Hackers Are Trying to Mine Crypto Using Russian Government Servers, Expert Says
Hackers have been mining crypto on government servers in Russia, including defense contractors and medical centers, expert says.
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The bill proposes to recognize cryptocurrency as property for purposes of taxation.
If passed the bill would amend tax laws to recognize digital currencies as a form of property.
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency.
Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers.
A shipment of devices said to be worth up to $60 million was set up in the city of Bratsk and set to mining bitcoin.
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