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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.

Moscow, Russia

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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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Russia's Qiwi Proposes Commodity-Backed Bitcoin Alternative

A Russian payments company backing an idea for a digital currency has said that it could be backed by commodities.

Moscow, Russia

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Sberbank CEO Admits to Owning Bitcoin Amid 'BitRuble' Controversy

The CEO of Russian bank Sberbank has admitted to owning a "small amount of bitcoin", after an official branded a 'BitRuble' project "illegal".

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Russian Official: Payment Giant Qiwi's Digital Currency Idea 'Illegal'

A Russian official is speaking out against plans by a leading domestic payment company to release a bitcoin alternative.

Moscow, Russia

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Russian Artist Makes Music Using Bitcoin Market Data

Check out this art technology installation that creates music using live bitcoin market data.

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Russian Watchdog Threatens News Site Over Bitcoin Article

Russia's media watchdog has told Zuckerberg Pozvonit, a local tech news site, it must delete or edit a bitcoin-related article.

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BitFury Investor: Leave the Blockchain to Me

Gleb Davidyuk has one simple piece of advice for fellow investors who are looking to back blockchain projects: don't.

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