Russia
Russia's Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.
Russia's Controversial Bitcoin Bill Could See Further Delays
Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.
Blockchain Interest is Rising in Russia (Despite Legal Concerns)
Moscow-based legal experts examine the thaw in attitudes towards blockchain and bitcoin in Russia.
Russia's Central Securities Depository Tests Blockchain Assets Exchange
Russia's national central securities depository (CSD) is working with a tech startup to test the exchange and transfer of blockchain assets.
Russian, Chinese Central Securities Depositories Partner on Blockchain
Central securities depositories (CSDs) in Russia and China are partnering on blockchain.
Russia's Largest Bank is Worried About Blockchain's Dark Side
Russia's largest bank discusses the future of financial intermediaries, and how blockchain could impact today's established order.
The Russian Government is Testing Blockchain for Document Storage
A Russian government agency focused on anti-trust regulation is testing blockchain to exchange and secure documents.
Russian Payments Firm QIWI Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Russian payments firm QIWI has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.
Russian Central Bank Sends First Distributed Ledger Transactions
Russia’s central bank said today that it has successfully completed a distributed ledger trial.
CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First
Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.
