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Russia Won't Ban Facebook's Libra Currency, Deputy Finance Minister Says

The Russian Ministry of Finance will not issue special regulations for Facebook's upcoming cryptocurrency, an official said.

Russian Ministry of Finance

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Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official

As Russia's cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed.

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Russia's Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency

The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.

Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia.

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Russian Hackers May Have Carried Out Largest Ever Crypto Exchange Theft

Russian hackers, not North Korean, may be the bad actors behind probably the biggest ever theft from a cryptocurrency exchange.

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IBM, Maersk's Blockchain Platform TradeLens Is Shipping to Russia

A blockchain-powered platform built by IBM and Maersk and designed to facilitate international trade is to launch in Russia.

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Siberian Region Partners With Universa to Create Blockchain Tourism Destination

Over 500,000 tourists visited Western Siberia in 2018, according to regional authorities, who are hoping a digital ecosystem will attract more.

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Russian Retailer Dixy Using Ethereum Tech to Streamline Trade Finance

Grocery chain Dixy has partnered with a blockchain startup to greatly reduce the time it takes to pay suppliers

Dixy Russian retailer

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Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor.

Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia.

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Russian Opposition Leader Raises $3 Million in Bitcoin Donations

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has attracted $3 million in bitcoin donations over the last three years.

Alexei Navalny at a rally

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Russian Gas Giant Gazprom to Execute Business Contracts on a Blockchain

Russian state-owned gas giant Gazprom may soon begin using blockchain to execute and monitor contracts as part of its digitization plans.

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