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Blockchain Voting Will Determine Vladimir Putin’s Presidential Fate
Moscow citizens will be able to vote on Vladimir Putin’s Constitutional amendments via a blockchain-powered system.
дальше »2020-6-6 20:14
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Crypto Exchanges in Finland and Russia Receive the Most Illegal Funds
Finnish exchanges remain the most popular destination for illegal cryptocurrency proceeds. The Scandinavian nation has dubiously claimed the title for the third year in a row. In its Spring 2020 crypto crime and AML report, the blockchain tracking firm CipherTrace revealed that exchanges in Finland and Russia account for most of the illicit funds. дальше »
2020-6-3 21:04
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Bank of Russia to Develop Digitial Mortgage on Blockchain Platform
Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is looking to develop a digital mortgage on Masterchain, a government-backed blockchain project. Leveraging Blockchain for Mortgage Issuance According to a report by a local news outlet, Ria, on Thursday (May 28, 2020), Olga Skoronogatova, Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor, revealed the plan of the central bankRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-29 07:00
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New Bill Wants to Eradicate Crypto Activity in Russia
Russia has always been an interesting country when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A new proposed law would make it illegal to buy BTC with cash, and potentially lead to a seven-year jail sentence. дальше »
2020-5-26 18:00
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Russian Government Set to Impose Fines and Imprisonment for Illegal Crypto Activities
The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country. Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-23 16:00
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Blockchain.com to Support Russian Ruble Despite Local Crypto Uncertainty
Blockchain.com follows Binance in listing the Russian ruble, while local government considers strict regulations for the industry.
дальше »2020-5-22 00:30
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Hackers Sell Data of 129 Million Russian Car Owners for Bitcoin
A database of 129 million Russian car drivers is being exposed on the darknet for just 0.3 Bitcoin or about $2,900.
дальше »2020-5-16 15:07
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The footballer became interested in mining and suffered from a scammer
Russian professional athlete from the Tomsk region became interested in cryptocurrency mining, but suffered from the scammer, the regional Interior Ministry said. A young man who professionally plays mini football decided to purchase a mining farm. дальше »
2020-5-9 18:33
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Russian Darknet Criminals Sell $13M of Fake Cash for Crypto
A crime group in Russia printed and sold $13 million-nominated fake notes in return for cryptocurrencies
дальше »2020-4-8 22:19
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Sony Nukes Latest Call of Duty for Russian PlayStation Gamers
Sony is refusing to sell Activision's newly-released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered on the PlayStation Store in Russia. The post Sony Nukes Latest Call of Duty for Russian PlayStation Gamers appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-4-1 13:41
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Coronavirus may Allow Russia to Increase Facial Recognition in Moscow
Russia is always an interesting country when something major happens. The coronavirus crisis has given way to some very interesting, albeit probably controversial ideas. Authoritarian technology is nothing new in Russia by any means. дальше »
2020-3-31 04:00
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FBI Apprehends & Charges Russian Hacker, Closes Down Deer.io Platform
The FBI shuts down alleged hacker Kirill Firsov’s platform, Deer.io, used for selling stolen information
дальше »2020-3-28 23:33
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Russian Ministry Welcomes Bitcoin Legalization, Introduces Regulatory Sandbox For Crypto Testing
While crypto regulation is still quite murky in Russia, a ministry in the country is making a huge effort to improving the situation. According to prominent Russian publication, Izvestia, Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development recently published an official document on a draft framework for regulatory sandboxes. дальше »
2020-3-25 21:35
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Russia Proposes Legalizing Crypto For Regulatory Sandboxes
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has proposed a bill on “regulatory sandboxes” that seeks the legalization of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, according to local media agency Izvestia. Sandbox Participants Will Be Exempted From Certain Requirements The bill on “regulatory sandboxes” was submitted last week to the State Duma (Russia’s parliament). дальше »
2020-3-25 19:41
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Russian Ministry Wants to Test Crypto and Blockchain in Regulatory Sandboxes
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development is preparing a draft law to allow firms from various industries to experiment with crypto and blockchain in a regulatory sandbox
дальше »2020-3-25 16:59
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Russia may Attempt to ban Cryptocurrencies Later This Year
The future of cryptocurrencies remains in question all over the world. In Russia, there is still a genuine chance of banning cryptocurrencies altogether, which isn’t too promising. Russia has always been on the fence about Bitcoin and altcoins. дальше »
2020-3-23 06:00
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Russia: New Bill Could Put Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrency Issuance & Sale
According to a Forbes report published on March 21, 2020, a senior Russian official has warned that its delayed bill on cryptocurrencies will include a ban on issuing and selling of digital currencies. дальше »
2020-3-22 18:00
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Cryptocurrency News Roundup for March 18, 2020
Down but not out — that’s the state of Bitcoin’s current situation as the global economy falters as a side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic. As virtually every other asset continues to plummet during this tumultuous market meltdown, it is somewhat of a relief to see BTC price holding steady — for now, at least. дальше »
2020-3-19 09:18
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Russian Central Bank Admits It Can’t Ban Bitcoin
The Director of the Bank of Russia’s legal department has admitted that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cannot realistically ever be banned in the country. Although cryptocurrencies are not exactly legal in Russia, it seems like they won’t ever be banned, either. дальше »
2020-3-18 16:15
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Central Bank of Russia Continues to Fight Against the Legal Use of Cryptocurrencies
While the Russian Ministry of Finance seeks to complete the project of the Bill “On Digital Financial Assets” (CFA) presented on February 25, 2018, The Central Bank of Russia hinders all its efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies, seeing them as an unjustified risk. дальше »
2020-3-18 18:34
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Cryptocurrencies may be banned in Russia
The new version of the bill on digital financial assets contains a ban on the issuance and legal use of cryptocurrencies in Russian jurisdiction. The head of the legal department of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Alexey Guznov, shared information on a bill being prepared in the government, the adoption of which will […] дальше »
2020-3-17 20:08
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Russia’s Central Bank Approves the Atomyze Crypto Asset
Russia remains a very unusual country when it comes to crypto assets. Following the launch of Atomyze, that situation may come to change in the near future. Big was people’s surprise when Vladimir Potanin introduced his vision of Atomyze. дальше »
2020-2-29 06:00
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Steven Seagal Charged by SEC for Promoting 2018 ICO
Steven Seagal was charged by the SEC for promoting Bitcoiin2Gen, a 2018 ICO
дальше »2020-2-28 18:23
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Russian Oligarch Given Green Light for Private Digital Currency
Vladimir Potanin, a Russian businessman with interests in the metal and airline industry, has been given permission by the Russian government to launch his own blockchain – Atomyze – with a digital currency for customers to use while transacting with his business. дальше »
2020-2-26 18:00
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Russia Decides to Outlaw Crypto as a Means of Payment
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the successor of KGB, agreed with the Central Bank of Russia that cryptocurrencies should not be allowed as means of payments on the territory of Russia, a local portal reported. дальше »
2020-2-20 20:30
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Cryptocurrency-Linked Bank Accounts in Russia May Be Frozen
The Russian Central Bank is flip-flopping on cryptocurrencies and now says that bank accounts linked to virtual assets may be blocked. The latest news comes from a new amendment to anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines in the country. дальше »
2020-2-17 14:20
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Binance Now Lets You Buy Cryptocurrencies with the Russian Ruble
Binance has officially added support for the Russian ruble. One can now use its Visa cards to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Ripple’s XRP with the Russian ruble. дальше »
2020-2-5 13:14
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Many Russians Think America Created the Wuhan Coronavirus, and the Reasons May Shock You
Several Russian scientists believe America created the Wuhan coronavirus to sabotage China while making boatloads of money off a cure. The post Many Russians Think America Created the Wuhan Coronavirus, and the Reasons May Shock You appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-1-31 02:27
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Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Launderer is Charged in France
Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, suspected of assisting criminals in laundering billions, was extradited to France where he will face criminal charges. Major suspect in a money-laundering operation to be charged in France Alexander Vinnik, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Greece back in 2017 due to his suspected involvement in a massive money-laundering operation that allegedly involved billions of dollars. дальше »
2020-1-29 20:00
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Russia to Invest in Blockchain, Potential Benefit Valued at $17.5B
Russia plans to spend 28. 4 billion rubles (over $450 million) on the development of blockchain until 2024. While this is 50% lower than previous figures, the strategy would still help the Russian economy save 500 billion rubles (about $8 billion). дальше »
2020-1-29 19:00
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Greece Extradites Alleged Launderer of $4B in BTC Alexander Vinnik to France
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian man accused of having laundered $4 billion in Bitcoin, will be extradited from Greece to France, against the wishes of Russia
дальше »2020-1-23 19:11
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Sunday Digest: Bitcoin Price, BSV Pump and Dump, and Other News
Today is the day when Orthodox Christians submerge themselves in icy water to mark Epiphany, celebrating the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. Personally I prefer to celebrate my Bitcoin epiphany with a couple of icy beers, but you know, each to their own. дальше »
2020-1-19 22:00
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Is Russia’s New Prime Minister Good for Bitcoin?
Cryptocurrency is not money, while operations with it should be taxed – this and other statements were previously made by Mikhail Mishustin, who is now Russia’s new Prime Minister. Russia to Become a Digital Platform Nevertheless, despite the fact that Mishustin doesn’t seem to shift the government’s approach towards cryptocurrencies, he is an avid fan of digitalization, and this is a plus for the crypto world. дальше »
2020-1-17 00:00
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Putin Causes Russian Cabinet to Resign, Bitcoin Prices Spike
Russian President Vladimir Putin has triggered the resignation of his entire cabinet today, after laying out plans for Russia’s future political power balance. This political change has caused Bitcoin to begin trading at a premium on Russian exchanges. дальше »
2020-1-16 17:40
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Russian Hackers Leverage PowerTrick as a Stealthy an Fileless Backdoor
Hackers and criminals continue to step up their game. It now seems a fileless backdoor for major targets is making the rounds in Russia. Most people may have heard of the TrickBot group. It is one of Russia’s premier hacking collectives, and one that keeps sophisticating its attacks. дальше »
2020-1-13 01:30
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Cyber Cold War: U.S. Military Targeting Russian Data as 2020 Presidential Election Beckons
The U.S. military is developing tools for hacking the data of Russian elites, in a bid to prevent interference in the presidential election. The post Cyber Cold War: U.S. Military Targeting Russian Data as 2020 Presidential Election Beckons appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-1-13 15:00
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Thousands of Bomb Threats Reported in Russia After Oligarch Linked to $450M Bitcoin Hack
Thousands of bomb threats against public facilities have been reported in Russia after a news report linked a 2017 exchange hack of $450M in Bitcoin to prominent Russian businessman Konstantin Malofeev. дальше »
2020-1-6 19:20
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Russian Officials Claim Their Hypersonic Missile is Ready to be Used
Any development in technology, science, and space deserves to be highlighted. Russian engineers are confident they have put together a working hypersonic missile. Rumors of such a missile have persisted for some time now. дальше »
2019-12-31 06:30
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Russia’s Central Bank Is Now Testing Real Asset-Pegged Stablecoins
Russia’s central bank starts testing stablecoins and doesn’t assume that they will act as a payment method and become a substitute of money
дальше »2019-12-27 19:09
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Alrosa, Tencent, Everledger Bring Diamonds on the Blockchain to WeChat
Russian diamond giant Alrosa, Tencent and Everledger partnered on a new blockchain-based e-commerce project for WeChat users
дальше »2019-12-19 13:39
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Russia: De Facto Crypto Ban Will Be Hard to Achieve, Official Says
Russia may prohibit crypto payments for goods and services, but achieving such a ban might be quite difficult. This is the conclusion of Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Market. дальше »
2019-11-30 16:30
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Why is Russia Mirroring China’s Anti Crypto Stance?
Reports are emerging that Russia’s stance on crypto has turned negative. The news comes in the wake of a week of FUD stemming from another ‘bitcoin ban’ in China. It is no surprise that central banks do not favor decentralized currencies in a world where they’re racing to launch their own ones. дальше »
2019-11-30 10:34
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Russia Poised to Issue Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrency Payments
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. дальше »
2019-11-29 13:04
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BBC: New Files Allegedly Connect $450M in Lost Bitcoin to Russian Intelligence
Recent BBC investigation into the BTC-e crypto exchange case reveals new details allegedly connecting lost funds to Russia’s FSB
дальше »2019-11-16 00:45
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Blockchain Spending in China to Exceed $2 Billion by 2023
China’s blockchain spending is expected to see rapid growth in the next three years and exceed the $2 billion figure by the end of 2023, according to a report carried out by market intelligence firm IDC. дальше »
2019-11-11 16:30
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Russia Prepares Law to Allow Cryptocurrency Confiscation
Federal agencies in Russia are reportedly developing proposals for confiscating cryptocurrencies by 2021. What could it mean for the country? The post Russia Prepares Law to Allow Cryptocurrency Confiscation appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-11-8 22:03
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Russia Outlines Plan to Confiscate Cryptocurrency Linked with Criminal Activities
Until this point, the Russian government has stalled on the enforcement of regulations for its cryptocurrency industry. However, in the wake of rampant crypto-enabled criminal activities in the country, it would seem that authorities are finally seeing the need to step in. дальше »
2019-11-7 14:03
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Terrorists Demand Bitcoin from Russian Railways After Bombing Threats
An anonymous message was recently received by the Russian Railways threatening to blow up stations if 50 bitcoins aren’t handed over. Police are investigating the matter. An anonymous entity is threatening Russian Railways with extreme violence if they do not forfeit 50 BTC. дальше »
2019-11-5 13:05
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Russian Official to Challenge China’s Bitcoin Mining Supremacy
A Russian company has decided to turn an aluminum plant into a crypto mining facility. The facility plans to take on China’s supremacy in bitcoin mining. If bitcoin manages to trade around $9,160, the Russian company estimates profits of up to $99 million per month. дальше »
2019-11-1 17:00
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Russian Bitcoin Mining Firm Owned By Putin Aide Aims to Control 20% of BTC Hashrate
An aluminum plant in Russia’s northern Karelia region could soon be hosting one of the largest Bitcoin mining facilities in the country. Of course, the plant is no longer serving its primary purpose after being decommissioned in 2018. дальше »
2019-10-31 22:20
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