Materials by tag Russia
Dec 03, 2018 at 13:03
Blockchain Conference Moscow: Results of Russian Major Crypto Event
On November 20, the heart of the Russian Federation held the eighth Blockchain Conference. Its organizer is the Smile-Expo international company.
Nov 21, 2018 at 13:23
Armenia to Become a Hub for Blockchain Expertise
ChainPoint 18 International Blockchain Conference was successfully launched on November 14-15 in Yerevan.
Oct 23, 2018 at 12:25
ICO Services to be Offered on the Russian Financial Market, Sberbank Ensures
Sberbank and Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) have partnered to conduct a test on initial coin offerings (ICO) within the regulatory sandbox. As a result, they expressed an intention to find a way for token sales implementation and other services related to the fintech.
Russian Draft Bill Lacks Essence Of Digital Currency Terms After Latest Edits
Russian deputies have removed the definition of cryptocurrency mining from a draft bill on crypto regulation prior to its next reading in the State Duma, however, the new law won't resolve tax concerns for miners.
Welcome Blockchain in the Digital Economy
On October 22-26, 2018, the business daily "Vedomosti" will hold an international forum on the implementation of blockchain technologies "Blockchain in the Digital Economy".
A Ponzi Scheme is Detected in Russia, the Central Bank Takes Measures
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has revealed a fraudulent financial system called Cashberry. The project was aimed at inducing people to invest their money in the scam scheme, offering highly lucrative returns on fiat and crypto investments.
Russian Lobbying Group (RSPP) & Popular Billionaires Draft Alternative Crypto Regulations
The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) is purportedly working on a draft bill concerning the use of digital currency, as per a September 14 article on ForkLog, a Russian technology site. The revised bill is anticipated to go before Russian officials next month.
Russia may Toughen its Political Views on Cryptocurrency Regulation
The question of digital market regulation still remains untouched in the Russian Federation. Even though deputies are already discussing the matter and taking it seriously, there is a high probability of the fintech being banned, as top officials think Russia is not ready for issuance and circulation of crypto.
The First Use of Blockchain in Russia, Gazprom Neft Improves Aviation Refuelling
Russia has always taken financial technology cautiously and regarded it as a very unstable and volatile thing. However, Gazpromneft-Aero and S7 Airlines finally took a risk and implemented blockchain in their field. The new technology helps to improve processing time and efficiency during aviation refuelling.
