The regulatory sandbox that came into effect in Russia last month is aimed at boosting innovative technology implementation. Source link
Read More »Russia’s Gazprombank debuts Bitcoin trading in Switzerland
The Switzerland-based branch of a major Russian bank has also joined OpenVASP. Source link
Read More »Russia's central bank says the pandemic has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs
The pandemic-induced crisis is galvanizing new trends across all aspects of the global economy, including digital currencies. Source link
Read More »Bitcoin mining’s future is green, and Russia has the best chance
Despite unclear crypto regulations in the country, Russia may become the leader in sustainable crypto mining. Source link
Read More »Unqualified investors can buy up to $8K of crypto, says Bank of Russia
Russia’s central bank wants to limit the amount of cryptos and digital rights acquired by non-professional investors. Source link
Read More »Major P2P crypto platform LocalBitcoins is blocked in Russia
LocalBitcoins’ website has been blacklisted in one of its key markets. Source link
Read More »Russia Proposes Harsh Penalties for Unreported Cryptocurrency Holdings
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has drafted a bill with harsh penalties for anyone who does not report their cryptocurrency holdings above a certain level. Penalties include jail terms and fines. New Russian Crypto Bill The Russian Ministry of Finance has sent out a new draft bill addressing the circulation of …
Read More »Held Accountable: Russia Wants Bitcoin Investors Jailed For Non-Compliance
One of the biggest impacts awaiting to hit Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency space is the firm hand of regulation. It is already beginning, starting with Russia’s finance ministry seeking to put holders in prison for non-compliance when it comes to disclosing cryptocurrency valuation accruals. Here’s what this …
Read More »Huobi crypto exchange launches trading app in Russia
Russian users account for as much as 10% of Huobi’s total spot trading volume. Source link
Read More »Russia’s largest bank joins blockchain trade finance platform
The Swiss arm of Russia’s largest bank is exploring blockchain-based trade finance. Source link
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