Masterchain

Russia’s FSB Is Making Life Harder for Blockchain Companies

The FSB, Russia’s security agency, wants blockchain companies to certify with them. This could push foreign companies out of the market.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2020

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain

Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 May 2020
Sberbank

‘Disappointed’ by Central Bank Blockchain, Russia’s Largest Bank Eyes Alternatives

Enterprise blockchain project Masterchain is falling short of expectations – and Russia's largest bank is looking for other options.

Tech  ·  2 July 2019
Russia

Russian Firm Will Reward Staff With Crypto Tokens Tied to Profits

The blockchain subsidiary of the Russian e-payments firm Qiwi plans to incentivize staff by giving them tokens tied to the firm's net profits.

Business  ·  17 July 2018
Russia

Russia’s Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments

The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2018
Ethereum

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017