Tag: Russia

Russia’s deputy finance minister has now stated that the country’s Central Bank does not see any threats in the use of cryptocurrencies. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com

In spite of the Russian economy's poor state and sanctions imposed by the European Union and the US over Ukraine and Crimea in 2014, the local tech startup scene is developing rapidly. Read more: www.computerweekly.com

There is a perception that Russia is a cash-based country, but paying for goods and services online is no longer uncommon for Russian consumers. Read more: www.thefintechtimes.com

Blackmoon Financial Group has raised $2.5m in equity funding to expand its marketplace for balance sheet loan investment. The funding comes from A&NN Group, Flint Capital and Target Global. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, develops partnership with iCoinSoft Exchange Platform. Read more: www.techcrunch.com

The Deputy Finance Minister of the Russian Federation has now stated that the spread of bitcoin in Russia does not represent a threat to the country. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com

Apple Inc launched its Apple Pay software in Russia on Tuesday as the U.S. technology firm extends the global reach of its payment service. Read more: www.reuters.com

Sberbank and the Linux Foundation have entered into an agreement on the bank’s participation in the Hyperledger Project. Read more: www.bankingtech.com

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank. Read more: www.coindesk.com

According to a new report, the Ministry of Finance in Russia is now questioning its own bitcoin ban bill. Read more: hacked.com