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russian-central-bank-identifies-crypto-link-in-“almost-all”-financial-scams-detected-in-2023
Posted by | February 13, 2024
Russian Central Bank Identifies Crypto Link In “Almost All” Financial Scams Detected In 2023

The Bank of Russia, in its latest report, revealed a concerning rise in financial scams with crypto-related elements in 2023. The number of entities involved in illegal activities , including...

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foreign-trade-and-pensions:-what’s-next-for-russia’s-cbdc-project?
Posted by | April 20, 2023
Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?

The pilot for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot should have been launched on April 1, but it was delayed at practically the last moment due to the slow...

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bank-of-russia-to-set-up-entities-for-crypto-mining-and-cross-border-settlement:-report
Posted by | April 19, 2023
Bank of Russia to set up entities for crypto mining and cross-border settlement: Report

Russia's central bank plans to create new institutions to mine crypto assets and settle international payments. 881 Total views 8 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article...

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russia’s-sber-bank-integrates-metamask-into-its-blockchain-platform
Posted by | December 1, 2022
Russia’s Sber bank integrates Metamask into its blockchain platform

Russia’s largest lender is moving into DeFi and Web3 by integrating its blockchain platform with the Ethereum blockchain. 7475 Total views 56 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history...

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russia-plans-to-roll-out-digital-ruble-across-all-banks-in-2024
Posted by | August 12, 2022
Russia plans to roll out digital ruble across all banks in 2024

Bank of Russia started CBDC testing in 2022 and expects to implement an official banking rollout in the year of presidential elections in 2024. 606 Total views 7 Total shares...

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vtb-sealed-the-first-deal-with-digital-financial-assets-in-russia
Posted by | June 29, 2022
VTB sealed the first deal with digital financial assets in Russia

VTB Factoring acquires a tokenized debt pool of industrial companies via the Lighthouse blockchain. 690 Total views 18 Total shares VTB Factoring, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned bank, reported the...

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russia’s-central-bank-goes-to-war:-is-cryptocurrency-a-friend-or-foe?
Posted by | March 17, 2022
Russia’s central bank goes to war: Is cryptocurrency a friend or foe?

In January 2022, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) proposed a number of measures aimed at curtailing the country’s cryptocurrency market, which included a blanket ban on the use and...

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ukraine-accepts-bitcoin,-ethereum,-usdt-donations-amid-ongoing-war
Posted by | February 26, 2022
Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations amid ongoing war

The Ukrainian government has reached out to the crypto community on Twitter to raise funds to support its civilians and troops. 6833 Total views 237 Total shares Within the first...

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clarity-pushed-back:-russian-government-fails-to-forge-a-consolidated-stance-on-crypto-regulation
Posted by | February 19, 2022
Clarity pushed back: Russian government fails to forge a consolidated stance on crypto regulation

On Feb. 18, the Russian Ministry of Finance kicked off public consultations on the rules of cryptocurrency issuance and transactions. While a welcome development, it is less than the country’s...

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Posted by | January 31, 2022
Law Decoded: Russia flounders, America competes, IMF keeps fuming, Jan. 24–31

Uncertainty about crypto regulation can engender internal disagreement even within seemingly monolithic governments. 1867 Total views 62 Total shares One of the most fascinating implications of the collision between traditional...

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