Russia
Bitcoin Sales Are Currency Transactions, Russia's Tax Office Says
Russia’s tax agency wants its citizens to report the purchase or sale of digital currencies as currency transactions.
Payments Firm Qiwi Could Transition to Blockchain By 2021
Russian payments firm Qiwi now estimates it could upgrade its core database to a distributed ledger-based system by 2021.
Russian Regulator Intends to Allow Bitcoin Buying and Selling Abroad
An official from Russia’s Ministry of Finance has indicated the agency now supports changes to a forthcoming law that would ban domestic bitcoin use.
Russian Political Party to Accept Bitcoin Donations
Reports from Russia indicate that a minor political party is moving to accept bitcoin donations.
Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity
Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.
Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank
The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.
Payments Giant Qiwi is Building a Blockchain Replacement for its Core Database
Russian payments firm Qiwi is currently designing its own proprietary blockchain system in an effort to replace its central payments database.
Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn
A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.
Russia's Sole Central Securities Depository Trials Blockchain Voting
Russia’s sole central securities depository has announced it has tested a blockchain-based voting system.
Payments Firm Qiwi Wants to Launch Russia's R3CEV
Russian payments provider Qiwi has revealed it wants to launch a domestic blockchain consortium.
