg report. дальше »
2019-3-29 20:00
Meanwhile in Russia, a Billionaire Wants to Create Palladium-Backed Crypto Tokens
Vladimir Potanin, Russia’s richest man, is mulling developing several digital market offerings including possible palladium-backed cryptocurrencies, reports Bloomberg, March 27, 2019. Palladium-Backed Digital Token The concept of commodity-backed cryptocurrency has ascended into prominence in a relatively short period. дальше »
2019-3-28 15:00
Fintech Firm trueDigital Expands Over-the-Counter BTC, ETH Reference Rate Distribution
TrueDigital Holdings is partnering with crypto data firm Kaiko and digital assets analytics firm Inca to widen distribution of its OTC reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum
дальше »2019-3-25 16:00
Russia Parliament Approves Swift-Alternative but Moves Crypto Bill to April
Two very contrasting events took place in Russia lower house parliament last week. In the first, the State Duma approved the international use of a Swift-like financial network to eliminate the risks of western sanctions. дальше »
2019-3-24 11:50
$4 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik Files Appeal for Extradition to Russia
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national suspected of orchestrating a $4 billion bitcoin fraud has lodged an appeal with a Greek court for his extradition to Russia, this according to Greek media outlet Kathimerini, March 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:00
Alleged BTC-e Bitcoin Fraudster Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia
One of the operators of BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange and leading suspect in multi-billion money laundering scandal, Alexander Vinnik, is seeking to be extradited to Russia from Greece rather than to the United States or France. дальше »
2019-3-23 21:40
Russia: Vladimir Putin Outlines Development of Digital Economy as a Priority
The digitization of our society and the advancement of a digital economy is happening at an accelerated rate. As this digitized… The post Russia: Vladimir Putin Outlines Development of Digital Economy as a Priority appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-15 01:18
Russian Central Bank Will Put Onerous Limits on Retail Crypto Investors
The Russian central bank seeks to impose new regulations on cryptocurrency. The central bank wants unqualified investors to be limited in how much cryptocurrency they can purchase. RCB reports that they will also institute an information-sharing system between crypto exchanges to ensure that no one goes over their limit. дальше »
2019-3-13 21:15
Russia’s Ruling Party United Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting System
Local news outlet TASS reports that Russia’s ruling political party, United Russia, has launched a blockchain-based e-voting system, which… The post Russia’s Ruling Party United Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting System appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-8 10:26
Russia: Financial Markets Committee Considers Requiring Identification From Crypto Users
Russia’s government committee on financial markets has suggested an amendment to identify users before granting approval to deal with cryptocurrencies
дальше »2019-3-7 15:31
‘For Trustworthy Startups Only’: BlockShow Announces New Crypto Conference in Singapore
BlockShow announces a new conference in Singapore on Nov. 14-15. International speakers from the biggest companies and startups will gather to share their stories and inspirations at BlockShow Asia 2019 #SPONSORED дальше »
2019-3-7 15:23
Russian Railways to Consider Blockchain Use for Users of Discounted Transport Services
Russia’s national pension fund is planning an agreement with Russian Railways to use blockchain for tracking users of discounted transport services
дальше »2019-3-4 16:38
Russian President Vladimir Putin Sets July 1 Deadline for Crypto Regulations
The Russian President ordered his country’s government to fast track the adoption of federal laws related to cryptocurrencies no later than July 1, 2019. The latest order is similar to one he made about cryptocurrency regulation back in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-2 00:00
Russia Said it Will Regulate Crypto 3 Times in the Past 2 Years, Could it Work This Time?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a fresh order to Russia’s government demanding that they draft and approve a regulatory framework for the crypto industry. Although this seems like a positive development for the industry, similar orders have been issued on multiple occasions over the past few years to no avail, which calls into question. дальше »
2019-3-1 01:00
Putin Sets July Deadline For Cryptocurrency Law in Russia
Russia’s long-running cryptocurrency regulation saga may soon be at an end as Vladimir Putin has ordered a deadline of 1st July 2019 for the approval of the ‘crypto-sphere’ bill. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:00
Putin Sets July 1 Deadline for Crypto Regulation — Russia to Become a Crypto Hub?
Russian President Vladmir Putin has offered his opinion on cryptocurrencies before, saying that cryptocurrencies pose “serious risks.” Now, after… The post Putin Sets July 1 Deadline for Crypto Regulation — Russia to Become a Crypto Hub? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-28 11:09
Russian President Vladimir Putin Gives Deadline for better Crypto Regulations
The Russian government seems to be determined to refine its vision of the crypto-verse, encouraging the creation of better laws that not only promote its use and adoption but also attract investments oriented to develop. дальше »
2019-2-28 00:08
Russan Commisioner Requests Extradition of Former BTC-e Exchange Owner Back to Russia
Tatyana Moskalkova, the commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, has issued a letter to Michalis Kalogir, Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights of Greece, requesting for the extradition of the embattled former BTC-e crypto exchange owner, Alexander Vinnik to Russia, according to a report by Tass on February 25. дальше »
2019-2-28 21:30
Russian Ministry of Transport to Pilot IBM–Maersk Blockchain Platform
IBM and Maersk’s blockchain shipping solution will reportedly be trialed in Russia's second largest port following the Ministry of Transport’s approval
дальше »2019-2-27 02:20
It Happened: Russia Bets Huge On Crypto, Will Launch Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia has approached crypto with caution and trepidation, for the most part seeing the emerging asset class negatively. Regulation… The post It Happened: Russia Bets Huge On Crypto, Will Launch Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-25 16:51
Russia to Regulate Crypto While Launching its Own Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s State Duma is planning to pass a resolution on a pending cryptocurrency regulation bill, reported a local source. Oleg Nikolayev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, said that the Russian assembly house had led cryptocurrency regulations to its final stages. дальше »
2019-2-24 17:04
Russia Isn’t Bothered to Recognize Bitcoin for Now, Says Justice Minister; What Drove his Decision?
Russia’s Minister of Justice, Alexander Konovalov, has indicated that it is unnecessary to give cryptocurrencies a legal definition at this point in time, according to the country’s state-owned news agency TASS. дальше »
2019-2-15 13:59
Russian Minister of Justice: Cryptocurrency Doesn’t Yet Need to Be Legally Defined
Answering a top official’s questions on delays in releasing crypto regulation in Russia, the country’s Minister of Justice said that the concept of crypto doesn’t need legislation at this point
дальше »2019-2-15 21:19
Moscow Gov’t to Launch Blockchain-Enabled IT Innovation Cluster by Summer 2019
The Moscow municipal government is planning to launch a blockchain-based IT innovation cluster by summer 2019
дальше »2019-2-12 22:27
Mining Bitcoin or the ‘Crypto-Ruble’ Just Another Form of Counterfeiting, Claims Russian Banking Chief
The head of VTB Bank, a major Russian financial institution that sees the government as its majority shareholder, has compared bitcoin mining with counterfeiting. Andrei Kostin, who serves as the president and the chairman of the management board of VTB Bank, said Monday during an event that any person who prints digital money to replace Russian Ruble was counterfeiting the state-backed fiat. дальше »
2019-2-6 10:15
20-Year Old Hacker Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
A 20-year-old hacker is set to serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to cryptocurrency theft valued at $5 million
дальше »2019-2-2 23:36
Russia’s Ministry of Education Introduces System for Tracking Diamonds via Blockchain
Russia’s Ministry of Education and Science has introduced a blockchain-based system for tracking natural diamonds
дальше »2019-1-30 14:49
‘Unlikely in Next 30 Years’ – Russian Official Dispels Bitcoin Investment Rumor
Elina Sidorenko, head of the Legislative Risk Assessment Group in Russia, says there is no merit to rumors that the country will invest as much as $10 billion in bitcoin. Russia: Cryptocurrency Framework Not Yet in Place Speaking to Forklog, Sidorenko said the country doesn’t yet have the regulatory structure to invest state funds in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-17 17:00
Russia Unlikely to Invest in Bitcoin in the Next 30 Years, Official Refutes Earlier Report
Recently, a report indicated that Russia intended to invest billions of dollars in Bitcoin to cushion itself against the effects of U. S sanctions. As we reported, the report cited a senior Russian economist and a lecturer at a national economics institution. дальше »
2019-1-17 11:06
Russia Is Not Ready to Buy Bitcoin Yet, Russian Official Says
Rumors spread last week that Russia might be pondering the possibility of acquiring a considerable amount of Bitcoins as a means of fighting U. S. -imposed economic sanctions may not be entirely accurate. дальше »
2019-1-17 03:10
Is Russia Really Planning a 10 Billion Dollar Bitcoin Buy?
It has long been known that dark web participants use cryptocurrency to make deals and do business. There has also been no shortage of connections of Bitcoin to hackers and even government intelligence operatives. дальше »
2019-1-16 21:59
Russia Planning $10B Bitcoin Investment, Insists Kremlin Economist
Russian economist, Vladislav Ginko, says Russia is looking to invest $10 billion in Bitcoin as the State Duma has put cryptocurrency legislation high on the agenda for 2019. Rumored $10 Billion Bitcoin Investment Ginko, an economist with ties to the Kremlin, says the Russian government will convert some of its USD reserves into Bitcoin, a move that could start as early as February. дальше »