Anna Baydakova

Investigative Reporter

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

Latest from Anna Baydakova

Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

Russia's President Putin says crypto use by "criminal elements" is increasing and law enforcement must monitor it more closely.

Mar 17, 2021

putin

Belarus Aiming for More Control Over Digital Economy, Crypto Exchanges: Report

Belarusian protestors used bitcoin to support each other after a controversial election last year.

Mar 16, 2021

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

$69M Art, Investing in Grayscale and the Future of Money

Mar 15, 2021

BORDERLESS: Stablecoin Fail in Venezuela and the FinCEN Files

Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report

Russia's central bank told CoinDesk that over 80% of feedback on the digital ruble was supportive of the project.

Mar 11, 2021

Bank of Russia

Why Bitcoin Is a Safe Haven and Weapon, Feat. Alex Gladstein

Mar 8, 2021

Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore

How Bitcoin Is Becoming a Lifeline for Cubans

Mar 1, 2021

Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore

Crypto Taxes Are Coming So What Is Next?

Feb 22, 2021

Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore

Happy Bull’s Year, North Korean Hackers!

Feb 15, 2021

Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore

ConsenSys Grants Help Iranian Women Learn Solidity

The Ethereum incubator's instructional program offers scholarships to help developers get started with coding in Solidity.

Feb 13, 2021

iran, regulation

Potential India Crypto Ban, Worldwide Darknet and Virgil Griffith’s Saga Continues

Feb 8, 2021

Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore

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