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Ex-Moscow Exchange Exec Emerges as Blockchain Boss

A former executive of the National Depository of Ukraine left because of politics, but found "game-changing" opportunities in blockchain.

Roman Sulzhyk

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Russian Central Bank Official: ICOs Have 'Huge Potential'

A senior official at Russia's central bank said earlier today that he believes initial coin offerings could drive funding opportunities for startups.

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Russian Official: Blockchain Will 'Seriously Change' Tourism Industry

The head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism has predicted that blockchain technology will transform the country's tourism industry.

Oleg Safonov

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Russian Bank VEB Turns to Blockchain for E-Procurement Project

Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.

Sergey Gorkov

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D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

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Making Boring Sexy: NSD Sees Booming Interest for Blockchain Bonds

Russia's National Security Depository is seeing an unexpected benefit of blockchain that could turn into a new source of revenue: publicity.

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Vladimir Putin Mandates New Rules for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued 5 new decrees related to cryptocurrency, including planned rules around ICOs.

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Russia's Government to Test Blockchain Land Registry System

The Russian Federation is launching a blockchain land-registration pilot project in 2018, according to the Ministry of Economic Development.

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Russia's Largest Bank Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

The newest member of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is also Russia's largest bank.

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Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

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