Anna Baydakova

Anna writes about blockchain projects and regulation with a special focus on Eastern Europe and Russia. She is especially excited about stories on privacy, cybercrime, sanctions policies and censorship resistance of decentralized technologies.
She graduated from the Saint Petersburg State University and the Higher School of Economics in Russia and got her Master's degree at Columbia Journalism School in New York City.
She joined CoinDesk after years of writing for various Russian media, including the leading political outlet Novaya Gazeta.
Anna owns BTC and an NFT of sentimental value.

Anna Baydakova

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Policy

Kazakhstan Passes Law to Monitor Crypto Services for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

The law approved by the country’s parliament would make financial monitoring a requirement for digital asset platforms.

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Finance

Russian Oil Companies Want to Mine Crypto on Flare Gas: Report

One company is already doing so, but the regulations remain unclear.

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Policy

For $200, You Can Trade Crypto With a Fake ID

A black market is flourishing for “verified” accounts on major exchanges including Coinbase Pro and Binance US, a CoinDesk investigation found.

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Policy

Belarus Introduces Special Electricity Tariff for Miners

Crypto miners are now being classified in the same category as data centers.

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Policy

Russian Energy Minister Says Miners Should Pay More for Electricity

Using energy at retail rates for crypto miners is unacceptable, Nikolay Shulginov said.

Mining machines (GreenBelka/Shutterstock)