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Putin: Russia Should Explore Blockchain to Avoid Finance ‘Limitations’

Anna BaydakovaJun 7, 2018

Russian president Vladimir Putin is still skeptical about cryptocurrencies, he said Thursday.

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Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro

Nikhilesh DeMar 20, 2018

Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.

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Meet the Russian Oligarch Launching a Metal-Backed Crypto Token

Anna BaydakovaNathan DiCamilloOct 7, 2019

Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's richest people, tells CoinDesk about his plans for a palladium-backed token and a tokenized commodities exchange.

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Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed

Nikhilesh DeJan 17, 2018

Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that legislation laying out rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector will be needed in the future.

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Putin Investigating ‘Cryptorouble’ as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions

Sujha SundararajanJan 2, 2018

President Vladimir Putin has reportedly commissioned Russian officials to work on developing a national cryptocurrency dubbed the "cryptorouble."

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Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses ‘Serious Risks’

Nikhilesh De

Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

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$100 Million: Putin Advisor Targets Big Raise for Bitcoin Mining ICO

Stan Higgins

An internet advisor to Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to raise as much as $100 million in an initial coin offering.

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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

Wolfie Zhao

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

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Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum ‘Opportunities’

Michael del Castillo

The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.

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Russia’s PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes

Stan Higgins

Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.

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Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime

Stan Higgins

An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Putin and Deloitte Draw Summer Snores

Pete Rizzo

Despite big names entering the bitcoin conversation this week, press coverage faded as bitcoin's price fell and eurozone uncertainty subsided.

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Timeline: Putin Adds to Bitcoin’s Rocky History in Russia

Grace Caffyn

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

Pete Rizzo

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

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