Russia
Russia's Power Grid Company Tests Blockchain for Power Meter Data
Russia’s national power grid company Rosseti is testing a system for electricity bill payments based on a distributed ledger by Waves.
Huobi Russia Announces Ruble Gateway and Token Launchpad Service
Huobi Russia now accepts ruble deposits and will soon have its own exchange token listing service for the Russian market.
Russian Central Bank Says It Would Support Crypto Ban
The Bank of Russia has backed a potential ban on cryptocurrency payments, according to a state news agency.
Waves and the Tricky Task of Being a Russian Crypto Brand
What if your biggest client is your biggest reputation risk?
BRICS Nations Ponder Digital Currency to Ease Trade, Reduce USD Reliance
The BRICS association of major emerging economies has discussed developing a digital currency to facilitate trade between member nations.
Russia Wants to Be Able to Seize Cybercriminals' Bitcoin
Russian regulators will begin developing proposals for legislation allowing confiscation of crypto assets seized in crime investigations.
Russian Aluminum Plant Pivots to Bitcoin Mining Following US Sanctions
Metal giant Rusal is renting its facilities to the Russian Mining Corporation following 2018 U.S. sanctions.
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.
Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Sentenced Over Illicit Crypto Mining
The last of three Russian scientists caught illegally mining bitcoin at a top-secret nuclear lab has been given a prison sentence.
Russian Central Bank Chief: 'No Obvious Need' for National Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief.
