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Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed
Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that legislation laying out rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector will be needed in the future.
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Putin Investigating 'Cryptorouble' as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions
President Vladimir Putin has reportedly commissioned Russian officials to work on developing a national cryptocurrency dubbed the "cryptorouble."
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Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.
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$100 Million: Putin Advisor Targets Big Raise for Bitcoin Mining ICO
An internet advisor to Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to raise as much as $100 million in an initial coin offering.
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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks
The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.
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Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum 'Opportunities'
The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.
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Russia's PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes
Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.
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Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime
An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.
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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Putin and Deloitte Draw Summer Snores
Despite big names entering the bitcoin conversation this week, press coverage faded as bitcoin's price fell and eurozone uncertainty subsided.
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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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