Category: russian

  • US State Takes Action Against Crypto Operation Imitating a Liechtenstein Bank

    US State Takes Action Against Crypto Operation Imitating a Liechtenstein Bank

    The U.S. state of North Dakota has issued a cease and desist order against a cryptocurrency operation imitating a fully licensed bank in Liechtenstein. This operation goes by the same name as the token announced by the bank. Its website mirrors the bank’s website and its crypto announcement was identical to the bank’s, including a…

  • SEC Investigates Salt Lending’s ICO, Huobi Advises Russian Bank on DLT

    SEC Investigates Salt Lending’s ICO, Huobi Advises Russian Bank on DLT

    In recent regulatory news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly launched an investigation into Salt Lending’s 2017 initial coin offering. Separately, the SEC revealed that it has stopped accepting public comments on nine bitcoin exchange-traded funds that it rejected in August, and digital asset exchange Huobi has announced that it is providing…

  • Crypto Detectives Project Rates and Investigates Suspicious ICOs

    Crypto Detectives Project Rates and Investigates Suspicious ICOs

    An online platform created in Russia has set a noble goal of making the cryptocurrency industry safer for investors. The project investigates initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have raised suspicions and performs the due diligence for free. A report about each ICO is then published containing а summary of the findings and a conclusion about…

  • Greek Court Accused of Violating the Rights of Alleged Btc-e Operator, Postpones Hearing

    Greek Court Accused of Violating the Rights of Alleged Btc-e Operator, Postpones Hearing

    The judges at the Greek supreme court have been accused of violating Alexander Vinnik’s rights. The alleged Btc-e operator has been detained in Greece since July last year. The hearing against his extradition to France has also reportedly been postponed. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Rights Violation Alexander Vinnik, who allegedly…

  • Huobi Opens Office in Russia, Plans Startup Accelerator and Mining Hotels

    Huobi Opens Office in Russia, Plans Startup Accelerator and Mining Hotels

    The Russian branch of digital asset exchange Huobi is scheduled to open on Nov. 12 with a Russian-language website and local support services. The global cryptocurrency company wants to support Russian startups and mining projects, in addition to launching an educational program. Also read: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange to Create Infrastructure for Cryptocurrency Assets New…

  • Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Professional Course Prepares Russian Lawyers for the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Russian companies have organized an enhancement course to prepare legal experts for the challenges of working in the cryptocurrency space. The oldest university of economics in the country, two law firms providing services to digital businesses, and both houses of parliament are behind the project to help lawyers understand the specifics of the industry.  …

  • Arbitrators to Resolve Disputes in the Russian Cryptocurrency Industry

    Arbitrators to Resolve Disputes in the Russian Cryptocurrency Industry

    A leading industry organization in Russia has decided to establish an arbitration body to look into disputes within the digital economy, including matters related to cryptocurrency transactions, as well as rights and responsibilities in token sales and the implementation of smart contracts. Also read: Ukraine Plans to Fully Legalize Cryptocurrencies Within Three Years Industry Organization…

  • Russia’s Financial Watchdog to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Russia’s Financial Watchdog to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry

    Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service has revealed that it will regulate cryptocurrency-related transactions in the country, with a senior official saying that the agency will also oversee the broader cryptocurrency industry, in accordance with recommendations issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Also read: Ukraine Plans to Fully Legalize Cryptocurrencies Within Three Years Rosfinmonitoring…

  • Former Russian Economics Minister Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency

    Former Russian Economics Minister Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency

    Herman Gref, the former Russian minister of economics and trade and the current CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, recently articulated his expectation that cryptocurrency will have a profoundly transformative effect upon society in coming decades. Despite his longer-term outlook, Gref also expressed his belief that cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology still needs up to…

  • Russian Lawmakers Drop ‘Mining’ References in Digital Assets Bill

    Russian Lawmakers Drop ‘Mining’ References in Digital Assets Bill

    Russian lawmakers have dropped the term “mining” from a bill to regulate digital assets, following the earlier removal of references to “cryptocurrency.” In addition, the proposed legislation no longer covers the taxation of mining profits, as such matters will fall under the oversight of the Federal Tax Service. Also read: Despite Setbacks Crypto Wages Still…