Russia
Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report
Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.
Russia's Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency.
Russia's Crypto Tax Bill Passes First Reading at State Duma
The bill proposes to recognize cryptocurrency as property for purposes of taxation.
Russia's Lower House to Consider Bill on Crypto Taxation This Week
If passed the bill would amend tax laws to recognize digital currencies as a form of property.
Russian Mobile Operators Eye Payments Services, Wallets for Digital Ruble
Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers.
Mystery Entity Just Set up 20K Bitcoin Miners in Siberia: Report
A shipment of devices said to be worth up to $60 million was set up in the city of Bratsk and set to mining bitcoin.
Hackers Are Trying to Mine Crypto Using Russian Government Servers, Expert Says
Hackers have been mining crypto on government servers in Russia, including defense contractors and medical centers, expert says.
Facial Recognition Tech May Be Being Used Against Russian Protestors
Russian police officials may be tracking attendees at pro-Navalny protests using facial recognition tools, detainees claim.
Bitcoin Donations to Navalny Surge After Russian Opposition Leader Is Jailed
Putin's opponent received 3.7 bitcoin in the last week, tripling the amount raised in the first two weeks of 2021.
Russian Public Officials Banned From Holding Cryptocurrency
Russian government officials must dispose of any digital asset holdings before April 1.
