NFT version of draft law will be auctioned in St. Petersburg

May 28, 2022

NFT version of draft law will be auctioned in St. Petersburg

The document proposes recognizing non-fungible tokens as intellectual property

Russia’s Ministry of Finance finalized draft law on cryptocurrencies

May 28, 2022

Russia’s Ministry of Finance finalized draft law on cryptocurrencies

Among other things, an article was added to the document that will approve the use of digital assets as a means of payment for foreign trade activity

Bank of Russia accelerated the development of the digital ruble because of sanctions

May 26, 2022

Bank of Russia accelerated the development of the digital ruble because of sanctions

The launch date for the pilot project has been moved from 2024 to 2023

Updated draft law on mining in Russia submitted to the State Duma

May 24, 2022

Updated draft law on mining in Russia submitted to the State Duma

The temporary tax exemption provision has been removed from the new version of the document

Coinbase began blocking accounts of Russians

May 24, 2022

Coinbase began blocking accounts of Russians

In letters to users, the platform refers to the requirements of the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency

Russian court recognized cryptocurrency as a means of payment for the first time

May 23, 2022

Russian court recognized cryptocurrency as a means of payment for the first time

The attackers received between seven and nine years in high security for stealing cash and digital assets

The development of the situation with Terra and the extreme fear in the crypto market. Key events of the week

May 20, 2022

The development of the situation with Terra and the extreme fear in the crypto market. Key events of the week

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Draft law on the legalization of NFTs submitted to Russia’s State Duma

May 20, 2022

Draft law on the legalization of NFTs submitted to Russia’s State Duma

The document is intended to protect holders of non-fungible tokens

Russian Interior Ministry will be able to seize cryptocurrencies

May 19, 2022

Russian Interior Ministry will be able to seize cryptocurrencies

The department will need a court order to do so, and the confiscated assets will be stored in a special wallet

Head of Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the possible legalization of cryptocurrencies in Russia

May 19, 2022

Head of Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the possible legalization of cryptocurrencies in Russia

The minister did not give an exact date, but noted that it “will happen sooner or later”

Analysts uncovered the organization of a crypto extortion ring from Russia

May 18, 2022

Analysts uncovered the organization of a crypto extortion ring from Russia

According to Crystal Blockchain’s analysis, the largest ransom amount received by Conti criminals was 725 BTC