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Russian Central Bank Official Predicts Blockchain Future

The deputy chair of Russia’s central bank has reportedly told banking representatives that they should prepare for the spread of blockchain tech.

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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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Why Russia's Draft 'Anti-Bitcoin' Law May Be Flawed

A draft bill that would ban “money surrogates” was submitted to the Russian Parliament last month. But what might it mean for digital currencies?

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Russian Investigator Latest to Support Proposed Bitcoin Ban

The chairman of Russia's Investigative Committee has said bitcoin should be banned before it reaches widespread use in the country.

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Bill Seeking Bitcoin Ban Reaches Russian Legislature

Russian lawmakers recently submitted a draft bill to Russia's Parliament that would effectively ban the use of digital currencies in the country.

Russian State Duma

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Right-Wing Reps Seek Bitcoin Powers in European Parliament

Last month, three European Parliament representatives filed a motion seeking to give member-states the power to regulate bitcoin activities.

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Russia's Finance Ministry Wants to Ban Bitcoin, Not the Blockchain

In a new interview with CoinDesk, Russia's Ministry of Finance opened up about bitcoin and blockchain technology.

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Russian Minister Confirms Plans to Ban Bitcoin-to-Fiat Conversions

Russia's Deputy Finance Minister has confirmed the country's plans to penalise the conversion of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin into the ruble.

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Qiwi: Bitcoin Technology is 'Beyond' Russia's Proposed Ban

New details have emerged about Russian payments giant Qiwi's plans to issue its own cryptocurrency.

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Russian Payments Firm Qiwi Seeks 'Bitruble' Trademark

A Russian payments firm is pushing ahead with its plan to release a cryptocurrency by submitting an application to register a trademark for it.

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