Anna Baydakova

Anna writes about blockchain projects and regulation with a special focus on Eastern Europe and Russia. She is especially excited about stories on privacy, cybercrime, sanctions policies and censorship resistance of decentralized technologies.
She graduated from the Saint Petersburg State University and the Higher School of Economics in Russia and got her Master's degree at Columbia Journalism School in New York City.
She joined CoinDesk after years of writing for various Russian media, including the leading political outlet Novaya Gazeta.
Anna owns BTC and an NFT of sentimental value.

Anna Baydakova

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Gold-Backed Stablecoin Can Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions, Government-Owned Bank Suggests

The U.S. wouldn't be able to touch a “crypto-golden” ruble, VEB bank researchers say.

Establishing a gold-backed stablecoin could help Russia get around sanctions, one report says. (Don Fontijn/Unsplash)

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Where the Coins Go: Inside Ukraine’s $135M Wartime Fundraise

In Ukraine, crypto from around the world turns into bulletproof vests, drones and first aid kits. The country’s fundraisers explain how it works.

Residents of Irpin flee heavy fighting via a destroyed bridge as Russian forces entered the city on March 7, 2022. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists

The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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Le ONE cas d'utilisation inattaquable de Crypto : aider les militants des droits de Human

Le Forum de la Liberté d'Oslo a été riche en discussions sur le Bitcoin et le stablecoin, soulignant que cette Technologies est un outil pour les dissidents politiques, et pas seulement un moyen de devenir riche rapidement.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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ONE caso d'uso inattaccabile delle criptovalute: aiutare gli attivisti per i diritti Human

L'Oslo Freedom Forum si è soffermato pesantemente sulle discussioni Bitcoin e stablecoin, sottolineando che questa Tecnologie è uno strumento per i dissidenti politici, non solo uno schema per arricchirsi velocemente.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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El ONE caso de uso inexpugnable de las criptomonedas: ayudar a los activistas de derechos Human

El Foro de la Libertad de Oslo abordó intensamente los debates sobre Bitcoin y monedas estables, subrayando que esta Tecnología es una herramienta para los disidentes políticos, no sólo un plan para enriquecerse rápidamente.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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O ONE caso de uso inexpugnável da Crypto: ajudando ativistas de direitos Human

O Oslo Freedom Forum foi intenso nas discussões sobre Bitcoin e stablecoin, sublinhando que esta Tecnologia é uma ferramenta para dissidentes políticos, e não apenas um esquema para enriquecimento rápido.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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Crypto's ONE Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists

Ang Oslo Freedom Forum ay mabigat sa mga talakayan sa Bitcoin at stablecoin, na binibigyang-diin na ang Technology ito ay isang kasangkapan para sa mga dissidenteng pulitikal, hindi lamang isang pamamaraan ng mabilisang pagyaman.

On the ground at Oslo Freedom Forum / Julie Hrncirova

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Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find

The infamous Conti ring’s internal messages, leaked in February, served as a jumping-off point for a new transaction analysis by Crystal Blockchain.

The Ryuk ransomware gang may have been named after this Japanese manga character. (Photo: Andrew Evans, modified by CoinDesk)