Media: OpenSea started blocking Russian users

Jun 4, 2022

Media: OpenSea started blocking Russian users

All collections and tokens of blocked platform clients will be deleted

Deputy Gorelkin: Bank of Russia eased its attitude toward cryptocurrencies

Jun 3, 2022

Deputy Gorelkin: Bank of Russia eased its attitude toward cryptocurrencies

According to the official, this will speed up the introduction of the relevant draft law to the State Duma

Bank of Russia said the risk of using cryptocurrencies within the country

May 31, 2022

Bank of Russia said the risk of using cryptocurrencies within the country

In this, the Central Bank does not object to the use of digital assets in international settlements

Russian bankers discussed draft law on crypto regulation with Finance Ministry

May 31, 2022

Russian bankers discussed draft law on crypto regulation with Finance Ministry

During the meeting, the issues of defining areas of responsibility for market participants were addressed

Moscow court seized the crypto wallet of the alleged administrator of the Hydra darknet marketplace

May 31, 2022

Moscow court seized the crypto wallet of the alleged administrator of the Hydra darknet marketplace

The suspect stated cooperation with the investigation but refused to reveal the password for the address

Miners’ share of Russia’s power consumption structure exceeded 2%

May 29, 2022

Miners’ share of Russia’s power consumption structure exceeded 2%

Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Vasiliy Shpak believes that cryptocurrency mining in the country needs to be “whitewashed” and regulated

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