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Bank of Russia Approves Atomyze as First Digital Asset Issuer
Atomyze, a tokenization startup by the mining and smelting giant Nornickel, has gotten the green light to issue tokens backed by metals in Russia.
Russia's Minister of Finance Suggests Letting Banks Sell Crypto: Report
Cryptocurrencies should be treated like investments in gold and other assets, the minister wrote in a letter to the prime minister.
Russian Government Agrees on Road Map to Regulate Crypto: Report
Government ministries and other official bodies agreed on principles for future crypto regulation. The Bank of Russia objects.
How Binance, Coinbase and 22 Other Crypto Exchanges Handle Your Data
A CoinDesk review of privacy policies from two dozen major crypto exchanges found the industry collects a wealth of personal information about users. Some disclose more about their practices than others.
Russia's Finance Ministry Opposes Central Bank Call for Crypto Ban
The ministry believes Russia needs regulation, not a blanket ban, an official said.
Buying Bitcoin Anonymously (More or Less)
Looking for legal ways to buy BTC or other cryptocurrencies without attaching your name to it? Here are some options. This post is part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week.
Andrew Rogozov, Former Exec at VK, the 'Facebook of Russia,' Joins Telegram’s Spin-Off Blockchain Project
Toncoin will be integrated into the Telegram messaging app, Rogozov says.
Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on Crypto
Russia's central bank suggests making crypto trading, mining and usage illegal. Owning crypto would be allowed.
