2019-5-22 14:10 |
Russia’s National Settlement Depository will launch its long-awaited digital asset ledger next month – 5,000 kilometers away from its Moscow HQ. origin »
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According to a report by the World Gold Council, central banks have been buying more gold this first quarter than they have in the previous six years. The efforts to diversify away from the US dollar are being led by China and Russia.
2019-5-4 00:00 | |
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Valentine Uhovski started his career as an editor and journalist, and has written for the likes of The Wall Street Journal and Interview Russia. He’s now in his eighth year manning the helm of Tumblr‘s Culture and Fashion verticals.
2019-4-30 16:22 | |
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The Russian Federation doesn’t exactly scream friendliness when it comes to financial innovation, but appears to be making an exception for a company called Bank 131. At a time when Russia is taking away banking licenses, this fintech business is the first to receive a license in four years.
2019-4-12 02:13 | |
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On March 27, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced that the country had successfully launched an anti-satellite missile in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). With that, India became only the fourth country to test an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon – used to attack enemy satellites or intercepting ballistic missiles – after the US, China, and Russia.
2019-4-4 09:45 | |
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Earth is often in the firing line of fragments of asteroids and comets, most of which burn up tens of kilometers above our heads. But occasionally, something larger gets through. That’s what happened off Russia’s east coast on December 18 last year.
2019-3-30 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin enthusiasts in Russia will have to endure yet another setback as the government has a postponed bill seeking to recognize and regulate digital financial assets in the country. The delay comes after several terms including “cryptocurrency,” “smart contracts,” and “token” were removed from the bill’s text.
2019-3-25 15:53 | |
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In March 2018, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report detailing how Russian operatives had launched a handful of attacks across segments of the US’s critical infrastructure, including the power grid.
2019-3-23 16:30 | |
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Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of troubled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e (who is wanted in several countries for his potential involvement in a Bitcoin fraud case) has lodged an appeal for extradition to his native Russia.
2019-3-22 14:01 | |
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A team of researchers at the University of Cornell recently conducted a study on incarceration rates in the US. It was discovered that nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s been incarcerated.
2019-3-5 20:10 | |
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The majesty of Moscow is no secret, but relatively few Westerners have had the chance to get to know it up close. Fulfilling a longtime dream, a team member recently had the special opportunity to see and explore Russia’s larger-than-life capital.
2019-2-20 18:01 | |
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Metro Exodus tasks you with traversing post-apocalyptic Russia on a steam train. It’s as simultaneously grim and fun as it sounds. It stands out from this month’s dense competition thanks to its engaging story and excellent combat, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you want a challenging first-person shooter.
2019-2-14 23:00 | |
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Despite all the issues that we have seen in the market in 2018, there is a part of the blockchain industry that was very successful last year and it continues to be now: using the blockchain for logistics operations.
2019-2-13 01:52 | |
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said last Thursday that it has launched a Human Space Flight Centre in the south Indian city of Bangalore, in line with plans for its first crewed mission in 2021.
2019-2-5 10:57 | |
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Российская криптовалютная биржа Huobi Russia объявила о потенциальной возможности для токенов новых блокчейн-проектов бесплатно попасть на такие торговые площадки международного уровня, как Huobi Next и Huobi Main.
2019-1-22 22:46 | |
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Компания Huobi Russia вводит функцию бесплатного листинга токенов для новых блокчейн-проектах. Лучшие стартапы смогут попасть в Huobi Next и Huobi Main, сообщил глава Huobi Russia Андрей Грачев.
2019-1-21 17:00 | |
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Компания Huobi Russia сообщила о введении бесплатного листинга токенов а новых блокчейн-проектах. Лучшие стартапы смогут безвозмездно попасть в Huobi Next и Huobi Main. Специально для токенов будет собран перечень требований, которым они должны соответствовать для попадания в листинг.
2019-1-20 11:33 | |
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Facebook today removed multiple accounts, Pages, groups, and Instagram profiles that were related to Russian networks. The accounts in question were masquerading as news organizations and interest pages to spread misinformation.
2019-1-18 14:00 | |
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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.
2019-1-17 17:00 | |
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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.
2019-1-17 11:06 | |
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In the past week or so, a number of publications, including cryptocurrency websites, but also “reputable” mainstream outlets, have given stage to a “Kremlin economist” with a bold prediction – Russia will invest billions in bitcoin to tackle U.
2019-1-17 20:50 | |
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Cryptoruble Coming Soon According to a Russian Official, a cryptocurrency version of the Russian Ruble will be coming in the next 2 to 3 years. The Discussion This came during an interview on local news show RIO Novositi where Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the financial markets committee at Russia’s state parliament the Duma, made the […]
2019-1-16 23:07 | |
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Russia’s lower house called the State Duma plans to discuss a draft crypto regulation bill in the next two months. This will most likely take place in the next two months. According to an official of the State Duma, the long-awaited crypto bill for digital assets, in part of an initiative to regulate investment platforms […]
2019-1-14 21:34 | |
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China became the third country to land a probe on the Moon on January 2. But, more importantly, it became the first to do so on the far side of the moon — often called the dark side. The ability to land on the far side of the moon is a technical achievement in its own right, one that neither Russia nor the United States has pursued.
2019-1-13 12:30 | |
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After spending four days above $4,000, Bitcoin has finally given way. And it has been quite a drop, with the currency losing $250 in the space of thirty minutes. The drop sees it trading at $3816 at press time, having dropped from $4,016.
2019-1-11 18:40 | |
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Latest NEO News By adding 20 percent early this week, NEO has the attention of traders. This addition is surely a ray of hope for holders who saw NEO prices drop 95 percent from 2017 peaks. Read: Russia to Buy Billions of Dollars Worth in BTC Next Month, Russian Economist Says The ecstasy is waning […] The post Altcoins Daily Preview: NEO and Monero Top Performer, Every Dip a Buying Opportunity appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2019-1-10 15:30 | |
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Last year I visited the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia – one of the best art museums in the world. I was expecting to serenely experience its masterpieces, but my view was blocked by a wall of smart phones taking pictures of the paintings.
2019-1-10 11:34 | |
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The Russian government is unwilling to allow the unilateral economic sanctions imposed by Donald Trump’s government to further affect its economy and may be considering a forceful measure to combat American power in this current diplomatic war.
2019-1-9 18:35 | |
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The State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, has postponed the second reading of a long-awaited bill intended to regulate cryptocurrencies in the country. Lawmakers will review the draft law “On Digital Financial Assets” during the spring parliamentary session next year, the house deputy speaker Sergey Neverov announced.
2018-12-20 21:00 | |
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The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today released a pair of reports detailing the results of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. Here’s what you need to know.
2018-12-18 00:11 | |
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Russian search behemoth Yandex launched its first phone yesterday. The unimaginatively named Yandex. Phone runs Android and is designed around the company’s own apps, including a custom launcher.
2018-12-6 09:13 | |
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For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront.
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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Russia’s federal space agency intends to establish a lunar colony by the year 2040. NASA, meanwhile, announced today that it’d have a continuous human presence there within a decade. The Moon race is on y’all.
2018-11-30 00:01 | |
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Bloomberg today determined that the number of players registered in Fortnite is now around 200 million. Let that number sink into your head. Epic Games later confirmed that number to GamesIndustry.
2018-11-28 02:29 | |
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On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron released an international agreement on cyber security principles at the Paris Peace Forum. While the pact was signed by 51 countries, 130 global companies and 90 charitable groups and universities, the five most notorious countries in cyber warfare refused to sign.
2018-11-14 22:44 | |
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This week Russia has stepped up its war on anonymity. After an attempt last April to block the service, on Friday a court in Moscow ordered encrypted messaging app Telegram to pay 800,000 rouble – around €10,600 – for failing to hand over users’ information.
2018-11-8 17:05 | |
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Russia mining and metals giant firm Norilsk Nickel may launch its custom stablecoin next year according to reports from a local news outlet. The CEO of Nornickel, Vladimir Potanin said that the organization was planning to introduce a new stablecoin into the crypto market that will be backed by metals. Even though the mining firm […]
2018-10-29 04:37 | |
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Norilsk Nickel is planning a stablecoin backed by its metals, the launch tentatively set for next year.
2018-10-26 11:56 | |
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Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd.
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
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Honor today announced the availability and pricing of its gaming-focused Honor Play device. The handset, which promises improved performance for gaming and VR applications, will be available online at Honor’s online store for €329.
2018-8-30 17:00 | |
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Addressing the nation on its 72nd Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the country will send an Indian astronaut to space by 2022. That’s big, because if India can make its Mission Gaganyaan happen, it will become one of the only countries in the world – along with the US, Russia, and China – to have pulled off a crewed space mission.
2018-8-15 10:25 | |
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Bitcoin Press Release: Fusion of blockchain, ecology and space technologies is the next step of the civilization development —this is the main idea of Papusha Rocket Technology project creators. August 11th, 2018.
2018-8-11 17:06 | |
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“We will make electricity so cheap only the rich will burn candles,” Thomas Edison reportedly said during the first public demonstration of his light bulb. Unfortunately, it wasn’t made cheap enough.
2018-7-30 18:00 | |
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Messaging applications are very keen on issuing their own tokens and digital currencies these days. Telegram has hosted a successful ICO, Kakao is looking to do the same, and now Viber is going down a similar path.
2018-7-5 23:00 | |
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Viber, a cross-platform instant messaging and voice-over IP application operated by Japanese multinational company Rakuten, has plans to become a platform for its parent company’s cryptocurrency, Rakuten Coin.
2018-7-4 04:00 | |
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The crypto corridor connecting Switzerland and Singapore is firming up, involving many of the usual suspects in banking, custody and trading.
Tim Grant, formerly the CEO of ConsenSys-backed DrumG Technologies, is to become head of business at SDX.
Three executives have left SDX, the blockchain-based venue for digital asset trading owned by Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group, since the year began, including two founding team members.
SIX, the Swiss national stock exchange group, is working on creating its own stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc.