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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Bitfury Reveals New Generation of Bitcoin ASIC Chips

Bitfury Group unveiled a new generation of bitcoin mining ASICs on Wednesday, boasting greater efficiencies than previous models.

bitfuryclarke

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Coinbase Hires Fannie Mae Executive as Chief Legal Officer

Coinbase has hired former Fannie Mae executive Brian Brooks as its new chief legal officer.

coinbase

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Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds

The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors.

Texas

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Ukrainian Parliament Proposes Taxing Crypto-Related Profits

The Ukrainian parliament has introduced a bill outlining taxes on cryptocurrency-related profits.

money, ukraine

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Brave Launches Legal Offensive on Google Ads Data Collection Practices

The startup behind Brave Browser has filed regulatory complaints against Google over the "massive" amount of user data exposed in online advertising.

identity, privacy

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Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform

The Russian state-owned conglomerate will develop a blockchain to manage data on its vast holdings, which include car, helicopter and firearms makers.

Rostec's CEO Sergey Chemesov shows a model of a tank to Russia's Minister of Defence Sergey Shoygu

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Binance Partners With Malta to Launch Security Token Trading Platform

Crypto exchange Binance is working with the Malta Stock Exchange to develop and launch a security token trading platform.

malta

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The Bank of Russia Says Its ICO Experiment Was a Success

The Bank of Russia has successfully concluded an experiment in conducting ICOs, though questions remain as to their legality in the nation.

russia

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SEC Hits Crypto Asset Fund and 'ICO Superstore' With Penalties

The SEC announced twin agreements with two different cryptocurrency-related companies

SEC image via Shutterstock

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Crypto Use A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank

Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week.

terrorism, IS