Russia
Russia's Largest Bank Buys $15 Million in Debt Using Hyperledger Blockchain
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, bought about $15 million worth of accounts receivable from commodity giant Trafigura using a Hyperledger blockchain.
Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Flourishing on the Ruins of Soviet Industry in Siberia
Favorable energy prices and a naturally cold climate are turning Siberia into an international hub for bitcoin miners.
Bitcoin Miners Are Heating Homes Free of Charge in Frigid Siberia
Hotmine makes a bitcoin mining rig that doubles as a home heating appliance. It's targeting places where winter is brutally cold.
Moscow Blockchain Voting System 'Completely Insecure,' Says Researcher
A blockchain system that will soon be used to allow Moscow residents to vote in elections is currently easy to hack, according to a researcher.
Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services
Russia's capital is seeking a contractor to build an ethereum-based system to host some of the city's administrative services.
Airline's Blockchain Ticketing Platform Sees $1 Million in July Sales
Russia's second largest airline is touting the benefits of blockchain after a ticketing platform it developed raked in over $1 million in a month.
Millions in Crypto Is Crossing the Russia-China Border Daily. There, Tether Is King
Tether has a real-world use case: Chinese importers of cheap goods in Russia use it to send millions home daily.
Russia Won't Ban Facebook's Libra Currency, Deputy Finance Minister Says
The Russian Ministry of Finance will not issue special regulations for Facebook's upcoming cryptocurrency, an official said.
Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official
As Russia's cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed.
Russia's Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.
