COVID-19 Fuels the Race for Digital Currencies
The Bank of Russia explores the possibility of developing its digital currency for a while, and now the central bank has offered up...
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World’s first Metal Token issued by Russian Mining Conglomerate
Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest palladium and high-grade nickel Russian mining conglomerate, has started the first stage of its tokenization drive – combined...
Russia braced for a Surge in ‘Token Issuance’ in 2021
Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, said that it is propped for a “surge in token issuance” in the new year. According to a report published...
Russian Government – separating Crypto from ‘e-Pay’ wallet
Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, is set to vote on a bill that could unwittingly clarify the distinction between e-pay wallets and crypto-wallets....
Bitcoins and Pieces: Weekend Edition
Blockchain News The Russian telecom MTS and commercial bank VTB Bank announced they had directed the nation’s first-ever blockchain-powered commercial transaction on the Masterchain blockchain network. According to Prime,...
Russian government officials pressured to ‘declare’ their Crypto-Asset
The Russian Prosecutor General’s office has intensified its efforts to pressure government officials to disclose their crypto holdings as part of a bid to wipe...
Can Too Much Crypto Cause Fires?
A fire broke out in St. Petersburg, Russia, caused by a cryptocurrency mining farm; the fire injured a 35-year-old owner of the crypto...
Russian Bank Launches Crypto ‘Experiment’ with JP Morgan
Russia’s largest state-owned bank, Sberbank, may launch a digital asset trading platform and its digital currency. German Gref, the CEO of Sberbank stated...
Russian Crypto Regulation: What’s really happening
A prominent Russian politician has addressed in favor of the country’s forthcoming crypto regulations rollout – but opposition opinions are not sure that...
Soon To Open: Arctic Hotel with 11.2 Megawatts Crypto-Mining Amenities
A company in Russia has plans for a hotel with a unique variation in the Arctic Circle – despite the fact that it...
