The Russian Association of Cryptoindustry and Blockchain (RACIB) has made the TOP-10 experts who have the greatest influence on the formation of the legal status of cryptoeconomics in Russia in 2018.
The final list is organized alphabetically. It includes those persons who were the protagonists of the new digital economy.
1. Anatoly Aksakov , Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market
The main "engine" of the legislative process aimed at regulating the market for digital financial assets. It proposes to actively use innovative digital elements in the traditional economy, in particular to attract foreign investment.
2. Tatiana Valovaya , Minister for Major Integration and Macroeconomics of the EEC
Coordinates the activities of representatives of cryptoindustry countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. He is in constant dialogue with businessmen, officials, developers and experts in search of choosing the optimal model for integrating digital technologies into the sphere of economic cooperation between the EEU countries.
3. Glazyev Sergey , Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation
He regularly talks about the digital revolution currently taking place in the world at events of the highest level , stresses the need for a breakthrough for Russia, comes up with the idea of using a crypto-ruble for settlements inside the country and for overcoming the “dollar dictatorship” in international calculations.
4. Alexander Ivanov , creator and CEO of the Waves platform
He heads and promotes projects that, despite the high volatility of the market, are receiving increased attention from large businesses and government agencies. The most successful practice to date, working for the benefit of Russian cryptoeconomics.
5. Alexey Kudrin , Head of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation
Public support for the prospects of cryptocurrency , voiced by a recognized expert on macroeconomics, influenced the perception of this topic both in the expert community and among broad sections of the population.
6. Ilya Kucherov , Deputy Director of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation
Due to the highest level of competence, experience and readiness to understand the nuances of the functioning of the new economy, he is an expert who understands its essence as accurately as possible and uses this understanding during the development of comments and amendments to draft laws.
7. Alexey Moiseev , Deputy Head of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Included in the current legislative process almost from the very beginning of the discussion of the regulatory framework. Despite the rigidity of the position on a number of issues of fundamental importance for the industry, it is always ready for dialogue and demonstrates a high level of understanding of digital issues.
8. Dmitry Sazonov , Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, Innovative Development and Entrepreneurship
Actively involved in the legislative process, involving representatives of the business community to the discussion. He consistently spells the need to use the potential of the Russian cryptoindustry for the benefit of the Russian economy.
9. Elina Sidorenko , Head of the Interdepartmental Cryptocurrency Risk Assessment Group in the Russian Federation
The main "evangelist" of the Russian crypto community. Acts as an expert on the absolute majority of issues related to blockchain technology and products based on it. Included in the process of developing a regulatory framework, offers amendments and comments aimed at improving the effectiveness of the laws under consideration.
10. Igor Shuvalov , Chairman of VEB
In the status of First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov made a keynote speech in March 2018 at parliamentary hearings on the regulation of the cryptocurrency market. Publicly supported the position of the industry. He continues to defend his opinion and takes concrete managerial steps favorable for the cryptoindustry, taking the position of the Chairman of VEB.
Recall that earlier this year, RKIB created a “white list” of participants in the cryptoindustry in Russia. It includes trusted companies providing services in the field of mining, investment, and the preparation and maintenance of ICO.
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