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Anna Baydakova

Investigative Reporter

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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Tunisia's Central Bank Denies Reports Claiming It Issued an E-Dinar

In a sweeping rejection, the central bank quashed "unfounded" rumors that it had become the first monetary authority to issue a CBDC.

Nob 12, 2019

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Ex-Cinnober Blockchain Lead Joins Nordic Crypto Fund to Bet Big on Bitcoin

Since NASDAQ acquired Sweden's Cinnober last year, blockchain lead Eric Wall has left the exchange business for bitcoin investment fund Arcane Crypto.

Nob 11, 2019

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WATCH: Binance CEO CZ Says Crypto Exchange Is No 'Outlaw'

In a wide-ranging video interview, Binance CEO CZ rejects the popular perception of his crypto exchange as a global crypto pirate.

Nob 6, 2019

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Binance to Advise Ukraine Government on Upcoming Crypto Regulation

Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has agreed to help Ukraine prepare rules for cryptocurrencies.

Nob 6, 2019

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US Startup Raising $10 Million for Private Jets You Can Lease With Crypto

Jet Token is raising up to $10 million in a Regulation A offering for its ethereum-powered private jet leasing marketplace where you can pay in crypto.

Nob 5, 2019

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Telegram Releases Test Crypto Wallet Despite SEC Lawsuit

Telegram, the messaging app company turned blockchain startup, has released an early desktop wallet for its crypto token.

Nob 1, 2019

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Blockstack Will Pay Liquidity Provider GSR to Trade Its STX Token

Blockstack has hired GSR Markets to provide liquidity for its "stacks" token, according to an SEC filing.

Okt 31, 2019

William Mougayar and Blockstack's Muneeb Ali, at Token Summit NYC 2019. Photo by Brady Dale.

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Binance CEO: 'Russia Is Our Key Market'

Fans mobbed Binance's CEO like a rock star on his recent visit to Moscow. The warm feelings are mutual, with a big Russian expansion in the works.

Okt 30, 2019

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. (Credit: Binance)

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Telegram Token Investors Reject Refund Offer

Investors who bought the firm's gram token have agreed to accept an extended issuance date in the hope they'll still turn a profit.

Okt 24, 2019

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Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch

A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.

Okt 22, 2019

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