Russia
A Russian Airline Is Now Using Blockchain to Issue Tickets
A major Russian airline is reportedly using blockchain to issue tickets as part of a bid to streamline its back office processes.
The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations
Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.
Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks
The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.
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.
Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing
Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.
Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.
Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum 'Opportunities'
The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.
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.
Russia's Vnesheconombank Reveals Blockchain Product Strategy
A state-owned development bank in Russia has revealed its plans for launching products built around blockchain.
Russia's Central Bank is Writing a New Bitcoin Law
Russia's central bank is preparing new legislation focused on bitcoin and other digital currencies, reports say.
