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

Over 50% of Binance's Russian Customers Believe Crypto Can Replace Bank Deposits

According to the report, out of 23,133 Binance users who took part in the poll, only 79.9% actually own crypto at this point of time.

Bitcoin and rubles

Policy

Indian Crypto Firms Suggest Policy Ideas to Government Ahead of Possible Ban

Exchanges including WazirX, CoinDCX and others are presenting government officials with their vision for how India should regulate crypto.

Delhi, India

Policy

India's Millennials Embrace Digital Gold Despite Proposed Bitcoin Ban

A crypto ban is hovering above India, but the country's younger generations are still excited about bitcoin.

"“Anecdotally, everyone I know in India is curious about getting exposure to bitcoin," said the World Economic Forum's Alpen Sheth.

Policy

Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report

Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.

Bitcoin and rubles

Markets

Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.

putin

Markets

Belarus Aiming for More Control Over Digital Economy, Crypto Exchanges: Report

Belarusian protestors used bitcoin to support each other after a controversial election last year.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Policy

Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report

Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.

Bank of Russia