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Russian Industry Association Works to Attract Crypto Mining

The Russian Association of Cryptoeconomics, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain (RACIB) is working with local authorities and state-owned enterprises to attract crypto mining firms to the country as they migrate away from China. "The Hash" hosts discuss bitcoin miners breaking new ground in Russia and neighboring Kazakhstan and the implications for the wider mining community.

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Russia and China Moving Their CBDC Projects Forward

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives around the world are ramping up. The Bank of Russia has reportedly named 12 banks to develop a prototype of the digital ruble by December. Meanwhile, the CBDC trials have reached Beijing’s subways as passengers can now use the digital yuan to pay their fares.

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Russian Political Activists Are Encouraging Crypto Donations, Education

Russian political activists aligned with Alexei Navalny are asking supporters to make donations using crypto to avoid financial surveillance. The activists are also encouraging their supporters to learn about crypto and are offering educational materials. "The Hash" panel discusses the situation in Russia and the use case of crypto as a censorship-resistant form of money.

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Russian Media Company Begs for Crypto Donations as Kremlin Cracks Down on the Press

Meduza, a Russian news outlet, is asking for crypto donations after losing advertising revenue after the Russian Justice Ministry designated the publication as a foreign agent. "The Hash" panel discusses how Meduza's situation presents an excellent use-case for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia for Cyber Attacks, Election Interference

The U.S. government has imposed new sanctions on Russian entities, including several digital currency addresses, for their involvement in the SolarWinds cyber attack and election interference. Nik De breaks down what we know so far about the sanctions. Plus, Gary Gensler has been confirmed as SEC chairman. Here's what that means for the crypto space.

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Telegram почти закончил выплачивать долги инвесторам TON , теперь планирует IPO

Telegram закрывает страницу продажи токенов на $1,7 млрд и выплачивает последние долги покупателям токенов. Компания только что привлекла дополнительное финансирование через облигации и планирует IPO.

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Russia Floats Blockchain Based System as SWIFT Alternative

The Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry is reportedly considering blockchain technology as an alternative to SWIFT, the global payments network. The country's leaders have recently voiced concerns that they might be cut off from SWIFT, prompting them to search for different options. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the role of blockchain in geopolitical struggles.

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Россия будет отслеживать обналичивание Bitcoin Cash: отчет

Российское агентство по борьбе с отмыванием денег намерено выявлять и отслеживать продажи биткоинов за фиатные деньги, сообщил правительственный чиновник.

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Russia's Cybercriminals Are Literally Digging Up Their Crypto Cash-Outs

A service being advertised on a Russian darknet marketplace allows cybercriminals to untraceably cash out of their cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel breaks down the extreme lengths being taken, including burying vacuum-packed cash.

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Разыскиваемый руководитель Wirecard, как говорят, укрывается Secret службой в России

Сообщается, что Ян Марсалек, бывший член совета директоров Wirecard, разыскиваемый по подозрению в мошенничестве, укрывается в Москве крупнейшей российской Secret службой.

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