Russia

Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Banning Crypto
Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Banning Crypto
January 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Comparing the digital coins to a pyramid scheme, Russia’s central bank has called for an outright ban on cryptocurrency. According to multiple media accounts Thursday...

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Binance Names New Leaders for Russia, Ukraine
Binance Names New Leaders for Russia, Ukraine
January 11, 2022  |  International

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has named a pair of former government officials to take on new executive roles in its operations in Russia and the Ukraine....

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Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
Russia Lays Groundwork to Regulate Cryptos
December 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia may soon regulate cryptocurrency. A working group recently held its first meeting at Russia’s parliament. They have been tasked with crafting legislative proposals designed...

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Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
Russia Could Prevent Crypto Buys by Hindering Debit, Credit Payments
December 27, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

To prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Russia is considering restricting the use of debit and credit cards at crypto exchanges,...

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Bank Chief Says Russia Anticipates Staying Connected to SWIFT
Bank Chief Says Russia Anticipates Staying Connected to SWIFT
December 19, 2021  |  International

The Russian financial system could survive even if disconnected from the global SWIFT interbank payment system, according to the head of the country’s VTB Bank,...

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Russian Central Bank Might Ban Crypto Investments 
Russian Central Bank Might Ban Crypto Investments 
December 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Russia is talking to financial market leaders and industry experts about a potential ban on cryptocurrency investment to stem the tide...

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Bitcoin Daily: CoinDCX Plans to Go Public; Russia Reports $5B in Crypto Transactions Per Year; Bitcoin Recovers Due to Positive Omicron Variant News
Bitcoin Daily: CoinDCX Plans to Go Public; Russia Reports $5B in Crypto Transactions Per Year;...
November 29, 2021  |  Bitcoin

CoinDCX, the first Indian cryptocurrency unicorn, will be pursuing an initial public offering (IPO) when allowed to by government regulators, Bloomberg reported. Co-Founder Neeraj Khandelwal...

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Russian Food, Grocery Delivery Company Yandex to Spend $1B to Buy Uber Stake
Russian Food, Grocery Delivery Company Yandex to Spend $1B to Buy Uber Stake
August 31, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

As part of a $1 billion cash deal, Russian-based Yandex will purchase Uber’s stake in its collaborative food, grocery and convenience store delivery efforts, as...

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Ozon Wants Giant Slice Of Russian eCommerce Pie
Ozon Wants Giant Slice Of Russian eCommerce Pie
August 18, 2021  |  Retail

Russian online retailer, Ozon Holding Plc, wants to have at least one-third of the country’s eCommerce market by 2026 through a tenfold increase in sales...

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