Russia
Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers
The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies.
Russia’s Qiwi Pushes Ahead With Controversial 'BitRuble' Project
Payments company Qiwi is pushing ahead on a cryptocurrency project despite an uncertain climate for the tech in Russia.
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.
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.
Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime
An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
