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ForkLog 16 25.01.2022

Opinion: Blockchain development and Russia’s simultaneous Bitcoin ban — a joke

Bank of Russia fully supports the development of digital technologies, but sees systemic risks in cryptocurrencies. This was stated by Elizaveta Danilova, director of the Bank of Russia's Department of Financial Stability.

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ForkLog 19 25.01.2022

Russian Finance Ministry opposes a ban on cryptocurrencies

The cryptocurrency market must be regulated, not banned, as this is the only way to ensure its transparency to protect Russian investors. This was stated by Ivan Chebeskov, director of the Department of Financial Policy at the Ministry of Finance.

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ForkLog 8 24.01.2022

Irkutskenergosbyt filed 137 lawsuits against ‘grey’ miners in 2021

The company Irkutskenergosbyt filed 137 lawsuits last year to recover 63 million rubles from owners of mining farms for stolen electricity, according to Andrey Kharitonov.

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ForkLog 22 24.01.2022

Duma members warn that the central bank’s stance on cryptocurrencies risks turning Russia into a laughing stock

The government, the State Duma and the security agencies did not back the Bank of Russia's position on cryptocurrencies. This was stated by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Committee on the Financial Market, and Andrey Lugovoy, first deputy head of the Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption.

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ForkLog 25 22.01.2022

Pavel Durov criticises Bank of Russia proposal to ban cryptocurrencies and mining

Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticised the Bank of Russia's proposal to ban mining and cryptocurrency operations in Russia. He said this would drive IT specialists out of the country and wipe out high-tech sectors.

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ForkLog 17 21.01.2022

Access to Moscow’s blockchain-voting data will be open to all

The service for monitoring Moscow's blockchain voting will be improved; it will be accessible and understandable to anyone wishing to follow the course of the elections.

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ForkLog 36 21.01.2022

State Duma outlines conditions for preserving mining in Russia

Mining farms can be allowed in Russia if they operate under strict government oversight. This view was expressed by Vladimir Gutenev, head of the State Duma committee on industry and trade.

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ForkLog 22 20.01.2022

Hard to ban what is not defined by law: experts assess possible mining ban in Russia

The Bank of Russia's arguments in favor of banning mining on Russian territory do not withstand any criticism, according to experts ForkLog spoke to.

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ForkLog 38 20.01.2022

Mining farms worth over half a billion rubles seized in Dagestan

FSB officers in the Republic of Dagestan halted operations at several mining farms illegally connected to power grids.

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ForkLog 9 20.01.2022

Kremlin declines to comment on rumors of a full ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia

The Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, redirected the question about a potential ban on cryptocurrencies in Russia to the central bank.

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ForkLog 26 20.01.2022

Russian banks begin testing operations with the digital ruble

Some Russian banks have begun testing digital ruble transactions or are actively preparing for its launch.

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ForkLog 22 20.01.2022

FSB strikes deal with central bank to ban Bitcoin transactions in Russia

According to Bloomberg, the FSB persuaded the head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, to back a full ban on cryptocurrency transactions in Russia.

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