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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Policy

Russia to Introduce Rules for Confiscating Crypto: Report

The country's prosecutor general said crypto is increasingly used for bribes.

Moscow.

Markets

Thriving Under Pressure: Why Crypto Is Booming in Nigeria Despite the Banking Ban

Crypto communities world-wide have found ways around government bans, and Nigeria is no exception.

nigeria flag

Markets

Ukraine Puts CBDC On Par With Cash in New Payments Law

The Ukrainian legislation now lists the future central bank digital currency as a kind of money similar to cash or bank accounts.

Ukraine Central Bank

Policy

Bank of Russia Picks Banks to Pilot Digital Ruble

The regulator expects the prototype of the CBDC in December and piloting it in 2022.

The Bank of Russia

Finance

Wattum to Build Kazakhstan Mining Farm in Conjunction With Enegix

The facility will have a capacity of 16 megawatts.

Enegix's mining farm in Kazakhstan

Markets

Nornickel Launches Hyperledger-Based Tokens Backed by Nickel and Copper

Metal-backed tokens can teach institutional investors about digital assets, Nornickel believes.

Nickel ingots