Russia

Policy

Energy experts say incumbents are complacent about the dominance of the U.S. dollar in oil markets while China and Russia may try to force change.

By Leigh CuenMar 11, 2020

Policy

A Russian government agency has requested contractor bids to find ways to block censorship-resistant internet tech, including one blockchain: Telegram's.

By Anna BaydakovaMar 11, 2020

Markets

“I don’t think any asset is safe right now – except cash, U.S. dollars.”

By Leigh CuenMar 9, 2020

Finance

Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea soccer club, invested $10 million in Telegram’s $1.7 billion token sale through a British Virgin Islands-based entity, court papers indicate.

By Anna BaydakovaMar 4, 2020

Finance

The Russian mining and smelting giant will issue metal-backed tokens on Atomyze, a Hyperledger-based blockchain platform.

By Anna BaydakovaFeb 25, 2020

Markets

Russia is looking at creating a regulatory distinction between asset tokenization and 'pure' cryptocurrencies.

By Paddy BakerFeb 17, 2020

Markets

Users can now trade rubles directly with bitcoin, ether, tether and binance coin without any transaction fees.

By Paddy BakerFeb 11, 2020

Markets

Greece's supreme administrative court found that a ruling to extradite alleged BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik to France was lawful. Vinnik can no longer appeal the decision.

By Paddy BakerJan 23, 2020

Markets

Kraken Futures is ramping up its Russian expansion with the hiring of a new representative, ICBIT founder Aleksey Bragin.

By Anna BaydakovaJan 14, 2020

Finance

A state-owned nuclear power plant in Russia may soon fuel a bitcoin mining hub.

By Anna BaydakovaJan 8, 2020