Russian Project Receives a Banking License for the Implementation of Cryptocurrency OperationsThe ZODIAQ project, which is creating a universal financial blockchain corporation, received a banking license of category B from the Comoros Offshore Finance Authority for offshore operations.
EXMO Exchange to Launch Crowdsale in Association with BlockstarterCryptocurrency exchange EXMO has announced a sale of EXO (EXMO Coin) tokens to fund margin loans functionality for traders.
Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich, Other Russian Forbes Millionaires Invest in CryptocurrenciesMajor Russian businessmen are interested in cryptocurrencies, while one tenth of the Forbes list invest in this new kind of financial tool.
Suddenly Russia’s Central Bank Sees ICO Investment PotentialA senior official at Russia’s Central Bank insists the so called initial coin offerings (ICOs) could drive funding opportunities for startups, which is why the regulator is ready support the development of the blockchain funding model.
Russia’s Stance Towards Cryptocurrencies Remains AmbiguousSpeaking at the state-owned TV channel Russia 1, the country’s finance minister Anton Siluanov has stated that bitcoin will not replace ruble for internal settlements.
VTB Bank Officials Say Russia’s Appetite for Cryptocurrencies Overblown by MediaRussia’s appetite for Bitcoin has been overblown by the media, the head of Russian bank VTB International Riccardo Orcel said Tuesday.
Bitcoin Price Rockets to New ATH Over $5200Bitcoin price soared past the $5,000 mark on Thursday, October 12, reaching a current all time high of $5,269 on the Bitfinex exchange.
Russia Seeks to Limit Maximum Amount of Purchased CryptocurrencyRussia plans to introduce limitations to the maximum amount of purchased cryptocurrencies.