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Russia's Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

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'Russia's Facebook' Eases Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Ads

The most popular social network in Russia is loosening restrictions on advertisements related to cryptocurrency.

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$100 Million: Putin Advisor Targets Big Raise for Bitcoin Mining ICO

An internet advisor to Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to raise as much as $100 million in an initial coin offering.

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A Russian Airline Is Now Using Blockchain to Issue Tickets

A major Russian airline is reportedly using blockchain to issue tickets as part of a bid to streamline its back office processes.

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The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

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Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us

New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.

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Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing

Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.

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Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases

Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.

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Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum 'Opportunities'

The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.

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