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Russian Bank VEB Turns to Blockchain for E-Procurement Project

Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.

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D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

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Making Boring Sexy: NSD Sees Booming Interest for Blockchain Bonds

Russia's National Security Depository is seeing an unexpected benefit of blockchain that could turn into a new source of revenue: publicity.

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Vladimir Putin Mandates New Rules for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued 5 new decrees related to cryptocurrency, including planned rules around ICOs.

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Russia's Government to Test Blockchain Land Registry System

The Russian Federation is launching a blockchain land-registration pilot project in 2018, according to the Ministry of Economic Development.

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Russia's Largest Bank Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

The newest member of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is also Russia's largest bank.

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Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

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Russia's Central Bank Backs Move to Block Bitcoin Websites

An official from Russia's central bank has said his institution will back efforts to block access to websites selling cryptocurrencies in the country.

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Russia's Central Depository Trials Hyperledger for Bond Trading

Russia's central securities depository (CSD) is testing a new blockchain-based commercial bond trading platform built on Hyperledger Fabric.

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Russia's Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See 'Broad Use in State Administration'

Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

Arkady Dvorkovich