Fri, November 15

BitMEX Exchange Bans Russian Users in EU From Operating Services

The action by the exchange is an attempt to comply with EU restrictions. BitMEX isn’t the only one adhering to EU rules. Crypto Exchange BitMEX is restricting access to Russian users. Customers who are Russian nationals or residents operating from the EU will no longer be able to utilize BitMEX

July 6, 2022 2 mins read

Russia Plans Allowing Mining If Mined Crypto Sold Abroad

According to Pronin, the CBR would not be responsible for mining. According to the governor, Russia should not allow exchanges of digital currencies. Crypto mining has been approved by the Moscow Monetary Authority, but only if Russian miners sell the currencies, they produce outside the nation, according to Kirill Pronin,

July 4, 2022 1 min read

Russia to Legalize Crypto Mining Again!

Crypto Mining to commence effectively in Russia.  Mining to be soon legalized, with the bill already passed. All mined crypto to be sold outside Russia. The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) announces officially that crypto and crypto mining will be legalized back in Russia, provided all the cryptos mined in

July 4, 2022 2 mins read

Lower House of Russian Parliament Passed Digital Assets Tax Legislation

Regarding DFAs, platforms are exempt from VAT, exactly like securities. Foreign-based corporations will be charged a higher 15 percent tax. In Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament passed a measure allowing Moscow to tax digital financial assets (DFAs) activities by altering the country’s tax code. The

June 30, 2022 2 mins read

Russia’s Default Debt – Episode 2

Russia has even extended the 30 days extension for returning the international debits. The last debt failure was in 1998 for $40 billion during the ruble collapse. Russia seems to be stuck in incessant troubles post the war on Ukraine. Ever since the country invaded neighboring regions, cross-border relationships don’t

June 27, 2022 2 mins read

Russia Ramping Efforts To Build Digital Ruble Roadmap for Early Launch

Olga informed that the deadline had been pushed to an earlier date than originally scheduled. The deputy governor added that 12 banks are now participating in the initiative. As of the end of next year, Russia’s central bank is increasing its efforts to build a digital ruble roadmap. Deputy Chairman

June 26, 2022 1 min read

Russia Creates SWIFT Payment Alternative Integrating Blockchain Technology

Various technological companies have formed a cult called the Rostec Group. Russia will be able to undertake international transactions and pay for goods in Rubles. Russia’s government agency has created its own international payment blockchain network to replace the Swift system. Various technological companies have formed a cult called the

June 20, 2022 2 mins read

Gazprom Neft Will Supply Energy to Bitcoin Mining Farms in Russia

After Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, when both the countries are settling slowly, all the restricted crypto services in Russia are heading up. As with the speed of losing the crypto users in the country, the Russian government is slowly starting to do favor for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency units.  Recently,

June 18, 2022 2 mins read

Russia’s Banking Giant ‘Sber’ To Execute First Digital Currency Deal Next Month

By mid-July, the bank plans to undertake its first DFA transaction. The VTB board member said they would establish a new platform to acquire digital rubles. Russian banking heavyweight Sber is gearing up to close its first digital currency transaction employing the bank’s unique platform for virtual assets. By mid-July,

June 15, 2022 2 mins read

Russian State-owned Firm ‘Rostec’ Creates Blockchain-based SWIFT Alternative

The Novosibirsk Institute of Program Systems created CELLS. As a starting point, the system will be able to handle up to 100,000 transactions per second. Rostec, a Russian state-owned company, has developed a blockchain-based platform to let Russia and its partners conduct international settlements and store digital money. In the

June 5, 2022 2 mins read