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Forex in Russia: 100 Steps Back

The image of the forex market in Russia has been spoiled by the so-called boiler rooms

Monday, 16/09/2019 | 14:38 GMT by Ildar Sharipov

Executive Moves

VTB Forex LLC Appoints Sergey Zharov as its CEO

Zharov has more than two decades worth of experience in the financial sector.

Thursday, 12/09/2019 | 11:55 GMT by Celeste Skinner

FAS Russia Accuses Google of Breaching Investment Ads Rules

Violation of advertising legislation is subject to a fine for legal entities in the amount from 100,000 to 500,000 rubles.

Friday, 16/08/2019 | 17:27 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

(Crypto)currency Wars: Corporate Coins Wage a Global Arms Race

Are governments waging economic battles through corporate stablecoins?

Friday, 09/08/2019 | 10:27 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Russia Investigating Crypto Mining Firm for Avoiding Custom Fees

The company purchased 6,012 Bitmain ASICs showing false documents.

Wednesday, 31/07/2019 | 07:46 GMT by Arnab Shome

Alternative Reality: China and Russia Might Be Libra's Refuge

If Libra can't operate in two of the world's largest markets, where can it go?

Tuesday, 30/07/2019 | 10:19 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

'Ryuk' Crypto Ransomware Discovered & Studied by Tencent in China

Tencent's Yujian Threat Intelligence Center received a ransom request for 11 BTC.

Friday, 19/07/2019 | 07:00 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Brokers Need to Set Ad Standards, Says Russian Official

Anti-trust official Tatyana Nikitina said that brokers' setting standards will be better than increasing fines

Thursday, 11/07/2019 | 15:42 GMT by David Kimberley

The Comeback - Deutsche Bank & US FX Market: Editor’s Pick

Catch up on some of the top stories in the FX and crypto space this past week.

Sunday, 23/06/2019 | 09:59 GMT by Celeste Skinner

The Bearish Bear: "There is No Russian Forex Market"

After the central bank revoked the licenses of top brokers in Russia, the local FX market is largely non-existent.

Monday, 17/06/2019 | 08:52 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Saint-Petersburg Exchange Adds 100 US Stocks as Demand Soars

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) said earlier it would make a similar offering but then put off the plan.

Tuesday, 11/06/2019 | 19:06 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Citing Regulator, Sberbank Scraps Crypto Plans in Russia

The bank could still launch its planned cryptocurrency via its Swiss subsidiary

Thursday, 30/05/2019 | 15:51 GMT by David Kimberley

Medvedev: Crypto Regulations "No Longer a Priority" for Russia

Speaking at a legal conference, the prime minister said there is a lack of interest in digital assets

Thursday, 16/05/2019 | 15:55 GMT by David Kimberley

Executive Moves

MOEX CEO Alexander Afanasiev to Step Down in May

Afanasiev will be replaced by Yury Denisov following regulatory approval.

Tuesday, 16/04/2019 | 11:56 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Russian Social Media Giant VKontakte May Launch its Own Crypto

VKontakte users could use the new coin to monetize their content and send payments to one another.

Monday, 01/04/2019 | 05:39 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Russian Billionaire to Introduce Crypto for Palladium Trading

His company is the largest producer of palladium in the world.

Friday, 29/03/2019 | 10:30 GMT by Arnab Shome

Moscow Exchange to Launch ESG-Based Indices

The Russian firm is tapping into growing demand for sustainable investment options

Thursday, 28/03/2019 | 12:14 GMT by David Kimberley

Russian Self-Regulator Reports Illegal Moscow City Brokers

Global FX and FX Open Markets Limited have been identified by the industry body as illicit

Wednesday, 27/03/2019 | 10:26 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Russia’s NSD Reports Uptick in FX Forwards Transactions in 2018

The financial instrument with the highest volume on Russia’s central securities depository was FX swaps in 2018.

Wednesday, 06/03/2019 | 13:33 GMT by Celeste Skinner

MOEX Sees Uptick in FX Commission Income & Trading in 2018

The results showed a record 12 months for the exchange in terms of fee and commission income.

Wednesday, 06/03/2019 | 07:40 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Could Hit Russian Markets Soon

The new cryptocurrency would coincide with new cryptocurrency regulations from the Russian government.

Monday, 25/02/2019 | 07:48 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Russian Parliament to Implement Crypto Regulations in February

The new rules will likely govern cryptocurrency trading platforms and marketplaces.

Monday, 14/01/2019 | 14:05 GMT by David Kimberley

Russian Lawmakers to Prioritise Digital Economy Bills

The chairman of the lower chamber believes that favorable laws in this area will strengthen the country’s financial system.

Friday, 11/01/2019 | 07:28 GMT by Arnab Shome

Russian Market Closure Shocking, But Hardly a Surprise

The oligopoly of the Russian forex brokerage industry has been a long time coming.

Friday, 04/01/2019 | 13:06 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Huobi Increases Russian Presence, Teams with a Major Bank

The crypto exchange and the bank will provide legal advice to Russian blockchain firms.

Monday, 31/12/2018 | 16:24 GMT by Arnab Shome

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