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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Markets

Ukraine Presents Road Map for Developing the Digital Assets Industry

The Ministry of Digital Transformation hopes to see 47% of Ukrainians using digital assets by 2024.

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Policy

Bank of Russia Tells Stock Exchanges to Avoid Crypto-Related Funds

The central bank doesn't want crypto ETFs on the country's capital markets.

Bank of Russia in Moscow.

Markets

The 2021 Crypto Hype Is Down, but Old Traders Are Unfazed, Says EXMO CEO

The bull market of early 2021 drew in many newbies, but almost none of them stayed as things cooled down, EXMO exchange CEO said.

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Policy

Abkhazia to Punish Public Officials for Illegal Crypto Mining: Report

"District and town majors, you should make your own decisions and, whenever you find a mining farm, fire or reprimand the head of that village," the nation's president said.

Mining facility

Markets

Ukrainian Law Enforcement Raids Illegal Mining Farm With GPUs, PlayStations

The miners reportedly used the electricity of the local power provider.

Ukraine's SSU seized hardware from an allegedly illegal mining operation.

Policy

Russia to Introduce Rules for Confiscating Crypto: Report

The country's prosecutor general said crypto is increasingly used for bribes.

Moscow.

Markets

Thriving Under Pressure: Why Crypto Is Booming in Nigeria Despite the Banking Ban

Crypto communities world-wide have found ways around government bans, and Nigeria is no exception.

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Markets

Ukraine Puts CBDC On Par With Cash in New Payments Law

The Ukrainian legislation now lists the future central bank digital currency as a kind of money similar to cash or bank accounts.

Ukraine Central Bank