Russia
Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker
Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.
Moscow Government to Explore Blockchain Voting
Government officials in Moscow today revealed plans to investigate applications of blockchain technology.
Sberbank Considers Russian Blockchain Consortium
One of Russia's largest banks is in discussions to join a domestic bank consortium that would study blockchain technology.
Report: Russian Government to Abandon Penalties for Bitcoin Use
Russian authorities are reportedly planning to abandon efforts to institute criminal penalties for bitcoin users.
Bitcoin Sales Are Currency Transactions, Russia's Tax Office Says
Russia’s tax agency wants its citizens to report the purchase or sale of digital currencies as currency transactions.
Payments Firm Qiwi Could Transition to Blockchain By 2021
Russian payments firm Qiwi now estimates it could upgrade its core database to a distributed ledger-based system by 2021.
Russian Regulator Intends to Allow Bitcoin Buying and Selling Abroad
An official from Russia’s Ministry of Finance has indicated the agency now supports changes to a forthcoming law that would ban domestic bitcoin use.
Russian Political Party to Accept Bitcoin Donations
Reports from Russia indicate that a minor political party is moving to accept bitcoin donations.
Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity
Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.
Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank
The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.
