Russia
Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency
If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.
Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation
Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.
Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed
Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that legislation laying out rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector will be needed in the future.
Russia's Sberbank Has Launched a Blockchain Lab
Sberbank, one of the largest banks in Russia, has built a blockchain laboratory to develop and test blockchain-based solutions.
Regulatory Whack-a-Mole Won’t Beat Crypto Evasion
If the U.S. government just tries to go after each problematic example of crypto on an ad-hoc basis, it'll never get ahead of the issue.
Putin Investigating 'Cryptorouble' as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions
President Vladimir Putin has reportedly commissioned Russian officials to work on developing a national cryptocurrency dubbed the "cryptorouble."
Sberbank Chairman: Blockchain Adoption Could Take 10 Years
The head of Sberbank believes that the wider-scale implementation of blockchain in Russia could take as long as a decade.
Official: Russia to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Next Week
New cryptocurrency laws are expected to be introduced to the Russia's national legislature on Dec. 28.
Monero Mining Malware Hits Russian Pipeline Giant Transneft
The world's largest oil pipeline reportedly had some of its computer systems affected by cryptocurrency mining malware.
Moscow Government Open-Sources Blockchain Voting Tool
The government of Moscow is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain for use in its municipal elections.
