Russian Finance Firms Form Blockchain Consortium
A group of Russian banks and financial services companies has formed a private-sector consortium focused on blockchain applications.
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Jul 1, 2016 at 3:47 p.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2016
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Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.
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Feb 29, 2016 at 1:57 p.m. UTC
Feb 29, 2016
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Russian Ministry Proposes Correctional Labor Penalty for Bitcoin Crimes
Russia's Ministry of Finance has developed a new version of its proposed law that would both outlaw and apply criminal penalties for bitcoin use.
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Sep 25, 2015 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2015
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Timeline: Putin Adds to Bitcoin's Rocky History in Russia
Following Vladimir Putin's first remarks on digital currencies, check out our refresher on the tumultuous history of Russia and bitcoin.
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Jul 15, 2015 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2015
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Addresses Digital Currency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his first remarks on bitcoin and digital currencies in a televised interview.
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Jul 14, 2015 at 8:43 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2015
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Russia's Central Bank Meets With Finance Reps for Bitcoin Talks
Russia's central bank will meet representatives from the financial markets to discuss bitcoin regulation next week, a local news source claims.
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Jun 12, 2015 at 11:55 a.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2015
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Russia’s Interior Ministry Defers to Central Bank for Bitcoin Guidance
Russia's top cybercrime official has issued new statements on bitcoin and its current uncertain regulatory environment.
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Feb 9, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2015
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Russian Ministry of Finance Drafts Bill Banning Bitcoin
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has announced proposals to ban the issuance of bitcoin and any operations involving cryptocurrency.
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Aug 5, 2014 at 11:50 a.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2014
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Bank of Russia: Bitcoin Should Not Be Rejected
The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.
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Jul 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 2, 2014
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Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation
Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.
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Apr 11, 2014 at 7:09 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2014