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Sberbank CEO: Commercial Blockchains Just Two Years Away

The CEO of Russia's largest bank believes commercial blockchain applications are closer than many experts have projected.

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Post-Trade Giant NSD: Blockchain 'Useless' If Not Legally Binding

The NSD's director of innovation, Artem Duvanov, says blockchains are only useful when recording legally binding information.

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Qiwi's CEO Will Head Up Russia's Distributed Ledger Efforts

A Russian fintech association tasked in part with exploring distributed ledgers has appointed a CEO.

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Russia's Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group

Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.

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Russia's Controversial Bitcoin Bill Could See Further Delays

Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.

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Blockchain Interest is Rising in Russia (Despite Legal Concerns)

Moscow-based legal experts examine the thaw in attitudes towards blockchain and bitcoin in Russia.

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Russia's Central Securities Depository Tests Blockchain Assets Exchange

Russia's national central securities depository (CSD) is working with a tech startup to test the exchange and transfer of blockchain assets.

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Russian, Chinese Central Securities Depositories Partner on Blockchain

Central securities depositories (CSDs) in Russia and China are partnering on blockchain.

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Russia's Largest Bank is Worried About Blockchain's Dark Side

Russia's largest bank discusses the future of financial intermediaries, and how blockchain could impact today's established order.

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The Russian Government is Testing Blockchain for Document Storage

A Russian government agency focused on anti-trust regulation is testing blockchain to exchange and secure documents.

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