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ForkLog 13 26.07.2023

Sber issues DFAs worth 10 million rubles for Glavstroy Group

Sber issued digital financial assets (DFA) for the large Moscow developer—the Glavstroy Group.

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ForkLog 5 25.07.2023

In Russia, officials tout benefits of moving business to the digital ruble.

The introduction of the digital ruble will help entrepreneurs considerably reduce the acquiring fees charged by banks, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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ForkLog 16 24.07.2023

Putin signs law on the digital ruble

On 24 July, President Vladimir Putin signed the law introducing the digital ruble and creating the corresponding electronic platform.

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ForkLog 13 21.07.2023

FSB oversight cited as guarantee of digital ruble security by the central bank

The security of Russia's national digital currency is assured at the very highest level, as its development has been under constant FSB oversight.

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ForkLog 18 19.07.2023

Loss from Life is Good pyramid in Russia totaled 15 billion rubles

More than 18,000 victims of the Life is Good pyramid in Russia collectively lost about 15 billion rubles, including in digital assets.

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ForkLog 12 17.07.2023

Aksakov outlines the programmability of payments in the digital ruble

The use of the digital ruble will enable setting specific goals for the asset, according to State Duma deputy Anatoly Aksakov.

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ForkLog 9 11.07.2023

State Duma approves law to implement the digital ruble

The State Duma of the Russian Federation approved in the second and third readings a law laying the groundwork for integrating the central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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ForkLog 35 11.07.2023

BitOK: The Infraud Organization Laundered ₽10 Billion in Bitcoin

The Infraud Organization, led by former Moscow Tverskoy District Investigative Committee chief Marat Tambiev, allegedly laundered 5,200 BTC (~₽10 billion).

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ForkLog 10 11.07.2023

Russian Users Lead Traffic to Major Crypto Exchanges

In June, Russians generated the majority of traffic to crypto exchanges Binance (6%), Bybit (19%), Gate (10%), Bitget (16%), and Huobi (17%).

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ForkLog 12 06.07.2023

Central Bank outlines timelines for broad rollout of the digital ruble

Russian citizens will have the opportunity to use the national digital currency in 2025–2027, according to Olga Skorobogatova, the Central Bank's first deputy chair.

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ForkLog 12 04.07.2023

Russia seeks foreign help to seize cryptocurrencies

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has for the first time sent requests to foreign law-enforcement authorities for legal assistance in seizing cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 6 04.07.2023

Sibur Invests Over 400 Million Rubles in DFAs

The oil-and-gas chemical company Sibur conducted a deal to place free cash into DFAs for 30 days.

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