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Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia

Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.

Alexander Vinnik

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US Treasury Sanctions Russian Bank Over Links to Venezuela’s Petro

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Moscow-based bank over its role in financing Venezuela’s controversial petro token.

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Russia’s Sberbank Uses Smart Contract to Settle Three-Way Repo Deal

Russia’s Sberbank has settled a three-way repurchase agreement using blockchain tech, calling it a "world's first."

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Huobi Exchange's Plans for Russia Go Well Beyond Crypto Trading

Huobi exchange, which just opened an office in Moscow, wants to lend money and rent space to Russian miners, shape the country's regulations and train local blockchain talent.

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Police Filings Mount as Investors Demand Funds from WEX Exchange

Users of the WEX exchange have begun filing police reports after more than three months of being unable to withdraw major cryptocurrencies or fiat.

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Another US Indictment Links Bitcoin to Covert Russian Intelligence Activity

Russian intelligence agents allegedly used cryptocurrencies to help fund an "influence and disinformation" effort, the U.S. government said Thursday.

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Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform

The Russian state-owned conglomerate will develop a blockchain to manage data on its vast holdings, which include car, helicopter and firearms makers.

Rostec's CEO Sergey Chemesov shows a model of a tank to Russia's Minister of Defence Sergey Shoygu

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Russian Agency to Track Crypto Wallets of Criminal Suspects

Rosfinmonitoring is seeking to expand its internal systems to account for cryptocurrencies.

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Moscow's Government to Use Ethereum to Promote Transparency In Commerce

Moscow's government is planning to use ethereum as part of a system for allotting trading spots during weekend farmers markets.

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Where Roads Can't Reach, Blockchain Drones Just Might Travel

A team of Russian engineers and entrepreneurs wants to link heavy-duty delivery drones using blockchain.

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