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Bank of Russia Official: Still Too Early to Gauge Blockchain's Potential
A senior official at Russia's central bank has said blockchain technology is immature but may have industrial-scale applications.
Russia's Central Bank
By Sujha Sundararajan
May 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2018
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Alexei Moiseev
Markets
Europe
Russian Government Resolves Disagreement on Draft Crypto Law
The Bank of Russia and the country's Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.
Alexei Moiseev
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2018
EuropeRussiaBank of RussiaRegulationNewsICOsLegal
First deputy governor, Russia's central bank, Ksenia Yudaeva,
Markets
Bank of russia
Afraid of ICOs? Bankers Heap Criticism on Token Tech at Exchange Event
While the ICO market continues to heat up, two top banking executives have spoken of their concerns about the technology.
First deputy governor, Russia's central bank, Ksenia Yudaeva,
By Michael del Castillo
Oct 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 14, 2017
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Markets
Payments
Central Banker's Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency
A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.
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By Michael del Castillo
Sep 29, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2017
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Markets
Russia
Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us
New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 19, 2017 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Russia
Bank of Russia: 'It's Time to Develop National Cryptocurrencies'
Russia's central bank believes the time is right to develop and launch its own digital currency, one of its senior officials said today.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 2, 2017 at 1:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2017
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russia
Markets
Russia
Russian Central Banker: Bitcoin's Legal Recognition Isn't Guaranteed
Bitcoin's legal status in Russia is again uncertain after a central bank official backed away from positive statements from its Ministry of Finance.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 13, 2017 at 1:35 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2017
RussiaBank of RussiaRegulationNews
Moscow, Russia
Markets
Russia
Russia Eyes Legal Recognition for Bitcoin in 2018
Russia’s government is reportedly planning to recognize bitcoin as a type of financial instrument next year.
Moscow, Russia
By Stan Higgins
Apr 11, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2017
RussiaBank of RussiaRegulationNews
Open
Markets
Russia
Russian Payments Firm Qiwi Launches Blockchain Subsidiary
Russian payment firm Qiwi Group has created a new subsidiary that will focus on blockchain development and consulting.
Open
By Garrett Keirns
Mar 3, 2017 at 4:36 p.m. UTC
Mar 3, 2017
RussiaBank of RussiaQiwiNews
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Markets
Russia
Russian Central Bank Sends First Distributed Ledger Transactions
Russia’s central bank said today that it has successfully completed a distributed ledger trial.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 6, 2016 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2016
RussiaTechnologyBank of RussiaNewsTechnology News