[PRESS REVIEW, ENGLISH] Latest crypto news from Russia

[CoinTelegraph·]

As Russia’s Bitcoin Sites Fight to Lift Ban, Btcsec.com Founder Expresses Cautious Optimism:
http://cointelegraph.com/news/114191/as-russias-bitcoin-sites-fight-to-lift-ban-btcseccom-founder-expresses...

[CoinTelegraph·]

80% of Russians Haven't Heard of Bitcoin:
http://cointelegraph.com/news/114242/news-flash-80-of-russians-havent-heard-of-bitcoin

[NewsBTC·]

Russia Lifts Bitcoin Ban:
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/05/22/russia-lifts-bitcoin-ban/

[bitcoincasino.info]

The e-news source ForkLog undertook a stiff task to spread the awareness of Bitcoin in Russia, the land where 4/5 of the population have no idea about cryptocurrency.

- Read full article HERE

[CoinTelegraph·]

Russia Blacklists Another Bitcoin Website, but BitNovosti Finds Workaround
http://cointelegraph.com/news/114410/russia-blacklists-another-bitcoin-website-but-bitnovosti-finds-workaround

[NewsBTC·]

Russians Planning to Lift Ban on Bitcoin, Reportedly:
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/06/11/russians-planning-to-lift-ban-on-bitcoin-reportedly/

[CoinDesk·]

Russia's Central Bank Meets With Finance Reps for Bitcoin Talks:
http://www.coindesk.com/russias-central-bank-meets-with-finance-reps-for-bitcoin-talks/

[CoinTelegraph·]

A Russian Farmer Sows His Own Currency to Aid Rural Population:
http://cointelegraph.com/news/114702/a-russian-farmer-sows-his-own-currency-to-aid-rural-population

[CoinSpeaker·]

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Comment sparks speculation he supports Bitcoin:
http://www.coinspeaker.com/2015/07/15/russian-president-vladimir-putins-comment-sparks-speculation-he-supports-bitcoin-10756/

[secco]

President of mobile phone operator: of course WhatsApp aids terrorism:

http://www.vedomosti.ru/technology/news/2015/07/14/600570-megafon-predlozhil-regulirovat-whatsapp-viber-i-skype

[NewsBTC·]

Bogdan Shaldugin Talks about Bitcoin in Russia and Indacoin:
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/07/26/exclusive-bogdan-shaldugin-talks-about-bitcoin-in-russia-and-indacoin/

[NewsBTC·]

NewsBTC to Provide Bitcoin News Services in Russian:
http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/07/26/newsbtc-to-provide-bitcoin-news-services-in-russian/

[CoinTelegraph·]

Russian Bank Refuses to Pay Half Million Dollar Ransom in Bitcoin:
http://cointelegraph.com/news/114982/russian-bank-refuses-to-pay-half-million-dollar-ransom-in-bitcoin

[CoinDesk·]

Russian Watchdog Threatens News Site Over Bitcoin Article:
http://www.coindesk.com/russian-watchdog-threatens-news-site-over-bitcoin-article/

[CEX.IO]

CEX.IO Bitcoin Exchange Enters the Russian Market

CEX.IO Bitcoin exchange has announced adding the Russian Ruble currency to the trading platform, implementation of the BTC/RUB trading pair, and partnering with QIWI, a popular payment system within the CIS. With the Russian version of the website already available, CEX.IO is stepping out to the Russian-language market.

From now on, owners of QIWI wallets are able to fund their accounts on CEX.IO, buy Bitcoins and trade cryptocurrencies, as well as withdraw funds in RUB. The deposit commission for QIWI payments is 5.5.%, while the withdrawal fee is only 1.5%.

Users can deposit up to RUB 25,000 (equivalent to $400) daily and up to RUB 120,000 ($2,000) monthly with simplified verification. To increase limits, CEX.IO users must complete identity verification according to the company’s KYC procedures.

Apart from using QIWI as a payment method on CEX.IO, users from CIS countries are also able to deposit funds with credit or debit cards in USD or EUR.
 
Countries allowed for QIWI payments: Armenia, Azerbajdzjan, Estonia, Georgia, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Panama, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.