Russia

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.

By Pete RizzoSep 25, 2015

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

By Stan HigginsSep 21, 2015

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

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

By Stan HigginsSep 16, 2015

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

By Stan HigginsSep 15, 2015

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

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

By Grace CaffynJul 20, 2015

Following Vladimir Putin's first remarks on digital currencies, check out our refresher on the tumultuous history of Russia and bitcoin.

By Grace CaffynJul 15, 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his first remarks on bitcoin and digital currencies in a televised interview.

By Pete RizzoJul 14, 2015

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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