Russia
Russian, Chinese Central Securities Depositories Partner on Blockchain
Central securities depositories (CSDs) in Russia and China are partnering on blockchain.
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.
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.
Russian Payments Firm QIWI Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Russian payments firm QIWI has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.
Russian Central Bank Sends First Distributed Ledger Transactions
Russia’s central bank said today that it has successfully completed a distributed ledger trial.
CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First
Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.
Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker
Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.
Moscow Government to Explore Blockchain Voting
Government officials in Moscow today revealed plans to investigate applications of blockchain technology.
Sberbank Considers Russian Blockchain Consortium
One of Russia's largest banks is in discussions to join a domestic bank consortium that would study blockchain technology.
Report: Russian Government to Abandon Penalties for Bitcoin Use
Russian authorities are reportedly planning to abandon efforts to institute criminal penalties for bitcoin users.
