Category: russian

  • Russian Industry Association Launching Crypto Certification Program

    Russian Industry Association Launching Crypto Certification Program

    The Russian crypto industry association is launching a crypto certification program. Applicants will be evaluated and issued a certificate showing their competency level which can be verified on the association’s website. Training will be offered to those that do not score the required number of points. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market,…

  • Russia Developing Own Mining Pools

    Russia Developing Own Mining Pools

    The Russian crypto association is working on two projects to create mining pools offering better conditions to the local mining companies. The industry has seen robust growth with 70,000 enterprises currently operating in the field. Miners are taking advantage of the cheap electrical energy produced in Russia. Many companies believe it’s time to legalize all…

  • Bitcoin ATMs Targeted by Malware for Sale in Underground Markets

    Bitcoin ATMs Targeted by Malware for Sale in Underground Markets

    Malware aimed at Bitcoin ATMs is being sold in underground markets, according to Trend Micro security researchers. For $25,000, malware exploiting a service vulnerability allows users to nab bitcoin price equivalent in euros, USD, or British pounds. Also read: Bitcoin’s Hopeful Numbers: 70% Familiar in the United States For $25,000, Bitcoin ATM Malware is Available…

  • The Daily: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, EEU Ready for Common Crypto

    The Daily: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, EEU Ready for Common Crypto

    A Brussels-based think tank has urged the European Union to adopt common crypto regulations. Its report will be reviewed during this week’s meeting of the EU finance ministers in Vienna. Also in The Daily, the Eurasian Economic Union may adopt a single settlement currency, possibly a crypto, Samsung Pay offers a tokenized money transfer service…

  • Alleged BTC-e Operator’s Lawyer Says Greek Court Decided on Extradition to Russia

    Alleged BTC-e Operator’s Lawyer Says Greek Court Decided on Extradition to Russia

    The lawyer for the alleged BTC-e exchange operator, Alexander Vinnik, claims that the Greek supreme court has decided to extradite him back to his motherland. If true, this would be a significant blow to US authorities’ attempts to get their hands on Vinnik and extract information from him about Russian hackers. Also Read: The Daily: Luxury…

  • Russians Design а ‘Beautiful’ Mining Rig

    Russians Design а ‘Beautiful’ Mining Rig

    A Russian design studio has developed a “beautiful” cryptocurrency mining rig. The fashionable “Freer” is a modular, customizable home mining device. It comes in different colors, displays and sets of ports, depending on the requirements of the client. Meanwhile, members of the Russian crypto community have urged the government to classify individual miners as self-employed which…

  • Russian Police Seize 22 Cryptocurrency ATMs in 9 Cities

    Russian Police Seize 22 Cryptocurrency ATMs in 9 Cities

    Law enforcement officials in Russia have seized 22 BATMs installed at stores and restaurants in 9 different cities. The confiscation has been carried out on orders from the Prosecutor’s Office and the Central Bank, local media reported. The operation of crypto teller machines in the country is currently unregulated.   Also read: Kiev’s Bessarabsky Market…

  • The Daily: Cboe Close to Ether Futures, Brave Boasts Millions of Downloads

    The Daily: Cboe Close to Ether Futures, Brave Boasts Millions of Downloads

    Cboe is getting closer to launching ether futures and we’ve covered the report in The Daily. Also, Brave has reported 10 million downloads of the Android version of its privacy-oriented browser, the Russian telecom regulator says it would unban Telegram if the messenger follows court orders, and IOTA Foundation has released its Trinity desktop wallet…

  • Investments, Offshores, Foreign Trade – Russia Planning for Crypto

    Investments, Offshores, Foreign Trade – Russia Planning for Crypto

    With regulations on the horizon, high-ranking officials in Russia have come up with ideas on how to harness cryptocurrencies when, hopefully, they are finally legalized. The need of finding ways to circumvent sanctions on several fronts seems to be the main incentive for the ingenuity in the corridors of power in Moscow. Also read: Iran…

  • Regional Government Announces Opening of Largest Crypto Mining Farm in Russia

    Regional Government Announces Opening of Largest Crypto Mining Farm in Russia

    The largest cryptocurrency mining farm in Russia has opened in the Leningrad Region, according to the regional government. The facility is equipped with more than 3,000 pieces of mining equipment and covers an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Largest Mining Farm in Russia The press…