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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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Russian President Vladimir Putin Addresses Digital Currency

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

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Russia's Central Bank Meets With Finance Reps for Bitcoin Talks

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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Blocked Bitcoin Websites Back Online After Court Case Win

A regional Russian court has overturned a decision today that led seven bitcoin websites to be restricted from public access in January.

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Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban

Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.

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Russian Exchange Leaks Source Code Amid Bitcoin Crackdown

A defunct Russian bitcoin exchange has released its source code to the bitcoin community amid the country's increasing crackdown on digital currency.

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Blocked Bitcoin Websites Fight Government Censorship in Russian Court

Bitcoin websites blacklisted by the Russian government fought to overturn a decision to restrict their domains before a judge today.

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Sberbank-Backed FinTech Investment Fund Sees Blockchain Potential

SBT Venture Capital partner Mircea Mihaescu has suggested that the blockchain could replace the current banking system.

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Startups Speak Out on Russia's Looming Bitcoin Ban

As Russia prepares for a forthcoming decision on bitcoin's legal status, current and former entrepreneurs weigh in on their market strategy.

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Ukraine 'to Crackdown on Separatist Bitcoin Accounts'

The Ukrainian government is reportedly planning to block bitcoin accounts used by separatists operating in the regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.

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