Russia’s Central Bank stated limited opportunities to circumvent sanctions with cryptocurrencies

Apr 16, 2022

Russia’s Central Bank stated limited opportunities to circumvent sanctions with cryptocurrencies

he Bank of Russia remains concerned about the high risks associated with digital assets

Russia will start issuing digital notarial powers of attorney using blockchain

Apr 15, 2022

Russia will start issuing digital notarial powers of attorney using blockchain

According to the FNC’s President, the project will open up new opportunities for efficient and secure document management

​Russia’s Government proposed to impose a 13% tax on crypto transactions

Apr 15, 2022

​Russia’s Government proposed to impose a 13% tax on crypto transactions

According to the document, crypto companies must provide tax information on transactions no later than February 1, 2023

​Controversy over regulation of the crypto market and new restrictions for citizens of the Russian Federation. Key events of the week

Apr 15, 2022

​Controversy over regulation of the crypto market and new restrictions for citizens of the Russian Federation. Key events of the week

The most important industry news and a detailed analysis of digital assets in the weekly review of Getblock Magazine

​Russia’s Central Bank pledged not to delay the issuance of the digital ruble

Apr 15, 2022

​Russia’s Central Bank pledged not to delay the issuance of the digital ruble

The Central Bank’s representative stated that e-RUB is “really needed” for Russia

​Russia’s Ministry of Finance proposed to legislatively define a professional buyer of cryptocurrencies

Apr 14, 2022

​Russia’s Ministry of Finance proposed to legislatively define a professional buyer of cryptocurrencies

A qualified acquirer of digital assets is proposed to be considered an individual who is recognized as such by a cryptocurrency exchange operator or trading platform

​Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed to conduct settlements with Africa’s countries in cryptocurrencies

Apr 14, 2022

​Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed to conduct settlements with Africa’s countries in cryptocurrencies

This measure is designed to help the country’s economic development in the face of sanctions pressure

Russia’s Finance Ministry stated the importance of digital assets in the financial market

Apr 13, 2022

Russia’s Finance Ministry stated the importance of digital assets in the financial market

Director of the Financial Policy Department Ivan Chebeskov believes that qualified personnel and clear regulation are needed for the development of the cryptocurrency industry

​Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development proposed to set limits on electricity for miners

Apr 13, 2022

​Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development proposed to set limits on electricity for miners

The department believes that it is necessary to impose a restriction on the use of electricity for individuals engaged in household mining

​Russia’s State Duma advocated access to mining only for legal entities

Apr 12, 2022

​Russia’s State Duma advocated access to mining only for legal entities

According to State Duma deputy Anatoly Aksakov, the cryptocurrency mining business needs to be regulated

​St. Petersburg State University started the development of a blockchain-based SWIFT system counterpart

Apr 12, 2022

​St. Petersburg State University started the development of a blockchain-based SWIFT system counterpart

Distributed ledger technologies, in particular blockchain, act as a guarantor of system access, transaction security, and openness

​Currency.com users were notified of the exchange’s suspension in the Russian Federation

Apr 12, 2022

​Currency.com users were notified of the exchange’s suspension in the Russian Federation

The restrictions will only affect residents of the Russian Federation