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.

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Bank of Russia Fields Banking Industry Concerns Over Digital Ruble Proposal

Russian banks fear being left out of the central bank's proposed digital currency system, according to a report.

russia central bank

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Russian Prime Minister Pledges to 'Civilize' Crypto Market and Prevent Scams

Changes to the law will bring Russia's crypto users more protections against fraud, said Mikhail Mishustin.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

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Russian Hospitalized After Bitcoin Mining Farm Sets Apartment on Fire

A poorly managed mining farm in St. Petersburg, Russia, set an apartment on fire and injured the operator, according to a report.

Bitcoin ASIC miner (CoinDesk Archives)

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Central Bankers, Experts Outline Possible Scenarios for CBDC Adoption

Central bank digital currencies can have broad implications for the global balance of power, experts say.

digital yuan

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China's Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks

Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country.

Stack of bitcoin miners

金融

Belarus Bank to Offer Bitcoin Purchases, With Litecoin and Ether Coming Soon

A Belarusian bank is launching a bitcoin buying service via bank cards for citizens of Belarus and Russia.

Minsk, Belarus

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Russian Ministry Moves to Soften Requirements for Crypto Tax Reporting

Russia's Ministry of Finance has proposed legal amendments that would relax planned tax requirements for crypto holders, if passed.

Russian government building

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Russian Hydropower Giant Opens Bitcoin Mining Farm

En+, one of the world's largest energy producers, is joining forces with crypto firm BitRiver to open new mining farms in Russia.

Bratsk hydropower plant owned by En+

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A New Company Claims It’s Opening the Biggest Mining Farm in Russia

MineSpot, a company previously unknown in the crypto mining industry, is opening a 160-megawatt mining venue in Siberia.

minespot

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Digital Ruble 'Promising,' Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief

The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.

Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief