Russia influencers reportedly purchased $8.6B in crypto
Russian economist Vladislav Ginko claimed that some companies and wealthy individuals in Russia have bought 1.8 million BTC (about $8.6 billion).
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VKontakte looking to create its own cryptocurrency
VKontakte is making a major move and create their own cryptocurrency, but still has a lot of decisions to make about the new coin.
Russia postpones second reading of crypto draft laws to April
The State Duma, which is the lower house of parliament, unanimously voted to move the reading of new crypto laws to April.
Alexander Vinnik, still hunger striking, appeals for extradition
Vinnik is seeking the extradition to his homeland of Russia for humanitarian reasons. Vinnik has filed for the extradition in a court in Piraeus, a port city in Attica, Greece.
US introduces sanctions against Russian bank over Petro financing
The U.S. Treasury Department has implemented blocks against Evrofinance Mosnarbank after it was allegedly shown to support Venezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency and was the “primary international financial institution willing to finance” the coin.
Russian central bank proposes crypto limits for ‘unqualified investors’
The Central Bank of Russia is planning to introduce an annual limit on crypto transactions among unqualified investors, as an amendment to current draft cryptocurrency regulations making their way through the State Duma.
Russia’s ruling party launches a blockchain-based e-voting system
United Russia, the ruling party of Russia, has launched a blockchain-based electronic voting system for preliminary voting.
Russia continues to move closer to introducing crypto regulations
Russia is now only a few short months away from having crypto regulations in place, if the government can adhere to Putin’s order.
Russia preparing new measures that could impact digital assets
Russia is about to consider new measures that will affect cryptocurrencies, which could have a big impact on their plans for an oil-backed crypto.
Russian commissioner for Human Rights requests extradition of Alexander Vinnik
Tatyana Moskalkova, The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, sent a letter to Michalis Kalogir, the Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights of Greece, requesting to extradite alleged crypto fraudster Alexander Vinnik to Russia.
Putin orders Russia’s parliament to enact crypto regulations by July
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to country's parliament to introduce cryptocurrency-related regulations by July.
Russia in the final stages of developing an oil-backed crypto
Russia’s first project in blockchain technology appear to be almost ready to go, and it’s an oil-backed cryptocurrency.