Russian Payments Giant QIWI Acquires Fintech Accelerator InspiRUSSIARussian payments service provider QIWI has purchased fintech accelerator InspiRUSSIA which mostly focuses on developing blockchain-based solutions. As reported by TASS, the amount of the deal remains undisclosed.
RIS Ventures: We Link Big Corporations to Small Blockchain StartupsThe first accelerator to seek startups focusing on banking and financial technologies was recently launched in Russia with selection criteria for the candidate projects including application of blockchain in depositing and settlements.