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  • Nov 22, 2024

Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi Joins Russia’s VEB Innovation Fund 

The Singapore-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has joined Russia’s Vnesheconombank's Digital Transformation Center (VEB-Innovation Fund) to share notes on crypto regulation.

Russian County Website Falls Victim to Cryptojacking Attack

The website of Khabarovsk county has been compromised by hackers and is mining for cryptocurrencies using the processing power of the visitors’ computers.

Putin Addresses Cryptocurrencies: Says No Country is Ready for National Cryptos Yet

Putin commented that cryptocurrencies being used in place of fiat money might have worked in Japan to some extent, this is unlikely to work in other countries.

Russia’s Digital Economy Bill Introduces ‘Digital Money’ As the Legal Term for Cryptocurrencies

Russia’s decision to not use the words ‘cryptocurrency’ etc, is because the government sees them as slangs and not as a legal term.

Russian Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property with Value

A Russian Higher court ruled that in case of bankruptcy, cryptocurrencies can be included as part of the individual’s estate for liquidation

Russia's Growing Influence on the Crypto-Markets

A look at how Russia is becoming a global powerhouse in the blockchain and cryptocurrency technology - thanks to a number of startups and government support.

Russian Court to Reconsider Ban on Crypto Information Website

Russian Supreme Court has decided to review the ban issued on cryptocurrency information website Bitcoininfo.ru

Three More Countries Join the Legal Action against Crypto Ads Ban

Crypto Organizations from Switzerland, Kazakhstan & Armenia joined hands with EBA to defend cryptocurrencies from the influence of bans.

Central Bank of Russia Suggests an Ethereum Based Blockchain As a Single System For Europe-Wide Payments

Russia’s Central Bank has suggested the use of an Ethereum-based Blockchain which can be used a single system for pan-European payments.

Most Hotels In Russia To Accept Cryptocurrency Payments as FIFA World Cup Approaches

With the FIFA World Cup 2018 approaching, hotels in Russia will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments - providing guests with an additional option to make the payment to book hotel rooms.