Russia
Huobi Exchange's Plans for Russia Go Well Beyond Crypto Trading
Huobi exchange, which just opened an office in Moscow, wants to lend money and rent space to Russian miners, shape the country's regulations and train local blockchain talent.
Police Filings Mount as Investors Demand Funds from WEX Exchange
Users of the WEX exchange have begun filing police reports after more than three months of being unable to withdraw major cryptocurrencies or fiat.
Another US Indictment Links Bitcoin to Covert Russian Intelligence Activity
Russian intelligence agents allegedly used cryptocurrencies to help fund an "influence and disinformation" effort, the U.S. government said Thursday.
Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform
The Russian state-owned conglomerate will develop a blockchain to manage data on its vast holdings, which include car, helicopter and firearms makers.
Russian Agency to Track Crypto Wallets of Criminal Suspects
Rosfinmonitoring is seeking to expand its internal systems to account for cryptocurrencies.
Moscow's Government to Use Ethereum to Promote Transparency In Commerce
Moscow's government is planning to use ethereum as part of a system for allotting trading spots during weekend farmers markets.
Where Roads Can't Reach, Blockchain Drones Just Might Travel
A team of Russian engineers and entrepreneurs wants to link heavy-duty delivery drones using blockchain.
BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications
BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.
Russian Firm Will Reward Staff With Crypto Tokens Tied to Profits
The blockchain subsidiary of the Russian e-payments firm Qiwi plans to incentivize staff by giving them tokens tied to the firm's net profits.
Something Strange Is Going On at a Crypto Exchange Called WEX
Users of WEX, the cryptocurrency exchange built on the ashes of BTC-e, are reporting withdrawal problems.
