Members of the State Duma are now working on amendments that will permit the use of cryptocurrency as a contractual means of payment. Digital financial
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Best Goal Scorer at Euro Soccer Championship to Get NFT Trophy From Gazprom
The player with the best goal at Europe’s international soccer championship this summer will be awarded a special prize. European football’s governing body, UEFA, and
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France Rejects Russian Request to Extradite BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
Judicial authorities in France have refused to grant the extradition request filed by Russia for Alexander Vinnik. According to the Russian Ombudsman, Vinnik is now
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Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Prototype by End of Year
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is preparing to release a digital prototype of the national fiat towards the end of 2021, a high-ranking official
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Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma.
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New bill would require candidates in Russian elections to declare crypto
The bill must still go through two readings in the Duma before going to the Federation Council.
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