Users of WEX, the cryptocurrency exchange built on the ashes of BTC-e, are reporting withdrawal problems.
The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab
The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.
Payments Giant Qiwi Unveils Crypto Investment Bank
Russian epayment giant Qiwi is launching a crypto investment bank to advise ICO investors and help companies tokenize their assets.
Russia’s Largest Banks Are Piloting Bitcoin and Crypto Portfolios
Two of Russia’s largest banks are planning to launch a cryptocurrency portfolio product for their private banking clients, Kommersant reported.
Russian Treasurers Association Joins Masterchain Banking Pilot
The Russian Association of Corporate Treasurers is joining the nation’s central bank in trialing the government-run Masterchain blockchain platform.
This Russian County’s Website Was Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrency
A Russian county website was hijacked, redirecting visitors to a cryptocurrency mining malware site.
Putin: Russia Should Explore Blockchain to Avoid Finance ‘Limitations’
Russian president Vladimir Putin is still skeptical about cryptocurrencies, he said Thursday.
Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban
A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.
Russian Institutions to Trial Central Bank ICO Platform
Two financial institutions are set to test a regulatory platform set up by the Bank of Russia that aims to make ICOs more transparent and secure.
Sberbank Buys Commercial Bonds Issued Over Blockchain Platform
Russian bank Sberbank CIB and telecoms firm MTS have conducted what they say is the country’s first commercial bond transaction made using blockchain.
Russia’s Supreme Court Orders Review of Crypto Website Ban
Russia’s supreme court has ordered a municipal court in St. Petersburg to consider an appeal from a blocked cryptocurrency information site.
Telegram’s CEO Is Using Bitcoin to Bypass Russia’s App Ban
Pavel Durov is paying network administrators in bitcoin to bypass a Russian ban on Telegram.
Russian Police Arrest Two for Illegal Crypto Mining
Russian police have reportedly apprehended two suspects in connection with an illegal crypto mining farm.
Russia’s Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments
The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.
Report: Russia’s Gazprombank to Test Cryptocurrency Service
Russia’s state-owned Gazprombank is reportedly looking into facilitating cryptocurrency transactions through a Swiss subsidiary.
Russian Official: Venezuela Won’t Be Paying Its Debt in State Crypto
A Russian Finance Ministry official has stated that Venezuela will not pay off its $3.5 billion debt using the petro.
‘Fake News’: Russian Official Reportedly Denies Involvement with Petro
A Russian official has called reports that the country helped Venezuela launch its controversial petro cryptocurrency “fake news.”
Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro
Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.
Russian Government Resolves Disagreement on Draft Crypto Law
The Bank of Russia and the country’s Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.
Moscow’s Blockchain Voting Platform Adds Service for High-Rise Neighbors
Muscovites can now vote on things like whether to change the building entrance door or hire a new management company using an ethereum-based platform.