Russia
Russian Ministry Wants Citizens to Report Their Crypto Wallet Details: Report
The Ministry of Finance is seeking amendments to the law that would force cryptocurrency users to report wallet balances and large transactions to the tax authorities.
Prosecutors Detail Russians' Crypto Phishing Scheme in Forfeiture Suit
The alleged hackers also manipulated NEO's Gas market with a $5 million crypto infusion.
Eastern Europe Actively Using Crypto for Illicit Purposes: Chainalysis
A significant amount of cryptocurrency activities in the Eastern Europe is related to the dark market and ransomware, according to a Chainalysis report.
Ukraine Leads Global Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Says in New Report
Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela are the top three countries by crypto adoption in the world, according to Chainalysis.
Russia's Latest Draft Bill Would Still Largely Ban Crypto, Stifle Miners
Russia's Ministry of Finance wants to ban any cryptocurrency payments, which could be bad news for the country's mining farms.
Russia's New Blockchain Voting System Isn't Ready, but It'll Be Used This Month Anyway
The solution will be used for remote voting during by-elections for seats in the national parliament on Sept. 13 in two regions.
Russia's Crypto Mining Farms Would Have to Report to Government Under Proposed Bill
Russian wants all data centers, including mining farms, to report what they do and how they operate. Local experts say that brings risk.
Russia Is Blocking Bitcoin-Related Websites Again
Russian internet censorship agency Roskomnadzor has persuaded a court to block various crypto sites including a popular bitcoin OTC data provider.
Moscow May Sell Footage From Public Security Cameras: Report
Moscow authorities plan to sell and broadcast over the internet video from surveillance cameras, according to a report.
Russia's New Blockchain Elections Remain Centralized
There will be two blockchain voting pilots for Russia's off-year election next month.
