Russia

Russia Will 'Never' Consider Bitcoin Legalization, Says Minister

The Russian minister of communications and mass media said yesterday that the country will not consider the legalization of digital currencies.

Prosecutors in the Russian state of Tatarstan have issued a warning to a local businessman about two bitcoin ATMs.

By Stan HigginsNov 20, 2017

A former executive of the National Depository of Ukraine left because of politics, but found "game-changing" opportunities in blockchain.

A senior official at Russia's central bank said earlier today that he believes initial coin offerings could drive funding opportunities for startups.

By Stan HigginsNov 14, 2017

The head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism has predicted that blockchain technology will transform the country's tourism industry.

Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

Russia's National Security Depository is seeing an unexpected benefit of blockchain that could turn into a new source of revenue: publicity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued 5 new decrees related to cryptocurrency, including planned rules around ICOs.

By Stan HigginsOct 24, 2017

The Russian Federation is launching a blockchain land-registration pilot project in 2018, according to the Ministry of Economic Development.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 20, 2017

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