The Russian State Duma is holding a tender for a detailed study on the subject of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and initial coin offerings (ICOs). The government will pay the winner 2.5 million rubles out of the federal budget. The deadline for submissions is October 10.
Calling Crypto Researchers
According to the Russian government’s public procurement website, the State Duma is holding a tender for the implementation of an expert-analytical study on financial technologies, including the cryptocurrency market, ICOs, and blockchain technology, local publications reported on Friday.
The deadline for applications is October 10. Each submission will be reviewed and evaluated on October 17. The contract’s winner will receive an initial maximum payment of 2,498,800 roubles, worth approximately $43,400 USD. The source of the financing is listed as the Russian federal budget.
Business Online elaborated:
"The winner of the contest will have to conduct a market analysis of cryptocurrencies…and analyze the possibility of using ICOs as an alternative channel for attracting investments."
https://news.bitcoin.com/russian-government-cryptocurrency-researchers-2-5-million-rubles/
Topic: [2017-09-24] Russian Gov. Seeks Cryptocurr. Researchers, Will Pay 2.5 Million Ru (Read 2100 times)
September 24, 2017, 11:08:12 AM
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