2020-7-11 20:26 |
Russia’s first cryptocurrency law will go live in 2021 as it approaches its second official review. One of the most obvious signs of cryptocurrency adoption worldwide is the development of relevant governance laws. origin »
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Since January 1 of last year, cryptocurrencies have been legal in Russia, however they cannot be used to purchase goods or services. Russia recently enacted a new cryptocurrency law that, although falling short of the previous cryptocurrency prohibition, nonetheless maintains rigorous limits on the usage of cryptocurrencies as a form of currency. Fast forward 16 […]
2022-5-19 09:48 | |
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Expobank became the first financial institution in Russia to grant an individual bank loan secured by cryptocurrency. The pledge was Waves tokens.
2020-8-23 00:00 | |
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The government of Russia has been toying with the possibility of interfering in the country’s cryptocurrency space as of late. Several calls have been made for the country to completely legalize digital assets, but it would seem that the Kremlin isn’t prepared to have enough patience to deal with them at all.
2019-11-29 13:04 | |
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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.
2019-2-24 17:04 | |
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Russia’s State Duma is reportedly planning to review and adopt a cryptocurrency law to facilitate the creation of an oil-backed cryptocurrency. Russia to Adopt Cryptocurrency Law Russia’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, otherwise known as the State Duma, is reportedly planning to review and adopt a cryptocurrency law in March.
2019-2-22 18:00 | |
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Russia, in terms of its stance on the cryptocurrency market and industry, has been very hot and cold until recently. In 2016, the Russian Federation termed the use and trade of cryptocurrency as illegal.
2018-9-19 08:23 | |
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Russia, in terms of its stance on the cryptocurrency market and industry, has been very hot and cold until recently. In 2016, the Russian Federation termed the use and trade of cryptocurrency as illegal.
2018-9-14 08:23 | |
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Russia’s First Bank Attempting To End Fraud In The Cryptocurrency Sector Of The Country As it turns out cryptocurrency isn't going as smooth and Russia it as it has been in the United States. The former Soviet Union country, who actively participates in cryptocurrency, is having major issues with pyramid schemes and Ponzi stealing money […]
2018-7-31 11:05 | |
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The Central Bank of Russia revealed dozens of fraudulent schemes that have been masqueraded as cryptocurrency investment projects in the first half of 2018.
2018-7-30 16:54 | |
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HotelsInIran. com (“Hotels in Iran”), a major Iranian hotel booking platform, began accepting payments in cryptocurrency subsequent to the imposition of additional sanctions by the U. S.
2018-7-23 14:00 | |
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Russia is currently looking into blockchain technology in the hope that its development could be applied in the military. Blockchain technology offers a wealth of benefits in the finance department, but the Russian army is hoping it could aid them in a variety of ways, especially in cases of cybercrime.
2018-7-22 13:29 | |
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According to a Russian local newspaper Izvestiya, the head of State Duma [the Russian lower house of the Federal Assembly] Committee for financial markets, Anatoly Aksakov has signaled towards the authority’s consideration on passing a bill on digital assets in its autumn session.
2018-7-19 18:51 | |
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For the time being, cryptocurrency miners and coin owners in Russia will have to pay taxes in accordance with the general law provisions.
2018-7-19 13:44 | |
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Russia Will Not Create Separate Laws For Bitcoin Owners And Cryptocurrency Miners While speaking with the local media, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the Financial Markets Committee in Russia’s state Duma, stated that the government does not have plans to create any separate tax frameworks for crypto. According to him, people who get money from […]
2018-7-19 09:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency miners and holders in Russia will be regulated under the Internal Revenue Code, local news outlet Izvestiya reported July 18. The Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, Anatoly Aksakov, told Izvestiya that lawmakers are looking to pass the bill on digital financial assets, or cryptocurrencies, during the autumn session of
2018-7-19 07:34 | |
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Russia will subject owners and miners of cryptocurrency to all existing tax obligations from Autumn, authorities hinted July 18. Aksakov: No ‘Separate’ Treatment For Crypto Speaking to local news outlet Izvestia, Anatoly Aksakov, head of the financial markets committee at Russia’s state Duma, said there were currently no plans to draw up “separate” tax frameworks solely for cryptocurrency.
2018-7-19 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin may face increased regulatory scrutiny following recent events. Special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian officials of using cryptocurrency and large-scale hacking to interfere with the 2016 U.
2018-7-17 09:00 | |
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While the Mt. Gox exchange may be dead, its ghost has refused to rest in peace until its killers are hunted down. Most recently, a Greek court has ruled that Alexander Vinnik, founder of the now-defunct BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, will be extradited to France.
2018-7-17 03:00 | |
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The US Intelligence long-hand reached the faraway shores of cryptocurrency-based political interference by Russia, exposing the dark underbelly of virtual currencies. Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel’s indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for using bitcoin to launder money and fund obtrusive, political activities for strategic advantage over the USA.
2018-7-17 00:23 | |
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G20 (Group of 20) is a worldwide platform for Central Banks and Governments which includes authorities from countries all over the world. G20 membership consists of; Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union.
2018-7-16 18:30 | |
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At press time, the number one cryptocurrency in the world by market cap is up approximately $100 from yesterday, and is now trading for around $6,350. A rise is always welcome news amongst crypto-enthusiasts, though it’s unclear if bitcoin is on a path towards recovery or not. And yet, bitcoin is presently being viewed through […]
2018-7-16 04:08 | |
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Featured More academic institutions in Russia are starting educational courses and even postgraduate programs in crypto and blockchain technologies. Also read: London School of Economics Launches “Cryptocurrency Investment and Disruption” Course Higher Crypto Education Three Russian universities have announced new courses and majors related to cryptocurrencies and crypto technologies. Some of the courses will be
2018-7-15 19:16 | |
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2018-7-15 18:49 | |
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The Crypto Expo Moscow will be taking place on the 18th day of September 2018. This blockchain, cryptocurrency, and ICO event will be held at the Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel. Its organizers expect that the expo will be attended by close to three thousand people, making it one of the biggest blockchain, and cryptocurrency forums to […]
2018-7-14 19:13 | |
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“In an effort to conceal their connections to Russia, the defendants used a network of computers located around the world, and paid for it using cryptocurrency,” said deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein.
2018-7-13 19:44 | |
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“In an effort to conceal their connections to Russia, the defendants used a network of computers located around the world, and paid for it using cryptocurrency,” said deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein.
2018-7-14 19:44 | |
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“In an effort to conceal their connections to Russia, the defendants used a network of computers located around the world, and paid for it using cryptocurrency,” said deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein.
2018-7-13 19:44 | |
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Recently, yet another speculation was made by the Sberbank of Russia’s CEO Herman Gref. According to him, cryptocurrencies may not replace the centralized system of the fiat based economy anytime soon.
2018-7-7 00:57 | |
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Djamel Agaoua, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Viber, stated that Rakuten, the messenger’s parent company, is currently looking at Russian laws concerning the cryptocurrency space. Russian regulations will be very important to Rakuten, as the Japanese company plans to launch their messenger-based cryptocurrency in Russia in 2019.
2018-7-6 16:44 | |
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The Venezuelan Petro is a cryptocurrency that is very much used to being in the limelight. Not for being a technological revolution, more for its association with oil funding and funding from the Russian government.
2018-7-6 12:00 | |
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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's parent company Rakuten wants to launch the messenger-based cryptocurrency in Russia by 2019.
2018-7-5 23:03 | |
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Viber wants to launch its own cryptocurrency in Russia for its new services platform in an effort to beat its biggest rival, WhatsApp. Viber Considers Russia for Its Cryptocurrency Launch The popular messaging app Viber is the daughter company of Rakuten, also known as the ‘Amazon’ of Japan.
2018-7-4 19:00 | |
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Viber To Launch Cryptocurrency In Russia In 2019 Japan’s Rakuten, the parent company of Viber messenger, intends to launch its messenger-based cryptocurrency in Russia in 2019, Chief Executive Officer of Viber Djamel Agaoua told reporters on Tuesday.
2018-7-4 18:58 | |
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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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Russian authorities do not discussing anymore the idea to create special economic zones for development of cryptocurrency technologies in Crimea, Far East region or Kaliningrad.
2018-7-4 23:49 | |
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QBT, a daughter company of Russia’s largest electronic payments system Qiwi, announced it will launch the country’s first ever cryptocurrency investment bank. The project will be based on the classical investment bank model but will operate on global cryptocurrency markets.
2018-6-30 07:33 | |
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QBT, a daughter company of Russia’s largest electronic payments system Qiwi, announced it will launch the country’s first ever cryptocurrency investment bank. Russia’s First Cryptocurrency Investment Bank The new company — which will operate under the brand-name HASH — will be registered in Russia, reports Russian news outlet Kommersant.
2018-6-30 05:00 | |
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The Russian government may postpone the adoption of cryptocurrency legislation until the autumn as lawmakers do not want to decide in haste on issues that may affect both the economic and technological development of the country.
2018-6-29 14:01 | |
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Bitcoin Press Release: INS Ecosystem is on course for launch of its Enterprise Grade Blockchain Platform for consumer markets with the release of its new cryptocurrency INS wallet. June 26, 2018.
2018-6-26 11:59 | |
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Now, this intense interest in the country’s virtual currencies space is stoking fears of money laundering from the Russian criminal underground. Pushback Against Illegal Money from Russia According to a report on Politico, Marius Jurgilas – a board member of the Bank of Lithuania – discussed concerns that the Baltic state has with money pouring
2018-6-26 09:18 | |
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The northeastern European country of Lithuania has experienced a boom in cryptocurrency that has been supported by a liberal approach towards regulations in the space. Now, this intense interest in the country’s virtual currencies space is stoking fears of money laundering from the Russian criminal underground.
2018-6-26 05:00 | |
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It was announced last week that two large Russian banks are building cryptocurrency portfolios for their biggest clients. Under the supervision of Bank of Russia, companies are beginning to offer customers and clients shares in a brand new fund that trades in six of the most popular cryptocurrencies available to trade on the market today.
2018-6-20 18:30 | |
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Two of Russia’s largest banks, Alfa Bank and Sberbank, will soon be offering clients access to cryptocurrency portfolios that will permit the trading of six popular coins on major exchanges Kraken and Bitstamp.
2018-6-20 00:30 | |
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Statistics from leading job search platforms indicate that the demand for cryptocurrency and blockchain specialists in Russia remains strong. Most employers offering these vacancies are either IT companies or banks.
2018-6-19 03:10 | |
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With the FIFA World Cup in Russia well under way, we wanted to explore how cryptocurrencies could line up as footballers, based on their personalities and characteristics. Which cryptocurrency would make a good goal keeper, which cryptocurrency would you have up front, which cryptocurrency would make a good captain and, most importantly, which cryptocurrencies would you leave to warm the bench? GK: Tether This goes without saying, you want a consistent player protecting your line.
2018-6-18 15:30 | |
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Two of Russia’s largest banks are piloting cryptocurrency portfolios for their private clients, the Kommersant newspaper reported Friday. Sberbank, the main state-owned bank responsible for processing government employee paychecks, and Alfa Bank, the largest private bank in the nation, plan to enter crypto trading with the help of the AddCapital investment fund, the National Settlement
2018-6-18 10:31 | |
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Two of Russia's largest banks are planning to launch a cryptocurrency portfolio product for their private banking clients, Kommersant reported.
2018-6-18 08:00 | |
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A report from Kommersant, a local Russian outlet reveals that Anatoly Aksakov, the head of Russia’s State Duma Financial Market Committee explained that crucial changes will be made in the Country’s draft laws which is meant to regulate Cryptocurrency in Russia.
2018-6-16 11:45 | |
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Efforts are already underway to thwart Russia's efforts.
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Russian authorities are intensifying a clampdown on home-based crypto miners, with law enforcement in Novosibirsk recently arresting a resident involved in substantial unauthorized mining activities.
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