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The Russian Federation is a country in Eurasia. Russia's government maintains a mixed stance on Bitcoin, at several points proposing legislation to ban it outright, and then retracting those statements. Still, Russia enjoys a fair bit of Bitcoin mining, trading, and other business, even if a lot of it is done underground.

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QIWI Wallet Brings Private ‘Blockchain Academy’ to Russia by October

JUL 14, 2017 | William Suberg

A private ‘Blockchain Academy’ is coming to Russia, created by money transfer wallet QIWI and Scream School.

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Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

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Eastern Europe Makes Its Mark In Crypto Space: Ukraine’s Insider

JUL 11, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From Russia to Ukraine to Slovenia, Eastern European countries now hold a major pillar in the crypto space that stands between countries in the West and Asia.

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Android Users Spread App Which Empties Bank Accounts

JUL 07, 2017 | William Suberg

A new virus which installs an app for stealing money via SMS banking is afflicting Android users.

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Russia Gets First Sanctioned Cryptocurrency - And It’s Tracking Beef

JUL 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Russia’s first ever cryptocurrency tracking cattle from farm to merchant launches today in the Republic of Tatarstan.

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Bitcoin Trading, Education Come to Russian Forex Giant Alpari

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Alpari traders can now gain exposure to Bitcoin and will also soon have access to educational courses on crypto.

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Russia’s Crypto Friends Discuss Key Industry Trends in St. Petersburg

JUN 30, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

A cryptocurrency community meetup in Saint Petersburg, Russia gathers over 150 professionals and enthusiasts.

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You Betcha Not Petya: New Cyberattack Neither Petya Nor Bitcoin Ransomware

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

The virus spreading through the world’s computers demanding Bitcoin this week is not actually ransomware, researchers say.

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Burger King to Accept Bitcoin in Russia This Summer

JUN 28, 2017 | William Suberg

Burger King restaurants in Russia are to accept Bitcoin payments as soon as this Summer.

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“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

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Blockchain Could Help Russia Close Gap With Advanced Economies

JUN 12, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

Russia seems to place blockchain technologies on top of the list of its priorities lately.

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Two Russian Blockchain Startups Team Up to Tackle Climate Change

JUN 10, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Chooose and DAO IPCI aim to apply the Blockchain technology to climate change actions and revolutionize the CO2 market which is still very conservative.

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Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

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Suddenly Vladimir Putin Meets Vitalik Buterin, Endorses Ethereum

JUN 04, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

The cryptocurrency community is for sure left stunned by the recent meeting between Russia’s president Putin and Founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin.

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Bitcoin Price Crash: Reasons Why It Shouldn't Scare You

JUN 03, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Will the increase in adoption in Russia, North Korea and Nigeria help drive up the demand for bitcoins and sustain its current price?

39631 | 7

Suddenly Vladimir Putin Meets Vitalik Buterin, Endorses Ethereum

JUN 04, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

The cryptocurrency community is for sure left stunned by the recent meeting between Russia’s president Putin and Founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin.

141145 | 14

Bitcoin Price Crash: Reasons Why It Shouldn't Scare You

JUN 03, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Will the increase in adoption in Russia, North Korea and Nigeria help drive up the demand for bitcoins and sustain its current price?

39631 | 7

Burger King to Accept Bitcoin in Russia This Summer

JUN 28, 2017 | William Suberg

Burger King restaurants in Russia are to accept Bitcoin payments as soon as this Summer.

28092 | 7

“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

18997 | 1

You Betcha Not Petya: New Cyberattack Neither Petya Nor Bitcoin Ransomware

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

The virus spreading through the world’s computers demanding Bitcoin this week is not actually ransomware, researchers say.

16100 | 2

Two Russian Blockchain Startups Team Up to Tackle Climate Change

JUN 10, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Chooose and DAO IPCI aim to apply the Blockchain technology to climate change actions and revolutionize the CO2 market which is still very conservative.

14492 | 1

Android Users Spread App Which Empties Bank Accounts

JUL 07, 2017 | William Suberg

A new virus which installs an app for stealing money via SMS banking is afflicting Android users.

14335 | 2

QIWI Wallet Brings Private ‘Blockchain Academy’ to Russia by October

JUL 14, 2017 | William Suberg

A private ‘Blockchain Academy’ is coming to Russia, created by money transfer wallet QIWI and Scream School.

12665

Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

11773 | 4

Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

11529 | 1

Bitcoin Trading, Education Come to Russian Forex Giant Alpari

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Alpari traders can now gain exposure to Bitcoin and will also soon have access to educational courses on crypto.

11046

Blockchain Could Help Russia Close Gap With Advanced Economies

JUN 12, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

Russia seems to place blockchain technologies on top of the list of its priorities lately.

9875 | 1

Russia Gets First Sanctioned Cryptocurrency - And It’s Tracking Beef

JUL 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Russia’s first ever cryptocurrency tracking cattle from farm to merchant launches today in the Republic of Tatarstan.

8806 | 3

Eastern Europe Makes Its Mark In Crypto Space: Ukraine’s Insider

JUL 11, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From Russia to Ukraine to Slovenia, Eastern European countries now hold a major pillar in the crypto space that stands between countries in the West and Asia.

6020

Russia’s Crypto Friends Discuss Key Industry Trends in St. Petersburg

JUN 30, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

A cryptocurrency community meetup in Saint Petersburg, Russia gathers over 150 professionals and enthusiasts.

5697

Suddenly Vladimir Putin Meets Vitalik Buterin, Endorses Ethereum

JUN 04, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

The cryptocurrency community is for sure left stunned by the recent meeting between Russia’s president Putin and Founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin.

141145 | 14

Burger King to Accept Bitcoin in Russia This Summer

JUN 28, 2017 | William Suberg

Burger King restaurants in Russia are to accept Bitcoin payments as soon as this Summer.

28092 | 7

Bitcoin Price Crash: Reasons Why It Shouldn't Scare You

JUN 03, 2017 | Anthony Coggine

Will the increase in adoption in Russia, North Korea and Nigeria help drive up the demand for bitcoins and sustain its current price?

39631 | 7

Russia Considers Ban On Tor, VPN Networks

JUN 09, 2017 | William Suberg

VPNs and Tor could come under new legislation in Russia banning them if they do not block sites at the government’s request.

11773 | 4

Russia Gets First Sanctioned Cryptocurrency - And It’s Tracking Beef

JUL 06, 2017 | William Suberg

Russia’s first ever cryptocurrency tracking cattle from farm to merchant launches today in the Republic of Tatarstan.

8806 | 3

Android Users Spread App Which Empties Bank Accounts

JUL 07, 2017 | William Suberg

A new virus which installs an app for stealing money via SMS banking is afflicting Android users.

14335 | 2

You Betcha Not Petya: New Cyberattack Neither Petya Nor Bitcoin Ransomware

JUN 29, 2017 | William Suberg

The virus spreading through the world’s computers demanding Bitcoin this week is not actually ransomware, researchers say.

16100 | 2

Blockchain Could Help Russia Close Gap With Advanced Economies

JUN 12, 2017 | Wassim Bendella

Russia seems to place blockchain technologies on top of the list of its priorities lately.

9875 | 1

“Appropriately Regulated” Crypto Can Trade on Exchanges: Russian Finance Ministry

JUN 26, 2017 | William Suberg

“Appropriately regulated” cryptocurrency trading has had the green light from the deputy of Russia’s finance ministry.

18997 | 1

Two Russian Blockchain Startups Team Up to Tackle Climate Change

JUN 10, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Chooose and DAO IPCI aim to apply the Blockchain technology to climate change actions and revolutionize the CO2 market which is still very conservative.

14492 | 1

Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

11529 | 1

QIWI Wallet Brings Private ‘Blockchain Academy’ to Russia by October

JUL 14, 2017 | William Suberg

A private ‘Blockchain Academy’ is coming to Russia, created by money transfer wallet QIWI and Scream School.

12665

Russia’s Crypto Friends Discuss Key Industry Trends in St. Petersburg

JUN 30, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

A cryptocurrency community meetup in Saint Petersburg, Russia gathers over 150 professionals and enthusiasts.

5697

Eastern Europe Makes Its Mark In Crypto Space: Ukraine’s Insider

JUL 11, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

From Russia to Ukraine to Slovenia, Eastern European countries now hold a major pillar in the crypto space that stands between countries in the West and Asia.

6020

Bitcoin Trading, Education Come to Russian Forex Giant Alpari

JUL 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Alpari traders can now gain exposure to Bitcoin and will also soon have access to educational courses on crypto.

11046